The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Australian Defence Force (ADF) successfully conducted a series of coordinated maritime activities on August 19 off Southwest Lubang Island, Mindoro, as part of Exercise ALON 2025.
Participating naval assets included the Philippine Navy’s BRP Jose Rizal (FF150) and the ADF’s HMAS Brisbane (DDG41). The exercise featured a range of operations such as personnel transfer drills, a Communications Exercise (COMMEX), Officer of the Watch Manning Exercise (OOW MANNEX), Combined Anti-Submarine Exercise (CASEX), night steaming in company, and flight quarters drills.
These activities were designed to enhance interoperability, improve operational readiness, and strengthen maritime security cooperation between the AFP and ADF. The joint maneuvers highlight the enduring defense partnership and shared commitment of the Philippines and Australia to promoting peace and stability in the region.
Photos by FF150
