On September 15, the German Navy and the Philippine Navy, Coast Guard, and the National Maritime Centre conducted a valuable reporting exercise using the IORIS platform, showcasing its effectiveness in enhancing Maritime Domain Awareness through coordination and collaboration.
Participants from the Philippine side included the Navy National Information and Operations Fusion Centre, the Navy Maritime Research Information Centre, the Coast Guard National Command Centre, and the National Maritime Fusion Centre.
On the German side, personnel from the frigate Baden-Württemberg and the combat support ship FRANKFURT AM MAIN were involved.
The exercise aimed to improve cooperation on building up un enhanced MDA, strengthening relationships between the two countries.
Additionally, the frigate Baden-Württemberg and the combat support ship Frankfurt am Main are set to make a port call in Manila.
The visit emphasizes the importance of defence cooperation between Germany and the Philippines, underscoring the significance of the Indo-Pacific region for Germany, the world’s third-largest exporter.
This activity is part of the Indo-Pacific Deployment 2024 (IPD 24), a key German defence diplomacy initiative demonstrating Germany’s commitment to free and secure shipping lanes, a rules-based international order, and greater maritime security cooperation.
For seven months, from May to December, Germany’s naval forces will navigate globally with a task group consisting of the frigate Baden-Württemberg and the replenishment ship Frankfurt am Main.
To learn more about Germany’s Indo-Pacific Strategy https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en/aussenpolitik/regionaleschwerpunkte/asien/german-government-policy-guidelines-indo-pacific/2380510