00:00The Philippine Army conducted live fire exercises in Crow Valley, Parlak, featuring the Sabra
00:06Light Tanks for the first time.
00:08These tanks, purchased from Israel last year, are part of the Armed Forces of the Philippines
00:13or AFP modernization program.
00:16The exercise also included firing 155mm howitzers and other weapons.
00:22Brigadier General Michael Logico emphasized the importance of armored platforms for speed,
00:28firepower, and protection in mobile warfare.
00:31Caltech's katihan was to strengthen combined armed operations and enhance external defense
00:38capabilities amid rising geopolitical tensions.
00:43This Balikatan for this year, it will be our full battle test.
00:48So we will be executing the concept of operations for our bilateral defense of the sovereignty
00:59of the Philippines.
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