MANILA, Philippines—The Philippine Navy’s two brand new warships have sailed together for the first time in Philippine waters with the arrival of the second vessel, the future BRP Antonio Luna (FF-151).
After a five-day voyage from South Korea, Luna was welcomed by her sister-ship BRP Jose Rizal (FF-150), near Capones Island, Zambales on Tuesday (Feb. 9), the Philippine Navy said in a statement.
BRP Jose Rizal and future BRP Antonio Luna sail together for the first time in Philippine waters. The 2 ships were built by Hyundai Heavy Industries for P16B. 📸 PH Navy pic.twitter.com/dSFVFEEESn
— Frances Mangosing (@FMangosingINQ) February 9, 2021
While at sea, the ships conducted passing exercise, followed by their first maneuver exercises as an AgustaWestland AW109 naval helicopter hovered above to film the action. A fly-by of three FA-50 jet…
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