The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and Royal Australian Regiment (RAR) on Friday concluded the annual Kasangga train.
Around 200 troopers from each nations participated within the weeks-long joint navy coaching held in Tanay, Rizal.
The coaching included classes in close-quarter battle, city warfare, sniper coaching, and fight drugs.
“We all know the Philippine Army (PA) still lacks in tech advancement when it comes to warfighting. Our partners in the Australian Defense Forces are coming to our help in order for us to modernize our capabilities to fight future wars,” PA Commanding General Lieutenant General Romeo Brawner mentioned in Chino Gaston’s report on “24 Oras.”
“Our soldiers have the opportunity to learn a significant amount about the conduct of jungle warfighting, Australian Assistant Defence Attache Lieutenant Colonel Tim Lopsik said. “We had the opportunity to share lessons like General Brawner said in his speech about the different exposure we have on conflict and warfare.”
The annual navy train is a part of the 2 nations’ years-long strategic alliance. It goals to strengthen the Philippines and Australia’s interoperability towards calamities and exterior threats.
During World War II, Australia was one of many nations that helped within the Philippines’ liberation from the Japanese occupation.
The nation additionally despatched out reconnaissance plane in the course of the Marawi Siege that supplied the AFP with real-time battle intelligence in its five-month battle with the Maute Group.
As a part of the AUKUS (Australia-UK-US) Defense Agreement, Australia additionally patrols the South China Sea and ensures freedom of navigation within the highly-disputed waters.
Before the top of the yr, Australian forces are anticipated to carry navy drills with the Philippine Army Scout Rangers in Fort Magsaysay, Nueva Ecija. — Sundy Locus/DVM, GMA Integrated News
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