A robotic welding arm utilizes a Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing process to create a metal test print at The Forge, a joint U.S. Indo-Pacific Command manufacturing asset during Exercise Balikatan 2026 at Fort Magsaysay, Philippines, April 26, 2026. The joint facility integrates automated technology to streamline production for multi-service engineering requirements. Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military that represents the strength of our alliance, improves our capable combined force, and demonstrates our commitment to regional peace and prosperity. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Taylor Gray)
| Date Taken: | 04.26.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 05.03.2026 02:41 |
| Photo ID: | 9655389 |
| VIRIN: | 260425-A-YX677-1104 |
| Resolution: | 5394x4168 |
| Size: | 6.21 MB |
| Location: | FORT MAGSAYSAY, PH |
| Web Views: | 1 |
| Downloads: | 1 |
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