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Soaring Together US and Philippine Fighter Jets Stage Joint Patrol Over Disputed South China Sea Waters

In a significant display of military cooperation, United States and Philippine fighter aircraft have conducted a joint patrol over a disputed South China Sea shoal where Chinese fighter jets fired flares last year to drive away a Philippine aircraft. This exercise, which included bilateral bomber air patrols, air intercept training, and photo exercises, was carried out by the US Pacific Air Force (Pacaf) in collaboration with the Philippine Air Force (PAF).

The joint patrol involved two Philippine FA-50 fighter aircraft and two American B1-B bombers, demonstrating a commitment to enhancing interoperability between the two nations' military forces. According to PAF spokesperson Col. Ma. Consuelo Castillo, the exercise aimed to improve air domain awareness, agile combat employment, and support shared bilateral objectives.

Contrary to concerns about recent tensions in the region, Philippine officials emphasized that this joint air patrol was a regular training activity, not a response to any specific incident or provocation. This cooperative effort falls under the framework of the Mutual Defense Board-Security Engagement Board activities between the Philippines and the United States specifically addressing bilateral air activities and joint air patrols, Castillo said.

The joint patrol and air-intercept drills over the disputed Scarborough Shoal off the northwestern Philippines marked a significant milestone in US-Philippine military cooperation. This exercise was particularly noteworthy, as it was the first such activity since US President Donald Trump took office. Trump's America First foreign policy has raised concerns among Washington's allies in Asia about the scale and depth of US commitment to the region in his new term.

In August last year, Chinese Air Force aircraft flew close and then fired flares in the path of a Philippine Air Force plane on routine patrol over the Scarborough Shoal. The incident was strongly condemned and protested by the Philippine government, with military officials warning that it posed a threat to their aircraft and crew, interfered with lawful flight operations, and contravened international law.

The joint patrol is part of a broader effort to strengthen security ties between the US and its allies in the Asia-Pacific region. The US has long been committed to defending the Philippines, its oldest treaty ally in Asia, and has repeatedly warned that it would defend the country if Philippine forces come under an armed attack, including in the South China Sea.

The joint patrol also underscores the importance of maintaining a robust military presence in the region, particularly in the face of increasingly assertive actions by China. The US military has reported encountering dangerous maneuvers by Chinese air force planes in the past over disputed waters, where it has deployed fighter jets and navy ships to promote freedom of navigation and overflight.

As tensions continue to rise in the South China Sea, this joint patrol demonstrates a commitment to cooperation and deterrence, ensuring that the region remains stable and secure for all nations.

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