PNP SWAT ranks 25th in UAE SWAT Challenge

The Philippine National Police (PNP) Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) unit improved its world ranking to 25th place out of 103 countries in the UAE SWAT Challenge, a significant improvement from previous rankings of 45th in 2023 and 34th in 2024.

The PNP SWAT team received special recognition at a ceremony led by Deputy Chief for Operations Lt. Gen. Robert Rodriguez at Camp Crame on Wednesday.

PNP Chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil praised the unit's performance, emphasizing its contribution to enhancing global law enforcement partnerships and operational effectiveness.

China Police Team B and C won gold and bronze medals with 480 and 457 points respectively, while Kazakhstan's Sunkar team secured the silver medal with 470 points.

The PNP SWAT contingent has been awarded the Medalya ng Kasanayan for their exceptional performance in the prestigious UAE SWAT Challenge which tests tactical units' precision, teamwork, adaptability, and operational excellence.

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