Philippines, Australia Conduct Joint Navy Exercises

The Philippine Navy (PN) and the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) conducted a joint maritime exercise on Saturday, Exercise Lumbas 2021, with the goal of “promoting peace and stability” in the region.

As reported by the Philippine News Agency, the local missile-frigate BRP Antonio Luna (FF-151) drilled with two RAN vessels. The naval exercises covered “maneuver exercise, division tactics, and formations in column and abreast using NATO coded messages.”

Australian Ambassador Steven Robinson AO said Australia was “very pleased” with the visit of the Australian vessels to the Philippines.