Philippine Air Force crash exposes gaps in modernisation drive

A mid-air collision of two Philippine Air Force trainer aircraft killed four pilots during a fly-by rehearsal at Fernando Air Base, reviving scrutiny of the service's ageing fleet and safety systems. The incident underscores the strain that Manila's accelerated acquisition of advanced combat aircraft places on training and maintenance capacity. Whether this prompts a formal safety review or slows procurement remains uncertain.

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