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PH, Japan navies deepen tactical cooperation
Manila Bulletin
|November 23, 2025
The Philippine Navy (PN) and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) stepped up efforts to enhance their tactical coordination following the conclusion of a two-day visit by senior PN officials to Japan over the weekend.
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Rear Admiral Joe Anthony C. Orbe, commander of the PN's Philippine Fleet (PF), led the delegation that met with Japanese counterpart Vice Admiral Katsushi Omachi, commander of JMSDF's Japan Self-Defense Fleet (JSDF), in Yokosuka, Japan on Nov. 20.
Orbe and Omachi noted the growing frequency of joint activities between their fleets and highlighted the importance of aligning training and capabilities for future operations, according to a statement from the Philippine Fleet.
This story is from the November 23, 2025 edition of Manila Bulletin.
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