Philippine Army Received First 5 Guarani 6x6 APC and 9 Additional Sabrah Light Tanks

07 Maret 2024

First five of Guarani amphibious 6x6 APC (photo: Philippine Army)

CGPA graces the blessing ceremony of newly-acquired assets

The Army Commanding General Lt. Gen. Roy M. Galido graced the blessing ceremony of newly-acquired assets of the Armor “Pambato” Division at Camp O'Donnell, Sta. Lucia, Capas, Tarlac on March 5, 2024.

Blessing ceremony of first five Guarani amphibious 6x6 APC (photo: Philippine Army)

Lt. Gen. Galido, who was joined by the Southern Luzon Commander and concurrent Armor Division Commander Maj. Gen. Facundo Palafox IV, led the blessing ceremony of five 6x6 wheeled Armor Personnel Carriers, nine ASCOD Sabrah Light Tanks, one Command Post Vehicle, and one Tractor-Head. Likewise, the Army Chief also led the unveiling of markers for the Mess Hall, Armor Museum, and Maintenance Depot Facility.

9 additional ASCOD Sabrah light tanks (photo: Philippine Army)

The newly-acquired assets will bolster the Armor Division’s capabilities in terms of operational readiness towards attaining a world-class, multi-mission-ready, and cross-domain capable armor force. “Our goal is to establish a “Matatag na Hukbong Katihan para sa Bagong Pilipinas,” said Lt. Gen. Galido in his message. 

(Philippine Army)