The Philippine Navy said Wednesday the missile frigate BRP Antonio Luna (FF-151) and US Navy guided-missile destroyer, USS Dewey (DDG-105) held a gunnery exercise (GUNNEX) as part of the ongoing “Exercise Samasama” on Tuesday.
This drill is part of the seagoing phase of the maneuvers, it added.
Target acquisition and engagement were practiced during this exercise, the PN said.
“While, BRP Lolinato To-Ong (PG-902) ensured that the GUNNEX area was clear from other vessels and safe for firing naval guns. Ship’s crew of both navies occupied their respective stations in preparation for engaging the inflatable target ‘killer tomato’ deployed by DDG-105,” it said in a statement.
The PN said BRP Antonio Luna fired its Aselsan SMASH 30mm secondary gun and .50 caliber machine guns while the USS Dewey used its 25mm Mk38 autocannon and .50 caliber machine guns. (PNA)
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