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DARWIN, Australia — For the first time in its 77 year history, the Philippine Air Force sent fighter jets to a military exercise in Australia. In his report on 24 Oras on Monday, Chino Gaston said the PAF deployed four FA-50PH Golden Eagle light combat aircraft to the ongoing Pitch Black 2024 Multilateral Exercise in Australia.
Filipino pilots will also hone their skills in night flying exercises. “So lahat dito has something to do sa pag protekta ng air defense at aid defense security .. focus tayo dito sa counter air and air interdiction at the same time,” said Lieutenant Colonel Mario Mendoza, a member of the PAF contingent.Many of the countries involved in the exercise such as the US, Japan, UK, Australia, France and Canada support the Philippines in the ongoing dispute in the West Philippine Sea against China.
Pitch Black Exercises 2024 FA 50 Golden Eagle Darwin Australia Military Exercise
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