AFP tests firepower in AJEX DAGITPA
Philippine Marine Corps personnel prepares artillery rounds during the combined arms live fire exercise on November 15 in Burgos, Ilocos Norte as part of the AFP Joint Exercise DAGITPA. Photo by PFC Carmelotes/PAOAFP

AFP tests firepower in AJEX DAGITPA

CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City—The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) tested its combined arms firepower in a live fire exercise on November 15 as part of the AFP Joint Exercise Dagat-Langit-Lupa (AJEX DAGITPA) in Burgos, Ilocos Norte.

General Romeo Brawner Jr witnessed the event that featured the AFP’s newly acquired artilleries of the Philippine Army and the Philippine Marine Corps working in tandem with the Philippine Air Force’s AW109 and A-29B Super Tucano aircraft.

The exercise tests and demonstrates the capability of AFP Major Services to conduct joint territorial defense operations and highlights the seamless integration of different military units and platforms.

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