Vietnamese naval ship begins live-sea drills under AUMX-2

The live-sea drills involve naval vessels from eight ASEAN member states and the United States.

The live-sea phase is conducted from December 12 to 13, featuring various operational contents, including formation maneuvering with aerial photography, medical evacuation (MEDEVAC), search and rescue (SAR), underway replenishment maneuvers, damage control and ship survivability drills, night formation maneuvering, and saluting each other at sea.

Naval vessels from ASEAN countries participating in the live-sea phase

AUMX-2 is not merely a naval exercise, but also an important platform for participating navies to build trust and mutual understanding, share professional knowledge, and enhance interoperability. Through this exercise, participating countries reaffirm their shared commitment to maintaining peace and stability in the region.

Vietnamese naval officers attending the live-sea phase

Vietnam’s participation in all contents of the second ASEAN–U.S. Maritime Exercise aims to improve the command-and-management capability, coordination skills, professional competence, and technical proficiency of its officers and sailors, while accumulating valuable experience for future participation in international cooperation activities.

Translated by Trung Thanh