Maritime strike, matagumpay na naisagawa ng Pilipinas at U.S. sa ilalim ng Balikatan 2024

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00:00 The Philippines and the United States conducted a maritime strike as part of the Balikatan exercises.

00:08 Here, the two countries used their naval, aerial, and ground assets for the so-called exercise.

00:16 Patrick De Jesus is in the center of the live news.

00:22 The Philippines and the United States conducted a maritime strike as part of the Balikatan exercises.

00:39 Today, here in the province of Lawag.

00:42 This is the BRP Lake Caliraya, located 8.5 nautical miles from the inland of the sand dunes of Lawag City, Ilocos Norte.

00:54 The first target was the Spike Missile, fired by the Philippine Navy's Fast Attack Interdiction Craft.

01:02 The Seastrike Missile was also used by the Navy's Frigate, BRP Jose Rizal, and the front of Lake Caliraya is in the pool.

01:10 Here, the Philippine Air Force's F-A-50 Jet Fighters flew by and the AGM-65 Air-to-Ground Missile rained down.

01:21 Then, the F-16 Fighter Aircraft of the United States and the Guided Bomb Unit.

01:28 Their AC-130 gunship fired 105mm cannons from the air several times.

01:36 After the naval and air assets, the Philippine Army's 105mm Atmos howitzer also fired and was fired in the direction of BRP Lake Caliraya.

01:47 After being rained by different types of bullets for more than two hours, BRP Lake Caliraya sank before 11 am.

01:57 Audrey, the intention is not to sink the ship first so that all the assets will have a chance to fire here.

02:05 According to AFP, all objectives in the maritime strike were successfully accomplished.

02:27 The maritime strike exercise was conducted by observers from the armed forces of different countries.

02:35 Meanwhile, Audrey, there was a discussion between DNR and AFP about the maritime strike exercise earlier.

02:43 It is estimated that BRP Lake Caliraya will sink within 1,000 feet. It is not dangerous to humans and can be an artificial home for fish.

02:57 Audrey?

02:58 Okay, Patrick. The weapons of the American soldiers are more advanced.

03:05 In your observation, are the weapons of the American soldiers and the personnel of the American forces compatible?

03:13 Yes, Audrey. That is the intention of the Bali-Katan.

03:20 To have a cooperation between the Philippines and the United States.

03:24 And to learn from each other.

03:27 In our Bali-Katan coverage, we saw the strength of the capabilities of the armed forces of the Philippines.

03:37 And our soldiers learned from the Americans.

03:42 But it is not only that scenario, Audrey.

03:45 The Americans also learned from us and they called us resilient.

03:51 Audrey?

03:52 Thank you very much, Patrick De Jesus.