WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news release:
This exercise expanded capabilities by incorporating and refining shared specialized procedures and maritime doctrines. The exercise focused on tactical interoperability, maritime domain awareness, and included a group sail to build at-sea proficiency. This iteration complements the work developed and refined in previous MCAs.
MCAs are conducted in a manner consistent with international law and with due regard to the safety, navigational rights, and freedoms of all nations.
Participating units included: one AW159 Wildcat helicopter and one C208 Caravan from the Philippine Air Force; Teresa Magbanua-class patrol vessel BRP Melchora Aquino (MRRV 9702) from the Philip...