The U.S. Army’s 25th Infantry Division, in collaboration with the Armed Forces of the Philippines and various multinational partners, initiated the second phase of Exercise Salaknib, a bilateral military drill. This phase is formally known as the Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center-Exportable Exercise, indicating a focus on preparedness and interoperability between multiple nations’ armed forces.
Exercise Salaknib appears to be a strategically significant event as it involves not only the Philippines and the U.S. but also extends to other multinational allies. However, the source material offers limited information about this exercise, with no details on the budget, specific participants, or the objectives and outcomes expected from this multinational endeavor.
A more comprehensive overview of the exercise, including its operational scope and financial implications, would be necessary to understand its full impact and ensure transparency and accountability in military spending and collaborations such as those highlighted in War Is Still A Racket.