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PAF, PACAF launch Cope Thunder 2025-1

PAF Commanding General Lt. Gen. Arthur Cordura and Air National Guard Mobilization Assistant to COMPACAF Maj. Gen. Christopher Sheppard of PACAF led the opening ceremony of Cope Thunder Philippines 2025-1 and flight exercises at Clark Air Base, Mabalacat City, Pampanga, on Monday, 7 April 2025. The PAF deployed 729 personnel and various aircraft, including FA-50PH, A-29B Super Tucano, S-76A, and S70i Blackhawk helicopters. PACAF sent 250 personnel and 12 F-16 fighter jets. The exercise highlights field training on aircraft maneuvers and tactics. Cope Thunder is a bilateral exercise between the Philippines and the U.S., focusing on combined air and ground operations. This year’s iteration aims to develop asymmetric warfare capabilities, enhance air superiority, improve international cooperation, and bolster sustainment systems for increased operational readiness.
PAF Commanding General Lt. Gen. Arthur Cordura and Air National Guard Mobilization Assistant to COMPACAF Maj. Gen. Christopher Sheppard of PACAF led the opening ceremony of Cope Thunder Philippines 2025-1 and flight exercises at Clark Air Base, Mabalacat City, Pampanga, on Monday, 7 April 2025. The PAF deployed 729 personnel and various aircraft, including FA-50PH, A-29B Super Tucano, S-76A, and S70i Blackhawk helicopters. PACAF sent 250 personnel and 12 F-16 fighter jets. The exercise highlights field training on aircraft maneuvers and tactics. Cope Thunder is a bilateral exercise between the Philippines and the U.S., focusing on combined air and ground operations. This year’s iteration aims to develop asymmetric warfare capabilities, enhance air superiority, improve international cooperation, and bolster sustainment systems for increased operational readiness.Analy Labor
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PAF Commanding General Lt. Gen. Arthur Cordura and Air National Guard Mobilization Assistant to COMPACAF Maj. Gen. Christopher Sheppard of PACAF led the opening ceremony of Cope Thunder Philippines 2025-1 and flight exercises at Clark Air Base, Mabalacat City, Pampanga, on Monday, 7 April 2025. The PAF deployed 729 personnel and various aircraft, including FA-50PH, A-29B Super Tucano, S-76A, and S70i Blackhawk helicopters. PACAF sent 250 personnel and 12 F-16 fighter jets. The exercise highlights field training on aircraft maneuvers and tactics. Cope Thunder is a bilateral exercise between the Philippines and the U.S., focusing on combined air and ground operations. This year’s iteration aims to develop asymmetric warfare capabilities, enhance air superiority, improve international cooperation, and bolster sustainment systems for increased operational readiness.
PAF Commanding General Lt. Gen. Arthur Cordura and Air National Guard Mobilization Assistant to COMPACAF Maj. Gen. Christopher Sheppard of PACAF led the opening ceremony of Cope Thunder Philippines 2025-1 and flight exercises at Clark Air Base, Mabalacat City, Pampanga, on Monday, 7 April 2025. The PAF deployed 729 personnel and various aircraft, including FA-50PH, A-29B Super Tucano, S-76A, and S70i Blackhawk helicopters. PACAF sent 250 personnel and 12 F-16 fighter jets. The exercise highlights field training on aircraft maneuvers and tactics. Cope Thunder is a bilateral exercise between the Philippines and the U.S., focusing on combined air and ground operations. This year’s iteration aims to develop asymmetric warfare capabilities, enhance air superiority, improve international cooperation, and bolster sustainment systems for increased operational readiness.Analy Labor
PAF Commanding General Lt. Gen. Arthur Cordura and Air National Guard Mobilization Assistant to COMPACAF Maj. Gen. Christopher Sheppard of PACAF led the opening ceremony of Cope Thunder Philippines 2025-1 and flight exercises at Clark Air Base, Mabalacat City, Pampanga, on Monday, 7 April 2025. The PAF deployed 729 personnel and various aircraft, including FA-50PH, A-29B Super Tucano, S-76A, and S70i Blackhawk helicopters. PACAF sent 250 personnel and 12 F-16 fighter jets. The exercise highlights field training on aircraft maneuvers and tactics. Cope Thunder is a bilateral exercise between the Philippines and the U.S., focusing on combined air and ground operations. This year’s iteration aims to develop asymmetric warfare capabilities, enhance air superiority, improve international cooperation, and bolster sustainment systems for increased operational readiness.
PAF Commanding General Lt. Gen. Arthur Cordura and Air National Guard Mobilization Assistant to COMPACAF Maj. Gen. Christopher Sheppard of PACAF led the opening ceremony of Cope Thunder Philippines 2025-1 and flight exercises at Clark Air Base, Mabalacat City, Pampanga, on Monday, 7 April 2025. The PAF deployed 729 personnel and various aircraft, including FA-50PH, A-29B Super Tucano, S-76A, and S70i Blackhawk helicopters. PACAF sent 250 personnel and 12 F-16 fighter jets. The exercise highlights field training on aircraft maneuvers and tactics. Cope Thunder is a bilateral exercise between the Philippines and the U.S., focusing on combined air and ground operations. This year’s iteration aims to develop asymmetric warfare capabilities, enhance air superiority, improve international cooperation, and bolster sustainment systems for increased operational readiness.Analy Labor
PAF Commanding General Lt. Gen. Arthur Cordura and Air National Guard Mobilization Assistant to COMPACAF Maj. Gen. Christopher Sheppard of PACAF led the opening ceremony of Cope Thunder Philippines 2025-1 and flight exercises at Clark Air Base, Mabalacat City, Pampanga, on Monday, 7 April 2025. The PAF deployed 729 personnel and various aircraft, including FA-50PH, A-29B Super Tucano, S-76A, and S70i Blackhawk helicopters. PACAF sent 250 personnel and 12 F-16 fighter jets. The exercise highlights field training on aircraft maneuvers and tactics. Cope Thunder is a bilateral exercise between the Philippines and the U.S., focusing on combined air and ground operations. This year’s iteration aims to develop asymmetric warfare capabilities, enhance air superiority, improve international cooperation, and bolster sustainment systems for increased operational readiness.
PAF Commanding General Lt. Gen. Arthur Cordura and Air National Guard Mobilization Assistant to COMPACAF Maj. Gen. Christopher Sheppard of PACAF led the opening ceremony of Cope Thunder Philippines 2025-1 and flight exercises at Clark Air Base, Mabalacat City, Pampanga, on Monday, 7 April 2025. The PAF deployed 729 personnel and various aircraft, including FA-50PH, A-29B Super Tucano, S-76A, and S70i Blackhawk helicopters. PACAF sent 250 personnel and 12 F-16 fighter jets. The exercise highlights field training on aircraft maneuvers and tactics. Cope Thunder is a bilateral exercise between the Philippines and the U.S., focusing on combined air and ground operations. This year’s iteration aims to develop asymmetric warfare capabilities, enhance air superiority, improve international cooperation, and bolster sustainment systems for increased operational readiness.Analy Labor
PAF Commanding General Lt. Gen. Arthur Cordura and Air National Guard Mobilization Assistant to COMPACAF Maj. Gen. Christopher Sheppard of PACAF led the opening ceremony of Cope Thunder Philippines 2025-1 and flight exercises at Clark Air Base, Mabalacat City, Pampanga, on Monday, 7 April 2025. The PAF deployed 729 personnel and various aircraft, including FA-50PH, A-29B Super Tucano, S-76A, and S70i Blackhawk helicopters. PACAF sent 250 personnel and 12 F-16 fighter jets. The exercise highlights field training on aircraft maneuvers and tactics. Cope Thunder is a bilateral exercise between the Philippines and the U.S., focusing on combined air and ground operations. This year’s iteration aims to develop asymmetric warfare capabilities, enhance air superiority, improve international cooperation, and bolster sustainment systems for increased operational readiness.
PAF Commanding General Lt. Gen. Arthur Cordura and Air National Guard Mobilization Assistant to COMPACAF Maj. Gen. Christopher Sheppard of PACAF led the opening ceremony of Cope Thunder Philippines 2025-1 and flight exercises at Clark Air Base, Mabalacat City, Pampanga, on Monday, 7 April 2025. The PAF deployed 729 personnel and various aircraft, including FA-50PH, A-29B Super Tucano, S-76A, and S70i Blackhawk helicopters. PACAF sent 250 personnel and 12 F-16 fighter jets. The exercise highlights field training on aircraft maneuvers and tactics. Cope Thunder is a bilateral exercise between the Philippines and the U.S., focusing on combined air and ground operations. This year’s iteration aims to develop asymmetric warfare capabilities, enhance air superiority, improve international cooperation, and bolster sustainment systems for increased operational readiness.Analy Labor
PAF Commanding General Lt. Gen. Arthur Cordura and Air National Guard Mobilization Assistant to COMPACAF Maj. Gen. Christopher Sheppard of PACAF led the opening ceremony of Cope Thunder Philippines 2025-1 and flight exercises at Clark Air Base, Mabalacat City, Pampanga, on Monday, 7 April 2025. The PAF deployed 729 personnel and various aircraft, including FA-50PH, A-29B Super Tucano, S-76A, and S70i Blackhawk helicopters. PACAF sent 250 personnel and 12 F-16 fighter jets. The exercise highlights field training on aircraft maneuvers and tactics. Cope Thunder is a bilateral exercise between the Philippines and the U.S., focusing on combined air and ground operations. This year’s iteration aims to develop asymmetric warfare capabilities, enhance air superiority, improve international cooperation, and bolster sustainment systems for increased operational readiness.
PAF Commanding General Lt. Gen. Arthur Cordura and Air National Guard Mobilization Assistant to COMPACAF Maj. Gen. Christopher Sheppard of PACAF led the opening ceremony of Cope Thunder Philippines 2025-1 and flight exercises at Clark Air Base, Mabalacat City, Pampanga, on Monday, 7 April 2025. The PAF deployed 729 personnel and various aircraft, including FA-50PH, A-29B Super Tucano, S-76A, and S70i Blackhawk helicopters. PACAF sent 250 personnel and 12 F-16 fighter jets. The exercise highlights field training on aircraft maneuvers and tactics. Cope Thunder is a bilateral exercise between the Philippines and the U.S., focusing on combined air and ground operations. This year’s iteration aims to develop asymmetric warfare capabilities, enhance air superiority, improve international cooperation, and bolster sustainment systems for increased operational readiness.Analy Labor
PAF Commanding General Lt. Gen. Arthur Cordura and Air National Guard Mobilization Assistant to COMPACAF Maj. Gen. Christopher Sheppard of PACAF led the opening ceremony of Cope Thunder Philippines 2025-1 and flight exercises at Clark Air Base, Mabalacat City, Pampanga, on Monday, 7 April 2025. The PAF deployed 729 personnel and various aircraft, including FA-50PH, A-29B Super Tucano, S-76A, and S70i Blackhawk helicopters. PACAF sent 250 personnel and 12 F-16 fighter jets. The exercise highlights field training on aircraft maneuvers and tactics. Cope Thunder is a bilateral exercise between the Philippines and the U.S., focusing on combined air and ground operations. This year’s iteration aims to develop asymmetric warfare capabilities, enhance air superiority, improve international cooperation, and bolster sustainment systems for increased operational readiness.
PAF Commanding General Lt. Gen. Arthur Cordura and Air National Guard Mobilization Assistant to COMPACAF Maj. Gen. Christopher Sheppard of PACAF led the opening ceremony of Cope Thunder Philippines 2025-1 and flight exercises at Clark Air Base, Mabalacat City, Pampanga, on Monday, 7 April 2025. The PAF deployed 729 personnel and various aircraft, including FA-50PH, A-29B Super Tucano, S-76A, and S70i Blackhawk helicopters. PACAF sent 250 personnel and 12 F-16 fighter jets. The exercise highlights field training on aircraft maneuvers and tactics. Cope Thunder is a bilateral exercise between the Philippines and the U.S., focusing on combined air and ground operations. This year’s iteration aims to develop asymmetric warfare capabilities, enhance air superiority, improve international cooperation, and bolster sustainment systems for increased operational readiness.Analy Labor
PAF Commanding General Lt. Gen. Arthur Cordura and Air National Guard Mobilization Assistant to COMPACAF Maj. Gen. Christopher Sheppard of PACAF led the opening ceremony of Cope Thunder Philippines 2025-1 and flight exercises at Clark Air Base, Mabalacat City, Pampanga, on Monday, 7 April 2025. The PAF deployed 729 personnel and various aircraft, including FA-50PH, A-29B Super Tucano, S-76A, and S70i Blackhawk helicopters. PACAF sent 250 personnel and 12 F-16 fighter jets. The exercise highlights field training on aircraft maneuvers and tactics. Cope Thunder is a bilateral exercise between the Philippines and the U.S., focusing on combined air and ground operations. This year’s iteration aims to develop asymmetric warfare capabilities, enhance air superiority, improve international cooperation, and bolster sustainment systems for increased operational readiness.
PAF Commanding General Lt. Gen. Arthur Cordura and Air National Guard Mobilization Assistant to COMPACAF Maj. Gen. Christopher Sheppard of PACAF led the opening ceremony of Cope Thunder Philippines 2025-1 and flight exercises at Clark Air Base, Mabalacat City, Pampanga, on Monday, 7 April 2025. The PAF deployed 729 personnel and various aircraft, including FA-50PH, A-29B Super Tucano, S-76A, and S70i Blackhawk helicopters. PACAF sent 250 personnel and 12 F-16 fighter jets. The exercise highlights field training on aircraft maneuvers and tactics. Cope Thunder is a bilateral exercise between the Philippines and the U.S., focusing on combined air and ground operations. This year’s iteration aims to develop asymmetric warfare capabilities, enhance air superiority, improve international cooperation, and bolster sustainment systems for increased operational readiness.Analy Labor
PAF Commanding General Lt. Gen. Arthur Cordura and Air National Guard Mobilization Assistant to COMPACAF Maj. Gen. Christopher Sheppard of PACAF led the opening ceremony of Cope Thunder Philippines 2025-1 and flight exercises at Clark Air Base, Mabalacat City, Pampanga, on Monday, 7 April 2025. The PAF deployed 729 personnel and various aircraft, including FA-50PH, A-29B Super Tucano, S-76A, and S70i Blackhawk helicopters. PACAF sent 250 personnel and 12 F-16 fighter jets. The exercise highlights field training on aircraft maneuvers and tactics. Cope Thunder is a bilateral exercise between the Philippines and the U.S., focusing on combined air and ground operations. This year’s iteration aims to develop asymmetric warfare capabilities, enhance air superiority, improve international cooperation, and bolster sustainment systems for increased operational readiness.
PAF Commanding General Lt. Gen. Arthur Cordura and Air National Guard Mobilization Assistant to COMPACAF Maj. Gen. Christopher Sheppard of PACAF led the opening ceremony of Cope Thunder Philippines 2025-1 and flight exercises at Clark Air Base, Mabalacat City, Pampanga, on Monday, 7 April 2025. The PAF deployed 729 personnel and various aircraft, including FA-50PH, A-29B Super Tucano, S-76A, and S70i Blackhawk helicopters. PACAF sent 250 personnel and 12 F-16 fighter jets. The exercise highlights field training on aircraft maneuvers and tactics. Cope Thunder is a bilateral exercise between the Philippines and the U.S., focusing on combined air and ground operations. This year’s iteration aims to develop asymmetric warfare capabilities, enhance air superiority, improve international cooperation, and bolster sustainment systems for increased operational readiness.Analy Labor
PAF Commanding General Lt. Gen. Arthur Cordura and Air National Guard Mobilization Assistant to COMPACAF Maj. Gen. Christopher Sheppard of PACAF led the opening ceremony of Cope Thunder Philippines 2025-1 and flight exercises at Clark Air Base, Mabalacat City, Pampanga, on Monday, 7 April 2025. The PAF deployed 729 personnel and various aircraft, including FA-50PH, A-29B Super Tucano, S-76A, and S70i Blackhawk helicopters. PACAF sent 250 personnel and 12 F-16 fighter jets. The exercise highlights field training on aircraft maneuvers and tactics. Cope Thunder is a bilateral exercise between the Philippines and the U.S., focusing on combined air and ground operations. This year’s iteration aims to develop asymmetric warfare capabilities, enhance air superiority, improve international cooperation, and bolster sustainment systems for increased operational readiness.
PAF Commanding General Lt. Gen. Arthur Cordura and Air National Guard Mobilization Assistant to COMPACAF Maj. Gen. Christopher Sheppard of PACAF led the opening ceremony of Cope Thunder Philippines 2025-1 and flight exercises at Clark Air Base, Mabalacat City, Pampanga, on Monday, 7 April 2025. The PAF deployed 729 personnel and various aircraft, including FA-50PH, A-29B Super Tucano, S-76A, and S70i Blackhawk helicopters. PACAF sent 250 personnel and 12 F-16 fighter jets. The exercise highlights field training on aircraft maneuvers and tactics. Cope Thunder is a bilateral exercise between the Philippines and the U.S., focusing on combined air and ground operations. This year’s iteration aims to develop asymmetric warfare capabilities, enhance air superiority, improve international cooperation, and bolster sustainment systems for increased operational readiness.Analy Labor
PAF Commanding General Lt. Gen. Arthur Cordura and Air National Guard Mobilization Assistant to COMPACAF Maj. Gen. Christopher Sheppard of PACAF led the opening ceremony of Cope Thunder Philippines 2025-1 and flight exercises at Clark Air Base, Mabalacat City, Pampanga, on Monday, 7 April 2025. The PAF deployed 729 personnel and various aircraft, including FA-50PH, A-29B Super Tucano, S-76A, and S70i Blackhawk helicopters. PACAF sent 250 personnel and 12 F-16 fighter jets. The exercise highlights field training on aircraft maneuvers and tactics. Cope Thunder is a bilateral exercise between the Philippines and the U.S., focusing on combined air and ground operations. This year’s iteration aims to develop asymmetric warfare capabilities, enhance air superiority, improve international cooperation, and bolster sustainment systems for increased operational readiness.
PAF Commanding General Lt. Gen. Arthur Cordura and Air National Guard Mobilization Assistant to COMPACAF Maj. Gen. Christopher Sheppard of PACAF led the opening ceremony of Cope Thunder Philippines 2025-1 and flight exercises at Clark Air Base, Mabalacat City, Pampanga, on Monday, 7 April 2025. The PAF deployed 729 personnel and various aircraft, including FA-50PH, A-29B Super Tucano, S-76A, and S70i Blackhawk helicopters. PACAF sent 250 personnel and 12 F-16 fighter jets. The exercise highlights field training on aircraft maneuvers and tactics. Cope Thunder is a bilateral exercise between the Philippines and the U.S., focusing on combined air and ground operations. This year’s iteration aims to develop asymmetric warfare capabilities, enhance air superiority, improve international cooperation, and bolster sustainment systems for increased operational readiness.Analy Labor
AF Commanding General Lt. Gen. Arthur Cordura
Air National Guard Mobilization Assistant to COMPACAF Maj. Gen. Christopher Sheppard

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