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LOOK: Air Force’s FA-50s join PH-US patrols in West Philippine Sea
Two Philippine Air Force FA-50PH jets participated in a joint maritime air patrol with the United States over Batanes and the West Philippine Sea.
This activity is part of a larger Philippine-US Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA) aimed at enhancing interoperability and regional cooperation.
The MCA involves naval ships and aircraft from both countries, including the Philippines' FA-50PHs, an A-29B Super Tucano, and three Navy vessels, and the US's P8-A Poseidon aircraft and a Littoral Combat Ship.
The joint patrol occurs amidst heightened tensions between Manila and Beijing due to China's harassment of Filipino vessels in the West Philippine Sea.
Military officials emphasized that the joint patrol is not intended to escalate tensions with China.
The Philippine Air Force stated its commitment to maintaining air asset readiness to protect national territory and maritime interests.
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