MANILA, Philippines – Inilunsad ng Artillery Regiment ng Philippine Army ang kauna-unahan nitong Ground-Launched Missile Battalion bilang bahagi ng modernization ng militar.
“Organizational developments are part of the PA’s continuous modernization efforts to strengthen its overall readiness, all aligned with national security policies and strict security protocols,” sinabi ni Philippine Army spokesperson Colonel Louie Dema-ala sa panayam ng GMA News.
Ang 1st Ground-Launched Missile Battalion ay pinagana sa seremonya sa Artillery Regiment headquarters sa Fort Magsaysay, Nueva Ecija noong Oktubre 21.
“The activation of the 1st Ground-Launched Missile Battalion (P) marks a historic step for the Philippine Army, being its first dedicated unit to operate a ground-launched missile system,” saad sa pahayag ng Artillery Regiment.
“This milestone underscores the Army’s commitment to enhancing its long-range precision strike capability and strengthening the country’s territorial defense posture,” dagdag pa.
Si Colonel Michael Yves Rayman naman ang itinalagang commander ng bagong buong batalyon.
Nangako si Rayman na sisiguruhin ang operational readiness at proficiency ng unit sa paggamit sa bagong missile system.
Ipinunto niya ang kahalagahan ng puspusang training at seamless integration ng bagong capability na ito sa kabuuan ng combat doctrine ng Army. RNT/JGC
