Australia Boosts Philippine Maritime Security with Advanced Drone Donation

Australia Boosts Philippine Maritime Security with Advanced Drone Donation

Australia Boosts Philippine Maritime Security with Advanced Drone Donation In a significant move to bolster maritime security, Australia has donated 20 advanced drones to the Philippines, amid escalating tensions in the South China Sea. The contribution underscores Manila's urgent need to enhance its maritime domain awareness, following a near-collision between Philippine and Chinese coastguard ships.During a ceremony in Bataan, Australia's amba…

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Australia boosts Philippines’ South China Sea defence with 20 drones

Australia’s gift comes days after a near-collision between Philippine and Chinese coastguard vessels in the South China Sea.

PCG gets drones from Australia

THE Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has received a major technological boost in its maritime surveillance capabilities after Australia donated 20 advanced drones worth P34 million, along with specialized operator training, to enhance security in the West Philippine Sea. The unmanned aerial systems (UAS) were turned over in a ceremony on Tuesday, attended by PCG Commandant Admiral Ronnie Gil Gavan and Australian Ambassador to the Philippines Hae Kyo…

Australia donates drones to strengthen Philippines maritime security amid South China sea tensions

Manila [Philippines], April 10 (ANI): Australia's contribution of 20 advanced drones to the Philippines underscored Manila's urgent requirement to improve its maritime domain awareness, following a tense incident in the South China Sea just days earlier, where Philippine and Chinese coast guard ships came close to a collision, according to a report by South China Morning Post.During a ceremony on Tuesday in Bata