Manila, Aug. 19 -- Naval units from the Philippines and Australia conducted a series coordinated maritime activities off Lubang Island, Mindoro on Tuesday as part of Exercise "ALON" 2025.

Units from the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and Australian Defense Force kicked off this year's ALON (Amphibious and Land Operations) in the City of Puerto Princesa, Palawan on Aug. 15.

In a statement, the AFP said participating naval assets included the Philippine Navy's BRP Jose Rizal (FF-150) and the ADF's HMAS Brisbane (DD-G41).

"The exercise featured a range of operations such as personnel transfer drills, a communications exercise, officer of the watch manning exercise, combined anti-submarine exercise, night steaming in company, and fl...