Philippine Navy Miguel Malvar-class guided-missile frigate BRP Miguel Malvar (FFG 6), front, and Royal Canadian Navy, Halifax-class frigate HMCS Charlottetown (FFH 339) cruise in formation with ships from the Armed Forces of the Philippines, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, Royal Australian Navy, RCN, U.S. Coast Guard, and U.S. Navy during the group sail exercise for Exercise Balikatan 2026. Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military that represents the strength of our alliance, improves our capable combined force, and demonstrates our commitment to regional peace and prosperity. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John B. Hetherington)
| Date Taken: | 04.23.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 04.27.2026 04:44 |
| Photo ID: | 9641653 |
| VIRIN: | 260424-N-DC740-1182 |
| Resolution: | 3927x3141 |
| Size: | 2.58 MB |
| Location: | SOUTH CHINA SEA |
| Web Views: | 9 |
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