Tag: Balikatan Exercises

  • French Aircraft Carrier’s Historic Visit to Philippines Signals Deepening Military Ties

    In a landmark event, the French nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle docked at Subic Bay, marking a significant step towards enhanced military collaboration between France and the Philippines. The visit, part of Operation CLEMENCEAU 25, underscores France’s commitment to regional stability and international law amidst growing tensions in strategic maritime zones. French Ambassador Marie…

  • Philippine Navy Enhances Maritime Security with ‘Surface Action Groups’

    The Philippine Navy has initiated the deployment of ‘surface action groups,’ consisting of multiple naval vessels, to strengthen the protection of the nation’s maritime territories. This strategic shift, as explained by PN spokesperson Captain John Percie Alcos in a recent interview with the Philippine News Agency, aims to enhance the Navy’s warfighting capabilities. Moving away…