@javensbukan Pretty shure Helicopters will remain a necessity as in many cases a #RHIB is not an option, espechally at rough seas and with people stuck on top of a huge (ice) cliff...
Australia Orders More Guardian-class Patrol Boats

Guardian-class vessels will provide Pacific Island nations with the capability to carry out border patrols, regional policing, and search and rescue operations.

Australia Orders More Guardian-class Patrol Boats

Guardian-class vessels will provide Pacific Island nations with the capability to carry out border patrols, regional policing, and search and rescue operations.

The source said the #FilipinoSoldiers were hurt in a melee with Chinese personnel. Aside from that, eight high-powered #firearms were also seized and their rigid hull inflatable boat (#RHIB) was punctured.

Unlike previous operations, the source added that this was an operation by the AFP (Armed Forces of the #Philippines) with the #PhilippineCoastGuard (PCG) providing discreet support. #WestPHSea

#ChinaCoastGuard seizes PH guns in latest #Ayungin encounter
https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/910397/china-coast-guard-philippine-guns-ayungin/story/

China Coast Guard seizes PH guns in latest Ayungin encounter

Seven soldiers, including one who had his finger cut off, were hurt and weapons were seized in China's aggressive action against Filipino personnel performing rotation and resupply mission in Ayungin Shoal on Monday, June 17, a reliable source told GMA Integrated News.

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🚒 PREPARAZIONE MISSIONESiamo nel porto di #Trapani per prepararci a tornare in mare, lΓ¬ dove dobbiamo essere.Oggi l’equipaggio ha messo in acqua i #Rhib, i gommoni di salvataggio con i quali si effettuano le operazioni di soccorso. 1/2#missione10