Philippine Navy Miguel Malvar-class guided-missile frigate BRP Miguel Malvar (FFG 6) moves to a new position in formation with ships from the Armed Forces of the Philippines, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, Royal Australian Navy, Royal Canadian Navy, U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Navy before a gunnery exercise during Exercise Balikatan 2026 in the South China Sea, April 25, 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: | 04.25.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 05.01.2026 08:00 |
| Photo ID: | 9653267 |
| VIRIN: | 260425-N-DC740-1002 |
| Resolution: | 3773x3019 |
| Size: | 1.82 MB |
| Location: | SOUTH CHINA SEA |
| Web Views: | 2 |
| Downloads: | 2 |
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