The “Cope-Thunder” military exercise, jointly conducted by the US and Philippine air forces, started with a ceremony held in Angeles City, Pampanga province of the Philippines. The bilateral exercise will last until April 17; It aims to develop asymmetric warfare capabilities, increase air superiority, and strengthen international coordination and deterrence in an environment of increasing geopolitical mobility. The exercise is being carried out at a time when the pressure that the war between the US-Israel and Iran may put on military resources and the possible effects of this situation on the defense posture in the Indo-Pacific and the “First Island Chain” strategies carried out with allies such as the Philippines, Japan and Taiwan around the East and South China Sea are being discussed.
US Pacific Air Forces Delegation Chief Brigadier General Phillip L. Mallory (center) and Philippine Air Force officials also attended the opening ceremony. Source: AA
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