BRP Miguel Malvar joins joint drills in first-ever mission in IndiaPhilippine naval frigate BRP Miguel Malvar arrives in Visakhapatnam, India to participate in first-ever joint drills there, as photographed on Feb. 14, 2026. Sailing as part of Naval Task Group 80.5, BRP Miguel Malvar left the Philippines on February 5 and arrived in Visakhapatnam on February 14. The sea phase will feature tactical maneuvers, communications drills and maritime security operations aimed at enhancing interoperability among participating navies. Closer tiesThe Indian Navy welcomed the arrival of BRP Miguel Malvar in a February 14 social media post. In recent years, the Philippines and India have expanded cooperation in maritime security through port calls, joint patrols, high-level exchanges and defense agreements, reflecting shared interests in the Indo-Pacific.

Source: Philippine Star February 16, 2026 05:54 UTC