Indian, Philippine Navies to Hold First South China Sea Joint Patrol

PH, Indian navies to hold first WPS joint sail

The Philippine Navy and Indian Navy are set to conduct their first joint maritime cooperative activity in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), according to the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Friday.

PH, India set sail to West Philippine Sea ‘for the first time’

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines and India are sailing off to patrol the West Philippine Sea (WPS) “for the first time.”Abroad the INS Shakti on Thursday evening, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. said the joint sail was a result of talks held at the Raisina Dialogue 2025 in New Delhi, India from March 17 to 19.In that meeting, policymakers, military officials and experts discussed pressing concerns particul…

India, Philippines hold joint patrol in South China Sea

India sends warships to Philippines for joint South China Sea patrol

Analysts suggest this marks a shift in India’s regional presence, extending its ‘necklace of diamonds’ strategy eastward.

Indian, Philippine Navies to Hold First South China Sea Joint Patrol

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