MANILA, Philippines —The Philippine Air Force (PAF) conducted a joint flight operation with the United States Pacific Air Forces as part of the Cope Thunder Philippines 26-1 exercises at Basa Air Base in Floridablanca, Pampanga.
The activity featured the FA-50PH Fighting Eagle flying alongside the F-22 Raptor, highlighting efforts to strengthen coordination and operational synergy between allied air forces.
According to officials, the US-PH joint air drills reflected a shared commitment to maintaining peace, stability and security in the Indo-Pacific region, aligned with the PAF’s goal of building a mission-oriented, capability-driven and values-based organization.