A Philippine Navy AW109 helicopter became the first military aircraft to land on a Philippine Coast Guard  (PCG) vessel Monday, marking a milestone in inter-agency maritime cooperation. The landing occurred during deck qualification exercises as part of the 11th Maritime Cooperative Activity between the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the US Indo-Pacific Command. The maneuvers took place within the country’s exclusive economic zone in the West Philippine Sea.

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