U.S. and French Navies Enhance Interoperability in the Philippine Sea

The U.S. and French Navies conducted joint operations in the Philippine Sea to promote interoperability and support a free and open Indo-Pacific. The exercises included the USS Dewey and FS Bretagne engaging in formation sailing, combined communication, and simulated refueling at sea.

The U.S. and French Navies conducted bilateral operations in the Philippine Sea on Tuesday to enhance their interoperability and commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific, announced the U.S. 7th Fleet on Thursday.

The joint exercises saw the participation of the U.S. Navy's Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey and the French Navy's Aquitane-class frigate FS Bretagne. The operations included formation sailing, combined communication, and simulated refueling at sea, according to the statement.