The Philippines and Australia on Monday kicked off their first bilateral amphibious exercise dubbed 'Alon' (Waves) as tensions grow in the South China Sea over China's continued posturing in disputed waters. READ:
Armed Forces of the Philippines' Public Affairs Office Chief Lt. Colonel Enrico Ileto said the military drills started with a ceremony at the Fight Deck of HMAS Canberra, an Australian vessel under the stewardship of Air Commander Tony McCormack, head of the Indo-Pacific Endeavor 2023.The AFP sent 111 troops to Australia for the military exercise.
Ileto said the IPE is part of Australia's flagship international engagement activity in the Southeast Asian and Indian Ocean region that aims to promote security, stability, and stronger partnerships through bilateral and multilateral engagement training, capacity building and humanitarian efforts.
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