Tag: Batanes
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Nolcom performs first-ever cargo sling operation to aid typhoon victims

The Northern Luzon Command (NOLCOM) of the Armed Forces of the Philippines executed it’s first-ever cargo sling operation as part of ongoing relief efforts for typhoon-affected communities in Batanes. Utilizing Black Hawk helicopters from the 205th Tactical Helicopter Wing, the airlift operation used the sling-load techniques to transport critical relief supplies from BRP Davao del…
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AFP to ‘harden’ facilities vs. missile threats, other attacks

MANILA – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Thursday said it is looking into “hardening” its facilities to make these more resistant to hypersonic missile strikes and other forms of attack. “A missile attack is a possibility, yun nga po, naireport na may 25 targets dito (it was earlier reported that there are…
