Philippines' BRP Ramon Alcaraz (PF-16) warship Test Firing

The Philippine Navy successfully tested the main weapon system of its newest warship early Wednesday June 12, 2013 (Philippine time).

The BRP Ramon Alcaraz, a Hamilton-class cutter that had been used as patrol vessel by the US Coast Guard, tested its rapid-fire gun in the Atlantic Ocean off Mayport, Florida, on Tuesday afternoon, the embassy said.