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The Philippine Navy (PN) and the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) conducted a joint maritime exercise on Saturday, Exercise Lumbas 2021, with the goal of “promoting peace and stability” in the region.
As reported by the Philippine News Agency, the local missile-frigate BRP Antonio Luna (FF-151) drilled with two RAN vessels. The naval exercises covered “maneuver exercise, division tactics, and formations in column and abreast using NATO coded messages.”
Australian Ambassador Steven Robinson AO said Australia was “very pleased” with the visit of the Australian vessels to the Philippines.
“This visit reflects the spirit of mateship and bayanihan [A Filipino term similar to camaraderie] during our 75th Anniversary of diplomatic relations. It also demonstrates the increasing mutual trust and cooperation between the Australian Defence Force and the Armed Forces of the Philippines,” he said. “It is part of our robust and longstanding engagement with the Philippines to promote a secure, open, prosperous, and resilient region.”
Following the exercise, the two Australian frigates, with tanker HMAS Sirius, docked in Manila as part of the Indo Pacific Endeavour 2021, which lasted for three days.
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As reported by the Philippine News Agency, the local missile-frigate BRP Antonio Luna (FF-151) drilled with two RAN vessels. The naval exercises covered “maneuver exercise, division tactics, and formations in column and abreast using NATO coded messages.”
Australian Ambassador Steven Robinson AO said Australia was “very pleased” with the visit of the Australian vessels to the Philippines.
“This visit reflects the spirit of mateship and bayanihan [A Filipino term similar to camaraderie] during our 75th Anniversary of diplomatic relations. It also demonstrates the increasing mutual trust and cooperation between the Australian Defence Force and the Armed Forces of the Philippines,” he said. “It is part of our robust and longstanding engagement with the Philippines to promote a secure, open, prosperous, and resilient region.”
Following the exercise, the two Australian frigates, with tanker HMAS Sirius, docked in Manila as part of the Indo Pacific Endeavour 2021, which lasted for three days.
Philippines, Australia Conduct Joint Navy Exercises
The Philippine Navy (PN) and the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) conducted a joint maritime exercise on Saturday.
www.thedefensepost.com
