The second detachment to the Philippines wrapped up its deployment after 15 days of training missions and patrols of the South China Sea. The detachment of Navy EA-18G Growlers from the Electronic Attack Squadron 138 spent 15 days at Clark Air Base in the Philippines training with host country forces before redeploying to Misawa AB, Japan. The detachment was the second of a new rotation to the Philippines, replacing Air Force A-10s and other aircraft that deployed to Clark earlier this year. US officials have said a contingent will consistently rotate to the Philippines, including future deployments of advanced fighter aircraft.
Why DARPA Thinks Stealth Is Obsolete in Future Wars
June 25, 2025
The stealth technology that gave the U.S. its airpower edge over the last 30 years is being overcome by new sensors that will make it hard for anything to hide, putting a premium again on speed and maneuverability, the deputy director of DARPA told AFA's Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies.