Four Philippine Air Force pilots were killed Friday when two trainer aircraft collided during a training exercise at Fernando Air Base in Batangas province, south of Manila, the military said. The incident involved two SF-260 aircraft, which crashed within the air base grounds. No other casualties were reported.

Following the accident, the Air Force has temporarily suspended operations involving all SF-260 trainer planes while authorities conduct an investigation into the cause of the collision. The Philippine Air Force released the information through a statement, confirming the identities of the aircraft and the fatal outcome for the pilots involved. Further details regarding the circumstances leading to the midair collision have not been disclosed pending the ongoing inquiry.