Exercise ARMAS Patrol—an acronym for Archipelagic, Ready, Marine, Allied, Sovereign—highlights the Philippine Marine Corps’ ongoing transformation into a highly capable force for maritime and archipelagic defense. Modeled after the world’s most respected military patrolling competitions, ARMAS Patrol is envisioned to become one of the country’s most prestigious military events. Future iterations aim to expand participation to other uniformed services, as well as allied and partner nations. The e