U.S. Army HIMARS at Balikatan 26

During the counter-landing live-fire training, forces demonstrated their ability to sense the actions of a dynamic notional enemy, make collective real-time decisions, and coordinate an array of fire from missile systems, fighter aircraft, mortars, and machine guns.

260427-N-N0132-1003.JPG Photo By: Staff Sgt. Brandon Rickert

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Apr 27, 2026

260427-N-N0132-1003 - PALAWAN, Philippines (April 27, 2026) — A U.S. Army M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System from 5th Battalion, 3rd Artillery Regiment, 7th Infantry Division/ Multi-Domain Command- Pacific fires for a training iteration in support of Exercise Balikatan 26, in Palawan, Philippines, April 27, 2026. Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military that represents the strength of our alliance, improves our capable combined force, and demonstrates our commitment to regional peace and prosperity. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Brandon Rickert)

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