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Phl, U.S. armies wrap up Cagayan Valley drills
Philippine Army (PA) and US Army Pacific (USARPAC) forces concluded their "Salaknib" Phase 2 drills in Cagayan Valley on Thursday, June 19, 2025.
The exercise, held from June 16 to 19, involved coordinated land, air, and sea movements to build combat power for territorial defense.
Over 100 mobility assets participated in a ground convoy from Fort Magsaysay, Nueva Ecija, to various locations in Nueva Vizcaya and Isabela.
Combined forces conducted Military Free Fall drills at Bagabag Airstrip in Nueva Vizcaya and Fast Rope Insertion and Extraction System (FRIES) exercises in Isabela.
These drills assessed the ability of both forces to rapidly deploy troops in challenging environments.
Armor assets were deployed to Port Irene in Cagayan using US Navy Landing Craft Units.
The annual 'Salaknib' exercise aims to deepen interoperability between the PA and USARPAC while reinforcing the PA's capacity to defend the country against external threats.
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