Air Force crash revives debate on Philippine military’s modernisation limits
A collision involving two Philippine Air Force training aircraft killed four pilots at Fernando Air Base in Lipa City, Batangas. The crash has renewed debate about the military’s ability to maintain aircraft, train pilots and safely modernize its aging fleet as it seeks more advanced combat aircraft.
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