US, Philippine fighter aircraft jointly patrol disputed shoal region guarded by China
- Posted on February 4, 2025
- By Business News Today
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US, Philippine fighter aircraft jointly patrol disputed shoal region guarded by China
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US and Philippine fighter aircraft conducted joint patrol and training exercises over the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea. This marked the first such operation under US President Trump, focusing on intercept drills amid rising tensions with Chinese forces in the region.