Overview
- The Philippine military said the exercises took place on November 14–15 and were publicly announced on November 16.
- Japan’s Maritime Self-Defense Force participated with the destroyer Akebono and one patrol helicopter.
- A U.S. aircraft carrier joined Philippine frigates for the training at sea.
- The drills focused on anti-submarine warfare, communications checks, and at-sea replenishment.
- China’s military reported bomber patrols on November 14 in the South China Sea and criticized the Philippines for drawing in outside powers.