The Philippine Army recently held comprehensive exercises designed to sharpen both its land warfare and cyber defense readiness.
The land-based military unit conducted a large-scale live-fire exercise on Friday, March 7, at the Combat Readiness Training Area in Fort Magsaysay, Nueva Ecija, and the Crow Valley Gunnery Range in Capas, Tarlac.
The drills featured advanced weaponry, including ATMOS 2000 self-propelled 155mm howitzers, Sabrah light tanks, and newly acquired mortars, alongside infantry and specialized units.
The exercise simulated battlefield scenarios to test command-and-control strategies and validate the Army’s ability to project and sustain forces under its Land Defense Concept.
Army Chief Lieutenant General Roy Galido highlighted the importance of such training in enhancing operational readiness and interoperability with the Philippine Navy and Air Force.
The event also served as a preparation for upcoming joint exercises with US forces, including Salaknib and Balikatan, coinciding with the Philippine Army’s 128th founding anniversary.
Following the land-based drills, the Army launched Cyber Defense Exercise 2025 on March 8 at its headquarters in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City.
The two-day event brought together 20 teams from various universities and reserve units, providing hands-on training in cybersecurity threat detection and mitigation.
Organized by the Army’s Office of the Assistant Chief of Staff for Communications, Electronics, and Information Systems, the exercise aimed to develop skilled cyber defenders capable of addressing emerging threats in the digital domain.