Japan, Philippine coast guards conduct anti-piracy exercise

MANILA, Philippines - Japanese and Philippine coast guards conduct joint drills in Manila Bay on Oct. 31 as part of efforts to improve readiness to deal with pirates in Asian sea lanes. In the photo, a coast guard vessel (back) and helicopter rush to the rescue of a Japanese ship (fore) under a simulated attack by pirates.

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