The Philippine Air Force (PAF) and the U.S. Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) conducted joint air operations from February 2 to 6, 2026. Military activities were held at Colonel Ernesto Rabina Air Base in Tarlac City and in airspace over the West Philippine Sea and Luzon Strait. The exercises included a live drop drill and an air defense scenario over the West Philippine Sea. The PAF said the exercises strengthened cooperation and readiness through joint planning and execution in a realistic training e