U.S. and French Navies Enhance Interoperability in the Philippine Sea
The U.S. and French Navies conducted joint operations in the Philippine Sea to promote interoperability and support a free and open Indo-Pacific. The exercises included the USS Dewey and FS Bretagne engaging in formation sailing, combined communication, and simulated refueling at sea.
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The U.S. and French Navies conducted bilateral operations in the Philippine Sea on Tuesday to enhance their interoperability and commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific, announced the U.S. 7th Fleet on Thursday.
The joint exercises saw the participation of the U.S. Navy's Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey and the French Navy's Aquitane-class frigate FS Bretagne. The operations included formation sailing, combined communication, and simulated refueling at sea, according to the statement.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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