October 8, 2024
The US Navy, US Marine Corps, the Philippines Armed Forces, and allied forces have started the Sama Sama 2024 maritime exercise in Subic Bay, the Republic of the Philippines.
The eighth iteration of the exercise involves maritime engagements for two weeks. It is aimed at strengthening security ties and enhancing interoperability among regional partners.
Sama Sama 2024, a part of the Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) series, continues to build upon the collaborative efforts of previous maritime exercises.
The exercise is said to have grown in complexity, transitioning into a sophisticated multinational training environment.
This year’s iteration includes participants from Australia, Japan, Canada, and France, alongside the US and the Philippines.
Philippine Navy Delegation head and vice commander rear admiral Jose Ambrosio Ezpeleta said: “Today we witness the deepening of ties between the Philippine Navy and the US Navy along with our partners from Australia, Canada, France, United Kingdom, and Japan.
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