Philippine Navy Captain Constancio Reyes, Ensign Stacy Villanueva and Lieutenant Chester Ramos on the bridge wing of HMAS Canberra as Philippine Navy Ship Antonio Luna sails past during Exercise Lumbas. *** Local Caption *** Indo-Pacific Endeavour 21 (IPE21) is Australia’s flagship regional engagement activity, reinforcing Australia’s strong and enduring partnerships in Southeast Asia. Centred on a maritime task group, IPE21 involves HMA Ships Canberra, Anzac and Sirius and approximately 750 people, including Australian Defence Force and civilian defence personnel and sea riders from partner nations. Engagements have been modified in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and will be carried out primarily through contactless port visits, and will include a range of virtual workshops and at-sea activities.

Mateship Series: Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2021

Three Australian navy ships docked in Manila on Monday, September 27, to hold joint naval exercises with the Philippine Navy.

PR- RAN vessels conducted exercises with PH frigate FF151, brings Australia’s flagship engagement activity to the Philippines. Photo courtesy of Philippine Navy

The three Australian navy ships are part of the Indo-Pacific Endeavor 2021, a series of joint exercises between the Philippines and Australia.

PR- RAN vessels conducted exercises with PH frigate FF151, brings Australia’s flagship engagement activity to the Philippines. Photo courtesy of Philippine Navy

The IPE is an annual naval exercise organized by the Australia’s Department of Defense to promote security and stability in the Indo-Pacific Region. The program involves bilateral and multilateral engagement, training, and capacity building.

Philippine Navy Captain Constancio Reyes, Ensign Stacy Villanueva and Lieutenant Chester Ramos on the bridge wing of HMAS Canberra as Philippine Navy Ship Antonio Luna sails past during Exercise Lumbas. Indo-Pacific Endeavour 21 (IPE21) is Australia’s flagship regional engagement activity, reinforcing Australia’s strong and enduring partnerships in Southeast Asia. Centred on a maritime task group, IPE21 involves HMA Ships Canberra, Anzac and Sirius and approximately 750 people, including Australian Defence Force and civilian defence personnel and sea riders from partner nations. Engagements have been modified in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and will be carried out primarily through contactless port visits, and will include a range of virtual workshops and at-sea activities.

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