Philippine Air Force's FA-50 fighter jet goes missing

gmanetwork.com — March 4, 2025 at 05:01 AM UTC

The Philippine Air Force (PAF) reported that an FA-50 fighter jet went missing during a tactical night operation early on March 4, 2025. The aircraft lost communication shortly before reaching its target area. Other aircraft in the mission attempted to re-establish contact but were unsuccessful. They returned to Mactan, Cebu, after the communication loss. The PAF is conducting extensive search operations to locate the missing jet and its crew. The focus remains on ensuring the safe return of the aircrew.

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