Philippine Navy joins drills ahead of world's largest naval exercise (opens original article in a new tab)

The Philippine Navy participated in a live-fire air defense exercise with Japan, Singapore, and Italy ahead of RIMPAC 2026, the world's largest international naval exercise.

• Philippine Navy's BRP Miguel Malvar joined air defense exercise with Japan, Singapore, and Italy on June 18, 2026
• Exercise tested air defense systems and involved firing at a UAV target launched from JS Kongo
• BRP Miguel Malvar is participating in RIMPAC 2026, the world's largest international maritime drill