Off the coast of Zambales, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), United States Armed Forces, and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force conducted a Photo Exercise (PHOTOEX) and Replenishment at Sea (RAS) drills during the Multilateral Maritime Event as part of Exercise Balikatan 40-2025.
Held on April 27, the activities showcased coordinated ship maneuvers, formation sailing, and underway replenishment, demonstrating the high level of interoperability among participating forces.
The activity underscores the importance of multilateral collaboration in addressing shared security challenges and promoting stability, especially in the Indo-Pacific region.
