US Task Force Ayungin enhances maritime security in Palawan following China Coast Guard incident

rappler.com — November 21, 2024 at 04:01 AM UTC

US Task Force Ayungin was officially established in mid-2024 after a violent incident involving the China Coast Guard and Philippine soldiers. The task force operates in Palawan, focusing on enhancing maritime domain awareness and supporting the Armed Forces of the Philippines. Retired US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin recently visited the Command and Control Fusion Center in Palawan, where US troops provide technical assistance. This collaboration aims to improve coordination between US and Philippine forces in the South China Sea. The task force conducts training with local forces and supports information-sharing efforts. However, US troops do not participate directly in resupply missions to Ayungin Shoal, which has been a point of tension between the Philippines and China.

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