US and Philippine fighter aircraft jointly patrol disputed shoal region guarded by China
Tuesday, 4 February 2025 The US and Philippine air forces conducted a joint patrol and air-intercept drills over the disputed Scarborough Shoal, marking their first under President Trump’s new term. Two US B-1 bombers and three Philippine FA-50 jets participated, enhancing coordination and combat readiness. Tensions remain high after Chinese jets fired flares at a Philippine aircraft last year. The US reaffirmed its commitment to defending the Philippines against attacks in the South China Sea.
A twin-seater Mirage 2000 fighter jet crashed near Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh, during a routine training sortie on Thursday. Defence officials confirmed that a Court of Inquiry has been ordered to determine the cause of the crash. The aircraft, a crucial part of the Indian Air Force's fleet, was on a...
Recent tensions between China and the Philippines have escalated following a close encounter between a Chinese military helicopter and a Philippine fisheries aircraft over the disputed Scarborough..
Tuesday, 4 February 2025
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