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Gibo urges Army's SOCOM vigilance amid evolving security threats
Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. has urged the Army's Special Operations Command (SOCOM) to enhance its vigilance against emerging security challenges.
Teodoro emphasized the government's commitment to modernizing the Armed Forces and bolstering SOCOM as a crucial component of national defense.
He highlighted SOCOM's expanding mission roles, particularly in humanitarian assistance and disaster response to remote areas.
The Defense Secretary condemned the use of anti-personnel mines by communist terrorist groups following an incident where six soldiers were injured.
Teodoro stressed the need for SOCOM to transform into a flexible, rapid-response force capable of addressing multi-domain threats, including those involving artificial intelligence and cyber warfare.
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