The colors around China are getting darker The exercise was held today in the Philippines’ South China Sea Economic Zone (SEZ) - the Northern Luzon Command Area of Responsibility - involving the Philippine frigates Antonio Luna and Emilio Jacinto, the Japanese destroyer Sazanami, the Australian destroyer Sydney, the New Zealand tanker Aotearoa and the US destroyer Howard. An AW109 helicopter and a P-8 patrol aircraft were also involved. During the exercise, the ships’ crews conducted communications training, exchanged information about the situation, practiced tactical maneuvers, and simulated refueling at sea. The Philippines noted that the exercises were aimed at strengthening partnerships and expanding collective capabilities with like-minded countries to address emerging security challenges. At the same time, Manila stressed its commitment to respecting the right to freedom of navigation and overflight, other rights of use of the sea and international airspace. While the Phi... Source: Lord Of War
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