Digging in at Ex Balikatan | New Zealand Army

As Lance Corporal Matthew Monteiro explains, protection from bullets and artillery is crucial during defensive operations. New Zealand Army soldiers have been fortifying fighting positions on Palawan Island, Philippines, in preparation for a fictitious opposing force landing during Exercise Balikatan. Training in the Philippines during Exercise Balikatan increases our expertise in jungle warfare in tropical environments and interoperability with the Australian Defence Force, Armed Forces of the Philippines, and the United States military. #ShoulderToShoulder #BK26