US Army AH‑64 Apache attack helicopters carried out a training flight on June 20, 2026 following the Salaknib 2026 joint exercise with the Philippines. The flight took place near Fort Magseisay in the Nova Asicha area of the Philippines. Salaknib is intended to reinforce the long‑standing US‑Philippine alliance and improve interoperability and readiness in the Indo‑Pacific region.