PRESS RELEASE 

(PR-067-2023/ Reposted from Philippine Navy Press Release Nr: 0423-005)

28 April 2023, NAVAL STATION JOSE ANDRADA, Manila – The Philippine Navy (PN) held a send-off ceremony on Thursday, April 27 for Naval Task Group 80.5 on board BRP Antonio Luna (FF151) with embarked AW109 naval helicopter to participate in the ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise (AIME) 2023.

Fleet-Marine Ready Force (FMRF) Commander, Marine Brig. Gen. Edwin Amadar PN(M), led the send-off of a 140-strong contingent held at the Naval Operating Base Subic.

A first of its kind, AIME 2023 will be conducted in Singapore from May 2 to 8. It will feature harbor and at-sea events aimed at enhancing interoperability and exchange of best practices among participating navies.

The Philippine contingent will also attend the coinciding event in Singapore, the International Maritime Defense Exhibition Asia (IMDEX) 2023. It provides a platform for the defense and maritime sectors to foster engagements and showcase latest innovations.

The PN’s participation in this exercise fulfills the requirement to enhance the skills of its personnel with the influx of modern assets.

It likewise conveys its unwavering commitment to enhance cooperation with ASEAN and Indian navies toward regional peace and stability. (END).

Auth: CAPT BENJO F NEGRANZA PN(GSC)

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