CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City – The Armed Forces of the Philippines and the United States military successfully completed the inaugural Information Warfighter Exercise (IWX) from April 1 to 5, here at the General Headquarters.
The week-long exercise strengthened interoperability between AFP and US information operations planners, empowered the AFP with enhanced IO capabilities, and set the standard for future local IO training programs. Key law enforcement agencies such as the Philippine National Police and the Philippine Coast Guard, actively engaged in the exercise, emphasizing its comprehensive scope and significance in strengthening national defense strategies.
The brainchild of the Marine Corps Information Operations Center in Quantico, Virginia, the IWX stands at the forefront of innovative IO training methodologies. Employing a matrix-style wargame framework, the exercise equipped participants with the requisite skills to strategize and execute operations within the complexities of the contemporary information environment.
Historically, this marked the first instance where the IWX has been hosted outside the United States. Its integration into the Balikatan Exercise 39-2024 not only underscored the unwavering commitment of both nations to collaborative defense efforts but also served as a significant milestone in the enduring partnership between the Philippines and the US.
