PH, India navies to hold exercise in West PH Sea

[Starmix]

The joint maritime exercise between the Philippine and Indian navies is set to be conducted in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), the Philippine Navy said. Philippine Navy spokesperson Commander John Percie Alcos told GMA News Online that the two navies will hold a passing exercise in the WPS, which includes warfare exercises.

The news said that this exercise ensures seamless combined operations, improves mutual understanding, and shares best practices between the two navies, which will better highlight the strategic alliance and partnership between the Philippines and India Alcos said three Indian ships have already arrived in Manila for a port visit.

The news said that the guided missile destroyer INS DELHI, the fleet tanker INS SHAKTI, and the anti-submarine warfare corvette INS KILTAN arrived in Ph port in Manila.These ships are part of the Indian Navy Eastern Fleet.

 

[Augusta]

Well, since it is operations to improves mutual understanding, and shares best practices to bring partnership between the Philippines and India then there's no cause for alarm.

 

[Starmix]

There are many countries that get involved with the drills in the West Philippines Sea. The Chinese are so aggressive people wanting to step down on small countries.

 

[eLdavis]

This is a good one though, but I hope other countries won't read this another way.

 

[Starmix]

India pledged to the President of the Republic of the Philippines to help in case their help is needed. We're thankful to India with billion plus population.