ANN/PHILIPPINE DAILY INQUIRER – Preparations are underway for a small-scale bilateral military exercise between Filipino and Australian troops in Palawan.
The Dawn Caracha 2023, which runs from October 16 to 27 and involves some 80 soldiers from both sides, will focus on counterterrorism operations and special operations, according to the Phillippine’s Western Command (Wescom).
The soldiers started their preparations on Saturday with pre-exercise movements and operational briefings, it said.
The exercise presents an opportunity for both units to showcase their skills, strengthen their partnership, and foster increased collaboration.
“By emphasising interoperability and joint efforts within the Wescom’s operational area, the exercise aims to enhance collaboration in tackling complex security challenges in the country’s western front,” the Wescom said.
