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NAVAL DRILL. The Royal Australian Navys HMAS Brisbane (DDG-41) and Royal Canadian Navys HMCS Ville de Québec (FFH-332) sail in formation with the Philippines BRP Jose Rizal (FF-150) during Exercise ALON 2025 east of Bajo de Masinloc on Wednesday (Aug. 27 2025). The Armed Forces of the Philippines said the activity reaffirmed its commitment to advancing defense cooperation with like-minded nations. (Photo courtesy of BRP Jose Rizal)
MANILA – Naval units from the Philippines Australia and Canada on Wednesday successfully conducted a multilateral maritime exercise east of Bajo de Masinloc in the West Philippine Sea.
In a statement the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said the Philippine Navys guided missile frigate BRP Jose Rizal (FF-150) Australian guided missile destroyer HMAS Brisbane (DDG-41) and Canadian guided missile frigate HMCS Ville de Québec (FFH-332) departed from El Nido Palawan and proceeded northward for the drill that was part of this years Amphibious Land Operation (ALON) exercises.
The AFP did not provide specific details on when the ships departed from Palawan and their itinerary for security reasons.
It said the activity featured two components including air defense exercise that honed the participants capability to counter simulated aerial threats through coordinated defensive measures.
Another component was a photo exercise that showcased precision formation sailing and multinational naval professionalism.
As a key component of Exercise ALON 2025 this engagement reaffirms the AFPs commitment to advancing defense cooperation with like-minded nations the AFP said.
More than 3600 troops from the Philippines Australia the United States and Canada are taking part in Exercise ALON 2025 that is being held across the joint operational area of the AFPs Northern Luzon Command and Western Command from Aug. 15 to 29. (PNA)
