MANILA, Philippines – Philippine Air Force FA-50PH fighter jets joined Royal Australian Air Force EA-18 Growlers in air combat drills on Tuesday, August 19, during the ongoing Philippines-Australia Amphibious and Land Operations 2025 (Ex-ALON 25).
The joint exercise, which runs until August 29, features advanced air combat training to boost interoperability and strengthen defense ties between Manila and Canberra amid rising regional security challenges.
