Manila, June 25 -- Two High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) platforms and four premier attack helicopters of the United States, the AH-64 "Apache," will take part in the "Operation Lightning Strike" of the Philippine Army (PA) and US Army Pacific (USARPAC) in Palayan City, Nueva Ecija on June 30.

This exercise is part of the ongoing "Salaknib" Phase 2 exercises between Filipino and American soldiers, Army spokesperson Col. Louie Dema-ala said in an advisory Wednesday.

"The PA through the Artillery Regiment and the USARPAC's 25th Infantry Division will carry out a coordinated deep attack dubbed as 'Operation Lightning Strike' as part of the 'Salaknib' Phase 2 on June 30, 2025 within the vicinity of Palayan City, Nueva Ecija. B...