In a display of advanced military coordination and preparedness, the Philippine Army (PA) and the United States Army Pacific (USARPAC) conducted a high-profile Air Assault and Airport Seizure operation on May 24 as part of the ongoing Salaknib 2025 exercise.
The air-ground maneuver held in Calayan, Cagayan underscored the combined forces’ capability to secure vital strategic locations through Maritime Key Terrain Security Operations, utilizing cutting-edge assets like the V-22 Osprey, CH-47 Chinook, and UH-60 Black Hawk.
According to Armed Forces of the Philippines, the exercise enhanced interoperability and showcased the readiness of both armies to respond to complex operational scenarios.
Salaknib 2025, a cornerstone of the PH-US defense partnership, aims to strengthen joint military procedures, improve readiness, and deepen mutual understanding of each other’s doctrines.
