ADF in Philippines for counter terrorism mentorship program

Members of the Australian Defense Forces watch as Philippine Marines fire at their targets

Members of the Australian Defense Forces watch as Philippine Marines fire at their targets Source: AAP

Australian troops have completed a wave of combat drills with marines in the Philippines-- as part of a new counter terrorism mentorship program.


Its aim is to train Filipino soldiers to fight in urban environments, following a disastrous siege by militants in the country's south.


Share
Follow SBS Vietnamese

Download our apps
SBS Audio
SBS On Demand

Listen to our podcasts
Independent news and stories connecting you to life in Australia and Vietnamese-speaking Australians.
Ease into the English language and Australian culture. We make learning English convenient, fun and practical.
Get the latest with our exclusive in-language podcasts on your favourite podcast apps.

Watch on SBS
SBS World News

SBS World News

Take a global view with Australia's most comprehensive world news service