PH, US forces to sink old ship

PH, US forces to sink old ship

TROOPS from the Philippine and United States military will take part in a simulated maritime strike off the coast of Zambales as this year's Balikatan exercise continues today, May 5. Balikatan spokesman Brig. Gen. Michael Logico said in an interview that unlike in the last maritime strike last week off the coast of Zambales, Monday's event will be held 30 to 40 miles from shore, but still within the Philippine exclusive economic zone (EEZ). Onc…

Decommissioned WW2 corvette to be sunk during 'Balikatan' 2025

MANILA – The decommissioned World War II corvette, BRP Miguel Malvar (PS-19), will be targeted and sunk in this year's "Balikatan" exercise. In a information kit provided to reporters Monday, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said the decommissioned Navy ship will be the target of the…

The Surface, Ground, and Air Components of Joint Task Force-West conducted an Amphibious landing rehearsal around Brooke’s Point, Palawan yesterday, May 2, 2025. This is part of the preparation for the scheduled Amphibious Assault in Balabac, Palawan tomorrow, May 4 under Balikatan Exercise 2025. The operation is part of Maritime Key Terrain Security Operations (MKTSO), an important aspect of Balikatan that focuses on guarding strategic coastlin…

USMC Hornets to Sink WW2 Corvette During Exercise Balikatan in the Philippines

USMC F/A-18C/D Hornets from VMFA-323 will participate in a SINKEX alongside allied forces from the Philippines, Japan and Australia during Balikatan 2025. U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18C/D Hornets from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 323 (VMFA-323) will participate in a sink exercise (SINKEX) alongside allied forces from the Philippines, Japan and Australia during Exercise Balikatan 2025. The […] The post USMC Hornets to Sink WW2 Corvette During Exerci…