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AFP joins Keen Sword 27 exercises in Japan

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AFP joins Keen Sword 27 exercises in Japan

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The Armed Forces of the Philippines on Wednesday said it joined the Japan Self-Defense Forces and United States Forces in the opening ceremony of Exercise Keen Sword 27 on 19 October in Japan, reaffirming its commitment to international cooperation and regional peace and security.

Scheduled from 19 to 29 October at the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force’s Ishigaki Garrison in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan, the exercise includes personnel from the AFP alongside forces from Japan, the United States, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, the Netherlands and New Zealand.

The exercise provides an opportunity for participating nations to exchange knowledge, share best practices and strengthen professional relationships.

Joint training activities include air and missile defense, facility protection and repair, logistics and resupply, casualty evacuation and maritime operations.