Philippine Air Force to join Australia’s Pitch Black 2026 exercise

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Air Force (PAF) said on Tuesday it would deploy two elements of FA-50 fighter jets and a C-130 transport aircraft to Australia for Exercise Pitch Black 2026, the Royal Australian Air Force’s premier biennial multinational air combat exercise. PAF spokesperson Col. Christina Basco said the exercise would run from July 17 to Aug. 7 in Northern Australia and bring together air forces from 21 partner nations for tactical flying missions and integrated training aimed at enhancing interoperability and operational readiness. An element in military aviation consists of a lead aircraft and a trail aircraft, meaning the Philippine contingent will deploy four FA-50 light […]... Keep on reading: Philippine Air Force to join Australia’s Pitch Black 2026 exercise