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EXERCISE BALIKATAN | Ph Builds Air Defense Ties Through SPYDER SMEE

News Blog 26 April 2025

The 960th Air and Missile Defense Group (960AMDG) of the Philippine Air Force shared their knowledge and operational experience during the SPYDER (Surface-to-Air Python and Derby) Subject Matter Expert Exchange (SMEE) at the Naval Education, Training and Doctrine Command in San Antonio, Zambales on April 25.

Working alongside partners from the United States, Japan and the the United Kingdom, Filipino air defenders contributed valuable insights to strengthen multinational cooperation under Exercise Balikatan 40-2025.

EXERCISE BALIKATAN | Philippine Air Force, US Forces Explore Air Defense Synergy in High-Level SMEE

News Blog 26 April 2025

The 960th Air and Missile Defense Group of the Philippine Air Force (PAF) participated in a Subject Matter Expert Exchange (SMEE) with the US Marine Corps' 3rd Littoral Anti-Air Battalion and the US Army's 35th Air Defense Artillery at the Naval Education Training and Doctrine Command (NETDC) in San Antonio, Zambales – on Friday, April 25.

The exchange focused on potential integration of the US Marine Air Defense Integrated System (MADIS) and Avenger systems with the PAF’s SPYDER system to enhance joint air and missile defense capabilities, supporting stronger interoperability under this year’s Exercise Balikatan 40-2025.///

EXERCISE BALIKATAN | Strength at Sea: FF150 Drills for Readiness

News Blog 26 April 2025

On 25 April 2025, personnel of the BRP Jose Rizal (FF150) actively participated in a fire drill, first aid response, and casualty evacuation exercise as part of the Multilateral Maritime Event of Exercise Balikatan 40-2025.

Held at sea, the activities aimed to enhance the crew’s readiness and coordination in responding to onboard emergencies, with emphasis on fire suppression, immediate medical response, and safe evacuation procedures in order to respond to various maritime emergencies.

EXERCISE BALIKATAN | PH, US Naval Forces Conduct Live-Fire Gunnery Exercise Off Zambales

News Blog 26 April 2025

The Armed Forces of the Philippines led a successful Gunnery Exercise (GUNNEX) on April 25 at 21 nautical miles west of the coast of San Felipe, Zambales, as part of the ongoing Multilateral Maritime Event (MME) of Exercise Balikatan 40-2025.

Gen. Brawner: AFP troops in Mindanao alert, ready for the Election

News Blog 25 April 2025

Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff General Romeo S Brawner Jr. affirmed the preparedness of the 403rd Infantry (Peacemaker) Brigade and the entire 4th Infantry (Diamond) Division to serve and secure the upcoming 2025 Elections within Mindanao during his visit on April 24 at Camp Osito Bahian, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon.