Soldiers of the Philippine Army and U.S. Army Pacific conducted a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) live fire exercise as part of the ongoing SALAKNIB Phase 2 at Canantong Fire Base in Laur, Nueva Ecija on August 09, 2023.
Philippine Army’s Artillery Regiment and Field Artillery personnel from the U.S. Army’s Multi-Domain Task Force worked closely together to maneuver, reload, and test fire the HIMARS batteries. The HIMARS, a missile launcher mounted on a five-ton truck, is capable of firing six guided missiles in rapid succession.
The exercise is a significant component of SALAKNIB, a bilateral training exercise designed to enhance the interoperability and readiness of the Philippine Army and U.S. Army Pacific forces.
The Army leadership commends the dedication and professionalism of the Philippine Army troops who participated in the exercise. Their unwavering commitment to excellence ensures that the Philippine Army remains a formidable force, capable of responding to the evolving challenges of national security.
Photos by PFC Divino S. Lozano, OACPA
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High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) fires a salvo during the live fire exercise that is part of the ongoing Exercise Salaknib at the Canantong Fire Base in Laur, Nueva Ecija on August 09, 2024.
High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) fires a salvo during the live fire exercise that is part of the ongoing Exercise Salaknib at the Canantong Fire Base in Laur, Nueva Ecija on August 09, 2024.
Army personnel inspects on the hardware and system of HIMARS during the live fire exercise at the Canantong Fire Base in Laur, Nueva Ecija on August 09, 2024.
Philippine Army soldiers reload a battery of the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) during the live fire exercise at the Canantong Fire Base in Laur, Nueva Ecija on August 09, 2024.
Philippine Army and U.S. Army Pacific soldiers prepare for the reloading of battery of the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) during the live fire exercise at the Canantong Fire Base in Laur, Nueva Ecija on August 09, 2024.
