Philippines, US launch joint drills aimed at 'deterrence'

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Philippines, U.S. launch joint drills aimed at 'deterrence'

Philippine and US air forces conduct joint exercises to boost operational coordination and strategic deterrence in the region.

PH, US launch air drills, aim for 'strategic deterrence'

THE Philippine and US air forces kicked off joint exercises Monday aimed at boosting operational coordination and enhancing "strategic deterrence," the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said. The drills follow months of confrontations between Beijing and Manila over disputed areas of the South China Sea, with significantly larger US-Philippine air, land and sea exercises set for late April. "Enhancing combat readiness and elevating joint mis…

Philippines, US launch joint exercises

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US, PH air forces start 'Cope Thunder' war games

PAMPANGA, Philippines — The Philippines and the United States opened on Monday this year’s iteration of their air forces’ joint “Cope Thunder” exercise at Clark Air Base in Pampanga. According to the Philippine Air Force (PAF), the bilateral exercise is sponsored by the US Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) dubbed “Cope Thunder Philippines 25-1.” It will