Manila, March 7 -- The Philippine Army (PA) on Friday said its Sabrah light tanks, ATMOS self-propelled 155mm howitzers, and newly-procured mortar systems showcased their firepower during the live-fire drills at the Crow Valley Gunnery Range in Capas, Tarlac.

The activity is part of the "Battle Phase 2" of the 10-day Combined Arms Training Exercise (CATEX) "Katihan" which started on March 3.

"The ATMOS 2000 self-propelled (155mm) howitzers of the Army Artillery Regiment, Armor Division assets such as the Sabrah light tanks and newly procured mortars were among the defense assets utilized in the live fire exercise at the expansive lahar fields of the Crow Valley Gunnery Range," PA spokesperson Col. Louie Dema-ala said in a statement.

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