Philippine and US Air Forces conduct joint flight in Pampanga for Cope Thunder 26-1

On 2026-04-08, the Philippine Air Force conducted a joint flight operation with the United States Pacific Air Forces at Basa Air Base in Floridablanca, Pampanga, as part of Cope Thunder Philippines 26-1. The article describes the flight as a training activity to strengthen interoperability and readiness. No violence or casualties were reported.