Philippines to reactivate Subic Bay as military facility, will station FA-50PH there

The former U.S. naval facility in Subic Bay, Philippines will reopen as a military base for the Philippine navy and air force next year.

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The first two FA-50PH fighters ordered from South Korea will be deployed to the former Naval Air Station Cubi Point at Subic Bay. All twelve aircraft will be based there under the 5th Fighter Wing.

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