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MANILA – The Philippine Air Force (PAF) on Wednesday announced that it is sees more high-level interactions with the US Pacific Air Force (PACAF).

This came as PACAF commander Gen. Kevin Schneider paid a visit to PAF chief Arthur Cordura at Villamor Air Base, Pasay City on Tuesday, Air Force spokesperson Col. Ma. Consuelo Castillo said in a statement.

“During the visit, Gen. Schneider and Lt. Gen. Cordura engaged in discussions on bolstering interoperability between the two Air Forces and excellence in combined operations,” she added.

Castillo also said the two Air Force commanders, in their meeting, also emphasized the importance of joint exercises and training programs in enhancing the operational capabilities of both forces.

“The high-level meeting further addressed key areas, including information sharing, airman-to-airman talks, and routine maritime cooperative activities,” she added.

Cordura and Scheinder also discussed ongoing projects under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA), which aim to facilitate cooperation in humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations, strengthen the country’s defense capabilities, and promote regional security.

“As part of the visit, Gen. Schneider and his delegation will visit PAF Air Bases and EDCA project sites in Pampanga, Palawan, Cebu, and Lumbia Airport in Cagayan de Oro,” Castillo said.

With this activity, the PAF and PACAF reinforces their commitment to enhancing interoperability, promoting operational excellence, strengthening bilateral relations, boosting defense capabilities, and supporting peace and security in the Indo-Pacific Region. (PNA)

📸 INTEROPERABILITY. PAF chief Lt. Gen. Arthur Cordura and PACAF commander Gen. Arthur Cordura during their meeting at Villamor Air Base, Pasay City on Tuesday (Jan. 28, 2025). The meeting reinforced the commitment of the Air Forces in enhancing interoperability, promoting operational excellence, strengthening bilateral relations, boosting defense capabilities, and supporting peace and security in the Indo-Pacific Region. (Photo courtesy of the PAF)