The Philippines, Australia, Japan, and the US conducts Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity

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he Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), together with the defense forces of Australia, Japan, and the United States, showcased their unified commitment to regional security and cooperation in the 6th Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MMCA) conducted on February 5, 2025, within the Philippines’ Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). Credit: Armed Forces of the Philippines

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The continuous military drills of the four countries are part of their cooperation on security in the Indo-Pacific region.

Key Points
  • On Wednesday, the Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MMCA) was conducted between the Philippines, Australia, Japan, and the United States.
  • According to the Armed Forces of the Philippines, this reflects a commitment to strengthen regional and international cooperation for a free and open Indo-Pacific region.
  • Under the exercises, participants from naval and air force units will conduct training to improve their interoperability.
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