PN, US Navy conduct live-fire exercise off Zambales
Personnel from the Philippine Navy (PN) and United States Navy conducted a live-fire gunnery exercise off the coast of Zambales on Friday as part of Balikatan 2025.
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BRP Ramon Alcaraz
BRP Ramon Alcaraz is a Philippine Navy patrol vessel that has participated in various exercises and drills, including live-fire drills near Bajo de Masinloc and multilateral naval exercises like MNEK 2025. The ship plays a crucial role in enhancing the Philippines' maritime readiness and asserting sovereignty in disputed waters of the South China Sea.
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Last updated at April 25, 2025.
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