PH-US Armies showcase air assault and airport seizure in Calayan
Joint Philippine and U.S. forces board a CH-47 Chinook helicopter during the Air Assault and Airport Seizure operation in Calayan.

PH-US Armies showcase air assault and airport seizure in Calayan

As part of the ongoing Salaknib 2025 exercise, forces from the U.S. Army Pacific (USARPAC) and the Philippine Army successfully conducted a complex Air Assault and Airport Seizure operation in Calayan, Philippines, on May 24. This critical maneuver was a central component of Maritime Key Terrain Security Operations, designed to enhance the combined forces' ability to secure vital strategic locations.
The exercise utilized a range of assets, including the V-22 Osprey, rotary-wing aircraft such as the CH-47 Chinook and UH-60 Black Hawk—among others—to support the air-ground maneuver and coordinated seizure of the airstrip.

The overarching objectives of Salaknib focus on strengthening interoperability, enhancing readiness, and fostering a deeper understanding of each other's military doctrines and procedures.

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