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Philippine Air Force to join Australia-US military exercise as 'spectators'
Philippine Air Force to join Australia-US military exercise as 'spectators'
Pilots from the 5th Fighter Wing of the Philippine Air Force, together with Hawker Hunter pilots from the US, performed Tactical Air Intercept (TAI) sorties at Clark Air Base, Mabalacat City, Pampanga on April 20, 2023. Handout, Philippine Air Force/File
Pilots from the 5th Fighter Wing of the Philippine Air Force, together with Hawker Hunter pilots from the US, performed Tactical Air Intercept (TAI) sorties at Clark Air Base, Mabalacat City, Pampanga on April 20, 2023. Handout, Philippine Air Force/FileMANILA — The Philippine Air Force (PAF) is set to participate in this year’s Talisman Sabre, a biennial multinational military exercise led by Australia and the United States.
MANILA — The Philippine Air Force (PAF) is set to participate in this year’s Talisman Sabre, a biennial multinational military exercise led by Australia and the United States.
PAF spokesperson Col. Ma. Consuelo Castillo said they will be sending officers and enlisted personnel as observers in the “largest and 11th iteration of the exercise” scheduled from March 29 to April 5.
PAF spokesperson Col. Ma. Consuelo Castillo said they will be sending officers and enlisted personnel as observers in the “largest and 11th iteration of the exercise” scheduled from March 29 to April 5.
“Nineteen PAF officers and enlisted personnel will be present as spectators, allowing them to observe and gain valuable insights into large scale multinational operations,” Castillo said on Wednesday.
“Nineteen PAF officers and enlisted personnel will be present as spectators, allowing them to observe and gain valuable insights into large scale multinational operations,” Castillo said on Wednesday.
“Their participation will help improve doctrinal knowledge, strategic planning and coordination skills, strengthening PAF capacity for future joint exercises,” she added.
“Their participation will help improve doctrinal knowledge, strategic planning and coordination skills, strengthening PAF capacity for future joint exercises,” she added.
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The exercise will involve live drills, amphibious landings, ground force maneuvers, air combat, and maritime operations, providing a comprehensive training environment for participating forces.
The exercise will involve live drills, amphibious landings, ground force maneuvers, air combat, and maritime operations, providing a comprehensive training environment for participating forces.
“The exercise also aims to enhance interoperability, coordination and operational readiness among allied forces,” the official said.
“The exercise also aims to enhance interoperability, coordination and operational readiness among allied forces,” the official said.
The PAF’s involvement in Talisman Sabre 2025 aligns with the Philippines’ defense cooperation agreements with the US and Australia, according to Castillo.
The PAF’s involvement in Talisman Sabre 2025 aligns with the Philippines’ defense cooperation agreements with the US and Australia, according to Castillo.
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