The Philippine Army and U.S. Army Pacific (USARPAC) troops successfully conducted a live-fire test of two High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) units during the “Operation Spartan Strike” exercise held at Canantong Fire Base, Laur, Nueva Ecija on June 30, 2025.
This marks a continuing collaboration following the HIMARS debut during Exercise Salaknib in 2023, demonstrating the system’s precision and mobility beyond current Philippine Army capabilities.
The truck-mounted HIMARS, known for its agility and powerful targeting, reinforces tactical effectiveness in battlefield scenarios and enhances defensive strength.
The Philippine Army commended the participants for optimizing the bilateral training, which improved interoperability and fire support strategies between PA and USARPAC.
Army officials emphasized the value of synchronized kinetic operations executed in a controlled environment during the exercise.