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US, Thailand begin CARAT joint exercise

VNA
Published: June 16, 2018

The US Navy and the Royal Thai Navy recently began the 24th annual Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) exercise in Pattaya, Thailand.

At the 23rd CARAT exercise in Thailand (Source: defense.gov)
At the 23rd CARAT exercise in Thailand (Source: defense.gov)

The multi-national exercise series is organised in bilateral phases with regional nations and is designed to enhance capabilities in a broad spectrum of naval operations.

The exercise series feature cooperative evolutions that highlight the ability of partner nations to work together towards the common goal of ensuring a free, open, and stable Indo-Pacific maritime security environment.

Additional phases of CARAT will take place in Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei and Bangladesh throughout summer.

(Source: VNA)

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