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ON BOARD THE HMAS CANBERRA, Philippines: Australia's largest warship took part in joint drills with the Philippines and the United States in the disputed South China Sea on Monday as they sought to strengthen defense ties in the face of China's growing military presence.
Australia's largest warship joined joint military exercises with the Philippines and the US in the contested South China Sea. China claims almost the entire region and has ramped up patrols and militarised the area, despite a 2016 ruling against Chinese claims. The August 14-31 multi-national "Exercise Alon", part of Australia's annual Indo-Pacific Endeavour, involves more than 2,000 troops from the three countries.
On Board The Hmas Canberra, Philippines (AFP) Aug 21, 2023 - Australia's largest warship took part in joint drills with the Philippines and the United States in the disputed South China Sea on Monday, as they seek to strengthen defence ties in the face of China's growing military presence.
“Exercise Alon,” the first amphibious maneuvers between the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and Australian Defense Forces (ADF), will help both nations in beefing up regional security aside from enhancing interoperability between the two militaries. AFP Public Affairs Office chief Lt. Col. Enrico Gil Ileto, in a news statement,…