The Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) and the United States Marine Corps (USMC) officially launched KAMANDAG Exercise 10-2026 on June 15, 2026 during an opening ceremony at Acero Hall, Marine Barracks Rudiardo Brown, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City.

This year’s exercise brings together forces from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) and the Republic of Korea Marine Corps (ROKMC), with representatives from Australia, Bahrain, Canada, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, and Thailand participating as observers.

Training activities will be conducted across Northern and Central Luzon, Palawan, Tawi-Tawi, and Cavite, focusing on maritime security, amphibious operations, airfield and island defense, seaborne maneuver, military free fall, and close air support to enhance interoperability and operational readiness.

Brigadier General Bob R. Apostol PN(M), Exercise Director, underscored KAMANDAG’s role as a premier multinational training platform that strengthens cooperation, readiness, and interoperability among partner forces.

Now on its 10th iteration, KAMANDAG continues to reinforce military partnerships and support collective efforts toward a peaceful, stable, and free Indo-Pacific region.