US and Philippine Coast Guard Patrol Near Scarborough Shoal
U.S. and Philippine coast guard boats carried out what is reported as the first publicly tracked joint patrol near Scarborough Shoal.
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AFBytes briefing
Joint maritime presence near disputed features can affect freedom of navigation and raise the cost of escalation for claimants in the South China Sea.
What to watch next
- Track the next U.S.-Philippine joint maritime activity announcement for signs of expanded operational tempo.