The Philippine and American warships conducted a &lsquo;bilateral sail&rsquo; in the sea of Palawan on Monday, September 4, to enhance interoperability between the two countries.&nbsp;
According to Armed Forces of the Philippines Public Affairs Office Chief Lt. Col Enrico Gil Ileto, the &lsquo;robust maritime cooperation&rsquo; of the two countries is a feature in the bilateral maritime activity of the United States and the Philippines.
The bilateral agreements are part of the Mutual Defense Board-Security Engagement Board framework that aims to promote the operational interoperability of the two countries.
With such activity, the Philippines sent the guided-missile frigate BRP Jose Rizal, while the US Navy sent its Arleigh Burke-Class guided-missile destroyer, USS Ralph Johnson.
The AFP Western Command Naval Task Force and the US 7th Fleet also exhibited &lsquo;division tactics&rsquo; in such joint exercises in Palawan.

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US, PH Navy ship conduct bilateral sail to enhance interoperability