The Philippines announced the second joint patrol in the South China Sea with the United States
Kyiv • UNN
The Philippines and the United States begin their second joint patrol in the South China Sea, demonstrating military interoperability amid regional tensions.
The Armed Forces of the Philippines and the United States began a two-day joint patrol in the South China Sea on Wednesday. This is stated in a statement by the Philippine military. military, UNN reports.
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the United States Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) are launching the second iteration of maritime joint activities in the West Philippine Sea on January 3-4, 2024
The Philippines deployed four naval vessels, a multi-role helicopter and a helicopter capable of anti-submarine warfare, while the United States sent an aircraft carrier, a cruiser, two destroyers and several combat aircraft in exercises aimed at increasing their interoperability, according to the statement.
Our alliance is stronger than ever, and it sends a message to the world. We promote a rules-based international order and a free and open Indo-Pacific in the face of regional challenges
Addendum
Last year security commitments among Allies have increased dramatically as tensions have risen in the tensions in the South China Sea, where the Philippines and China have been exchanging accusations over a series of skirmishes.
The Philippines and the United States first began joint patrols in November, conducting a three-day military in the waters off Taiwan and in the West Philippine Sea.
Recall
In December 2023, China accused the Philippines of border violations in the South China Sea with the with the support of the United States, jeopardizing regional peace.