Category: military
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Philippine, U.S. Forces Showcase Firepower in HIMARS Live-Fire Exercise During ‘Operation Spartan Strike’ in Nueva Ecija
NUEVA ECIJA — The Philippine Army’s Artillery Regiment and United States military forces demonstrated enhanced tactical coordination and firepower capabilities during a successful High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) live-fire exercise, held on June 30, 2025, in Laur, Nueva Ecija, as part of Balikatan Exercise 2025. Dubbed “Operation Lightning Strike,” the bilateral drill featured the…
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Teodoro OK with US plan to establish ammo facility in Subic Bay
MANILA – National Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Monday has expressed openness to the possibility of a US ammunition production and storage facility being established at the former American base in Subic Bay, Zambales. While he has not yet received any formal proposal, he believes such a development would be beneficial to the Philippines.…
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Troop Insertion Exercise
The Philippine Army and U.S. Army Pacific troops conducts an air assault drills as part of Salaknib Phase 2 at Camp Melchor Dela Cruz in Upi, Gamu, Isabela on June 17, 2025. Utilizing UH-60 Black Hawk and Chinook helicopters, the air assault exercise involved the insertion of troops via choppers into a designated zone, simulating…
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PH Navy, PDEA seize 1.5 tons of ‘shabu’ off Zambales
ZAMBALES – The Northern Luzon Naval Command (NLNC), together with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), intercepted about 1.5 tons of suspected shabu off the coast of Zambales province early Friday. An initial statement from the Philippine Navy (PN) said the seized narcotics had an estimated street value of PHP10 billion. “The PN, through the…
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PCGA-PCG Sports Clinic
Pinangunahan ni Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary (PCGA) Captain Gerald Anderson Jr., ang isinagawang sports clinic na naglalayong itaguyod ang youth development sa Masinloc, Zambales nitong Linggo, Hunyo 15. Isinagawa ito sa pagtutulungan ng Coast Guard Civil Relations Service at Coast Guard District National Capital Region na nilahukan ng mga kabataan sa komunidad. Ang nasabing sports…
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Philippine, U.S. Troops Intensify Readiness in Salaknib 2025 Phase II
NUEVA ECIJA-In a strong demonstration of bilateral military partnership, over 5,000 troops from the Philippine Army and the U.S. Army Pacific (USARPAC) are currently engaged in Salaknib 2025 Phase II, a high-impact joint military exercise designed to sharpen combat readiness and interoperability amid evolving regional threats. During a press conference held Friday, June 13, 2025…
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MGA SUBERSIBONG DOKUMENTO, BALA, AT PAMPASABOG NAREKOVER NG PNP
ZAMBALES– Nakasamsam ang mga awtoridad ang mga subersibong dokumento, mga bala, at mga pampasabog sa isang operasyon ng Zambales Provincial Intelligence Unit noong madaling araw ng Martes, Hunyo 10 sa Mt. Piera, Sitio Dingin, Barangay Old Poonbato, Botolan, Zambales. Ang naturang operasyon ay pinanguhan ni P/LtCol Crisanto Lleva sa ilalim ng superbisyon ni P/Col Benjamin…
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Loading
Marines, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepare and load aircraft missiles on the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) while in the Philippine Sea, June 3. The America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations.…
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PH-US Armies showcase air assault and airport seizure
U.S. Army Pacific (USARPAC) and the Philippine Army conducted a complex Air Assault and Airport Seizure operation in Calayan, on May 24 as part of the ongoing Salaknib 2025 exercise. This critical maneuver was a central component of Maritime Key Terrain Security Operations, designed to enhance the combined forces’ ability to secure vital strategic locations.…
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PH, US ‘Kamandag’ drills set May 26-June 6
MANILA – The Philippine and US Marine Corps will participate in the annual “Kamandag” exercises from May 26 to June 6 to bolster cooperation between the two armed services. Held since 2016, the annual bilateral exercise between the Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) and the US Marine Corps seeks to enhance multi-national military readiness, interoperability and…
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2 modern ships commissioned as PH Navy marks 127th anniversary
ZAMBALES– The Philippine Navy (PN) formally commissioned into service two modern vessels on its 127th founding anniversary with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. leading the rites on Tuesday. Commissioned into service are the Navy’s brand-new frigate, the BRP Miguel Malvar (FFG-06), and the fast attack interdiction craft (FAIC-M), BRP Albert Majini (PG-909), at the Naval…
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Night operations
A U.S. Air Force Security Forces Airman from the 353rd Special Operations Wing, conduct forward arming operations during Exercise Balikatan 2025 at Subic Bay International Airport in Zambales. This nighttime special operations training boosts rapid response capabilities and reinforces the strength of U.S.-Philippine alliance. 📸 Cpl. Audrey Martinez / USMC
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PAF showcases combat search, rescue capabilities in ‘Balikatan’
ZAMBALES – The Philippine Air Force (PAF) demonstrated its combat search and rescue (CSAR) capabilities as part of this year’s “Balikatan” exercise, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said on Tuesday. The training off Iba, Zambales featured the PAF’s 505th Search and Rescue Group (SRG) alongside their United States counterparts. The participating units executed…
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UAS operations
A U.S. Army serviceman conducts an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) operations during the counter landing live fire joint exercise of the on-going Balikatan Exercise in Northern Luzon, Philippines. Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military designed to strengthen ironclad alliance, improve our capable combined force, and…
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Fleet’s Submarine Group joins INVITEX KURTARAN 2025
The Philippine Fleet’s Submarine Group participated in Exercise INVITEX KURTARAN 2025, a submarine search and rescue exercise held in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea near Aksaz Naval Base, Turkey. During the exercise, participating navies engaged in a series of coordinated operations, planning and executing live drills aimed at enhancing interoperability, improving rescue capabilities, and strengthening international…
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