Participating forces of Exercise KAMANDAG 10-2026 conducted an Amphibious Raid Training off the shores of Ternate, Cavite on June 20, 2026, showcasing enhanced interoperability and coordinated operational capability among allied and partner nations.
The exercise brought together personnel from the Philippine Marine Corps’ Force Reconnaissance Regiment, United States Marine Corps, Republic of Korea Marine Corps, Philippine Coast Guard Special Operations Force, Philippine National Police Maritime Group, and Philippine National Police Special Action Force. Observers from Canada, Spain, and Thailand also took part, underscoring the exercise’s multinational scope and shared commitment to regional security.
The training focused on the planning and execution of coordinated sea-to-shore operations in complex littoral environments. Participants engaged in realistic mission scenarios designed to enhance tactical proficiency, rapid deployment capability, and inter-agency coordination in amphibious operations.
The exercise demonstrated the ability of participating forces to integrate capabilities across different services and nations, reinforcing mutual trust, operational readiness, and combined response effectiveness in maritime security scenarios.
As a core activity of KAMANDAG 10-2026, the Amphibious Raid Training highlights continued defense cooperation among allied and partner nations in advancing a free and open Indo-Pacific. It also underscores the importance of joint training in addressing evolving maritime security challenges and strengthening regional stability.
KAMANDAG 10-2026 remains one of the premier multinational military exercises in the region, aimed at enhancing defense cooperation, operational readiness, and collective commitment to peace, security, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific.