Philippines, Japan, US Conclude West Philippine Sea Drills
Naval forces from the Philippines, Japan, and the United States have concluded a joint Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA) in the West Philippine Sea, enhancing logistics, maritime security, and emergency response coordination. The exercise involved naval vessels and aircraft from all three nations, aiming to improve multilateral cooperation.
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