Army to Showcase New Tanks, Artillery Systems at Salaknib 2026

PH Army joined by US, Japan and Aussie troops in ‘largest’ Salaknib military exercise

More than 7,000 soldiers from the Philippine Army, the United States Army, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, and the Australian Army will take part in the 2026 iteration of Exercise SALAKNIB Phase I at Fort Ramon Magsaysay in Palayan City, Nueva Ecija that started this week.

US-Philippine Alliance in Focus as Salaknib 2026 Exercises Kick Off

The U.S. and Philippine armies have launched Exercise Salaknib 2026 with an opening ceremony at Fort Magsaysay, the country’s largest military base. The annual exercise, hosted by the Philippines, seeks to strengthen military ties and support stability in the Indo-Pacific. Thousands of soldiers from both countries will train together in the coming weeks. Activities include jungle warfare, aviation support, live-fire drills and archipelagic defen…

Army to showcase new tanks, artillery systems at Salaknib 2026

FORT MAGSAYSAY, Nueva Ecija — The Philippine Army (PA) will be showcasing its newly procured assets — including tanks, self-propelled artillery, and truck-mounted Howitzer systems — acquired through the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Modernization Program at this year’s Salaknib 2026.The Philippine Army, in collaboration with the US Army Pacific, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, Australian Army and the New Zealand Army, will participate i…

4 countries participate in largest 'Salaknib'

More than 7,000 troops from the Philippines, United States, Japan and Australia commenced yesterday the largest Salaknib exercise at Fort Ramon Magsaysay in Palayan City, Nueva Ecija.

Exercise Salaknib 2026 Deepens U.S.-Philippine Alliance

FORT MAGSAYSAY, Philippines - The United States Army and the Armed Forces of the Philippines reaffirmed their enduring partnership today as they officially commenced Exercise Salaknib 2026 with a formal opening ceremony. The annual exercise, hosted in the Philippines at the invitation of the Philippine government, marks a cornerstone of the U.S.-Philippines Alliance and a shared commitment to regional stability. Over the next several weeks, thou…