The interloper detected by radar delayed the operation while the two countries were practicing the sinking of a mock target — a decommissioned PH Navy corvette identified as BRP Pangasinan — 235 kilometers away from Scarborough Shoal. | JEMendozaINQ
“Safety is the primary consideration in conducting the exercise, any interloper and intrusion in the exercise that will endanger the lives of people — whether it intentional or accidental — these are general considerations,” Logico said.This year’s Balikatan exercise was the talk of the town as it brought together over 17,600 soldiers from both countries, including 1,400 marines, soldiers, sailors, airmen and coastguardsmen who took part in the drills.
Weapon systems were used to detect, identify and engage the target ship, resulting in a grand collaborative effort between the nations. Clearly, the troops were dedicated to their responsibilities and worked well together. The event demonstrated the strength and friendship between the two nations, as the Balikatan exercise of 2021 became the biggest to date.RELATED STORIES
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