The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has enhanced its aerial surveillance capabilities through specialized drone training provided by the Australian government.
Ten PCG officers completed advanced fixed-wing drone training in Melbourne, while 30 personnel underwent a five-day operator course in Laguna.
The programs covered daytime and nighttime operations, maintenance, and operator instruction, enabling personnel to fully utilize their new drones.
This training is part of a broader P110 million Australia-Philippines maritime cooperation initiative, which includes equipment, scholarships, and courses on marine protection and the Law of the Sea.
The collaboration stems from a 2024 Memorandum of Understanding signed during President Marcos Jr.’s visit to Australia, aimed at strengthening maritime security and domain awareness.
Source: PhilNews24 | November 30, 2025
PCG GAINS EXPERTISE THROUGH AUSTRALIAN DRONE TRAINING PROGRAM
Latest from News
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said it has distributed over P5.65 billion in
Benjamin Netanyahu said Hezbollah’s actions are undermining the Israel–Lebanon ceasefire and vowed continued strikes against the
More than 115,000 job opportunities will be offered to Filipino job seekers as the Department of
A joint venture between Data Lake Inc. and We Are IT Philippines, Inc. will provide satellite-based
Taal Volcano recorded renewed activity with two minor phreatic eruptions and a sharp increase in seismic