Manila, May 6 -- The Philippine Air Force (PAF) demonstrated its combat search and rescue (CSAR) capabilities as part of this year's "Balikatan" exercise, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said on Tuesday.

The training off Iba, Zambales featured the PAF's 505th Search and Rescue Group (SRG) alongside their United States counterparts.

The participating units executed realistic CSAR missions, simulating downed aircrew recovery in hostile maritime conditions.

"Utilizing Bell 205A and Super Huey helicopters, PAF personnel performed helocast insertions and hoist extractions, with aerial security. A US C-130J located the survivor and deployed a survival kit, enabling a seamless joint response," the AFP said in statement.

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