CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City--The BRP Conrado Yap (PS39) and the USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS10) performed passing exercises (PASSEX) on November 22 as part of the 3-day maritime cooperative activity (MCA).

The two ships met and linked up last night west of Lubang Island and completed the exercises aimed at testing communications capabilities for real-life  scenarios.

The MCA demonstrates the commitment of the AFP and USINDOPACOM to the PH-US alliance and in maintaining regional stability and security in accordance with international law and the rules-based international order.

CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City--The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the US Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) will conduct a maritime cooperative activity (MCA) on November 21 to 23 aimed at further enhancing interoperability and fostering regional cooperation between the long-standing allies.

The activity will commence in the vicinity of Batanes and will end in the West Philippine Sea. It will involve three navy vessels, two FA-50PH, and one A-29B Super Tucano from the side of the AFP while the US will send in one Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) and one P8-A.

The MCA pursues PH-US principles based on a rules-based international order. It demonstrates the AFP and USINDOPACOM’s commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific Region.#

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CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), through the Communications, Electronics and Information Systems Service, AFP (CEISSAFP), kicks off the Command and Control, Communications, Cybersecurity, Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance (C4ISTAR) EXPO 2023 with The Vice Chief of Staff, AFP, LtGen Arthur M Cordura PAF as the Guest of Honor and Speaker on November 20 at the AFP Headquarters. 

Anchored to the theme: “The AFP Enhancing its Digital Battlefield: Adapting to the Future of Warfare,” the 2-day activity features lectures and exhibits that serve as an opportunity to engage with experts and explore the latest trends, developments, and breakthroughs in the cyber domain. 

CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City – The Armed Forces of the Philippines Joint Exercises Dagat-Langit-Lupa (AJEX DAGITPA) 2023 officially closed in a ceremony conducted with the Department of National Defense Senior Undersecretary Irineo Espino as the Guest of Honor and Speaker on November 17 at the General Headquarters.

The AJEX DAGITPA 07-2023 opened on November 6 and was participated by forces from the AFP’s Branches of Service.