US Donates 2 Unmanned Vessels to Philippines to Bolster Maritime Defense
The United States has provided two Devil Ray T38 unmanned surface vessels (USVs) to the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to enhance maritime defense capabilities and awareness campaigns for sovereign rights. This donation signifies the strong alliance between the two nations and their commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific.
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