Philippine Navy Successfully Concludes Participation in MTA PHILINDO 2025

18 Oktober 2025

BRP Artemio Ricarte PS37 and KRI Lumba-Lumba 881 participated in the 4th Maritime Training Activity (MTA) PHILINDO 2025 (photos: PN)

The Philippine Navy, through Naval Task Group (NTG) 80.5 aboard BRP Artemio Ricarte PS37 - PF, successfully concluded its participation in the 4th Maritime Training Activity (MTA) PHILINDO 2025, held from September 28 to October 5, 2025 at Bitung and Manado in Indonesia.

From friendly sports matches to high-stakes at-sea exercises such as Maneuvering Exercise (MANEX), Replenishment-at-Sea Approach (RASAP), Small Arms Firing at Sea (SAFAS), Flashing Exercise (FLASHEX), Night Steaming in Company (NSIC), Combined High-Risk Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure (CHRVBSS), Gunnery Exercise (GUNNEX), Flag Hoisting, Screening Exercise (SCREENEX), and Publication Exercise (PUBEX) Gunnery, Night Steaming, and Combined Boarding Operations, PN personnel strengthened teamwork, skills, and cooperation with the TNI Angkatan Laut. 

The Philippine Navy’s participation in MTA PHILINDO 2025 demonstrates its steadfast commitment to regional cooperation, maritime interoperability, and the strengthening of the longstanding partnership with the Indonesian Navy.

Through continuous engagement and shared learning, the Philippine Navy continues to promote peace, stability, and security across Southeast Asia’s maritime domain.

(PN)

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