Manila, April 29 -- The Philippine Air Force (PAF) on Wednesday said the participation of its 960th Air and Missile Defense Wing (AMDW) in the Balikatan "Integrated Air and Missile Defense" (IAMD) drills on April 26 to 29 showcased its capability to boost the defensive missile firepower of allied forces.

"During the exercise, Philippine and United States forces worked together to detect, track, and engage simulated targets through a coordinated sensor-to-shooter process. Radar systems provided early warning data which were analyzed and relayed to tactical units, enabling timely engagement using the PAF's SPYDER Air and Missile Defense System alongside US assets," PAF spokesperson Col. Ma. Christina Basco said in a statement.

Basco also ...