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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

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/174296626409020230425-balikatan-paf-tai-sorties-HO-2.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">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. <em>Handout, Philippine Air Force/File</em></span></span></span></div><p>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.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/3/24/marcos-oks-vfa-talks-between-ph-and-france-1913">Marcos OKs VFA talks between PH and France, says Teodoro</a></div><p>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.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/world/2024/6/4/short-on-troops-australia-opens-military-to-non-citizens-1404">Short on troops, Australia opens military to non-citizens</a></div><p>“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.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/06/05/23/ph-australia-to-hold-15-defense-drills-in-2024-army">Philippines, Australia to hold 15 defense drills in 2024: army</a></div><p>“Their participation will help improve doctrinal knowledge, strategic planning and coordination skills, strengthening PAF capacity for future joint exercises,” she added. </p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/spotlight/02/06/20/in-numbers-how-beneficial-is-vfa-to-the-philippines">IN NUMBERS: How beneficial is VFA to the Philippines?</a></div><p>The exercise will involve live drills, amphibious landings, ground force maneuvers, air combat, and maritime operations, providing a comprehensive training environment for participating forces. </p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/2/28/marcos-hopes-for-more-robust-ph-australian-ties-with-state-visit-1331">Marcos hopes for more robust PH-Australian ties with state visit</a></div><p>“The exercise also aims to enhance interoperability, coordination and operational readiness among allied forces,” the official said.</p><p>The PAF’s involvement in Talisman Sabre 2025 aligns with the Philippines’ defense cooperation agreements with the US and Australia, according to Castillo.</p><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO</strong></div><div><strong><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/BJbgWmLHTiY?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span></strong><br/></div>

<p>The Philippine Air Force is set to participate in this year’s Talisman Sabre, a biennial multinational military exercise led by Australia and United States.</p>

The Philippine Air Force is set to participate in this year’s Talisman Sabre, a biennial multinational military exercise led by Australia and United States.

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Philippine Air Force to join Australia-US military exercise as 'spectators'

Bianca Dava,

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Published Mar 26, 2025 02:34 PM PHT

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