Joint UK-Philippine naval activity set to increase, including new maritime awareness capacity building.

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British Type 23 frigate HMS Richmond made a port visit to Manila this week as part of the Carrier Strike Group’s eight-month deployment to the Indo-Pacific.

The visit reinforces the UK’s commitment to maintain a constant presence in the region, bolster Indo-Pacific security, and deepen trade relationships.

The Strategic Defence Review, published this year, highlighted that the UK must be able to pursue and protect the UK’s interests in the Indo-Pacific to protect our national security, the foundation of this Government’s Plan for Cha

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