A Philippine air force FA-50 fighter jet with two pilots went missing during a night combat mission against communist rebels. Despite ongoing large-scale search efforts, the jet has remained untraceable so far. The incident raises security concerns and may impact the operation of the remaining fleet of FA-50 jets.
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