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.
China deploys hundreds of coast guard, navy and other vessels to patrol and militarize reefs in the contested waters, which it claims almost entirely despite an international ruling that its position has no legal basis.Alon starts Two MV 22B-Osprey aircraft prepare to land at Antonio Bautista Air Base in Palawan on Monday, Aug. 21, 2023, as part of the Indo-Pacific Endeavor 2023 between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Australian Defense Force called 'Exercise Alon'.
The helicopter assault force established a link with the 3rd Marine Brigade to secure the Punta Baja Airfield and set up a forward arming and refueling point.'On August 21, 2023, a joint raid was conducted at Tarumpitao Airfield by the combined forces of the AFP, ADF and USMC with close air support provided by Royal Australian Air Force F-35A 'Lightning II' aircraft,' Ileto said.
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