The U.S. Army's 25th Infantry Division brought several new weapons to this year's Balikatan exercise.
U.S. soldiers with the 25th Infantry Division Artillery fire a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System during a counter-landing live-fire exercise as part of Exercise Balikatan 2026 at La Paz Sand Dunes, Laoag City, Philippines, May 4, 2026.
U.S. Army / Sgt. Duke Edwards
By Jennifer Hlad
Managing Editor, Defense One
May 5, 2026
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