The Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) participated in the fourth iteration of the Multilateral Integrated Air and Missile Defense Summit and Senior International Leaders Event – Pacific 2024 (MISSILE PAC 24), which took place from December 4 to 6, 2024, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.
The Commandant of the Philippine Marine Corps, MGen Arturo G. Rojas PN(M), along with Col Geiram R. Aragones PN(M)(GSC), the Commander of the Coastal Defense Regiment, and LtCol Dennis Q Tubo PN(M), the Commanding Officer of the Shore-Based Air Defense Battalion, met with other specialists in Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD).
Key topics discussed included IAMD in the Indo-Pacific Theater, interoperability among allies and partners, the Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS), Air Domain Awareness, and the role of policy in building IAMD architecture.
MISSILE PAC is an annual event designed for senior leaders from partner nations in the Indo-Pacific region. Its primary aim is to expand engagements and enhance IAMD capabilities and integration for regional security.