Particle.news
Download on the App Store
5 ARTICLES
·
2d ago

Philippines, Australia and Canada Stage Joint Sail in South China Sea During Alon 25

The largest Alon exercise to date brings 3,600 personnel together under an EEZ-based training mission.

Image
Australian troops gesture as Philippine frigate BRP Jose Rizal sails past the Australian destroyer HMAS Brisbane during Exercise Alon earlier this month. Photo: Australia’s Defence Department
an australian navy warship sails next to a philippine navy ship

Overview

  • Philippine frigate BRP Jose Rizal, HMAS Brisbane and HMCS Ville de Quebec are sailing together within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone.
  • The 15-day drills, running Aug. 15–29, feature amphibious, land and live-fire training to strengthen interoperability.
  • Officials say the joint sail began Aug. 17 off Oriental Mindoro and will conclude near Palawan as part of Exercise Alon 25.
  • U.S. Marine Rotational Force-Darwin elements, including MV-22B Ospreys, are supporting airlift and an aerial assault exercise.
  • Canada’s HMCS Ville de Quebec makes its Alon debut, and the activity follows recent South China Sea incidents reported between Chinese vessels.