Philippine Navy guided-missile frigate BRP Antonio Luna (FF-151) returns home on Aug 25 following participation at Rim of the Pacific, the world’s largest maritime exercise. - PDI
MANILA (Philippine Daily Inquirer/Asia News Network): The Philippine Navy, though not exactly famous for being the most modern in the region, continues to nurture the dream of adding submarines to its fleet.
Having submarines would be a “game changer,” according to Capt. Charles Villanueva, commanding officer of the BRP Antonio Luna which recently participated in the Rim of the Pacific (Rimpac) war games, the largest international maritime exercise held to date.
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