Philippine Air Force currently operates four models of the C-130s for transport and other missions, and the addition of three more aircraft
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It was used during the Marawi siege and various combat missions of the PAF. It is capable of performing close air support, battlefield air interdiction, aerial reconnaissance, persuasion flight, armed escort, maritime patrol, air cover, flare drop,
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It has acquired 25 units of these helicopters in the early 1990s and it was used to support troops during encounters with the New People’s Army and lawless elements like the Abu Sayyaf Group for the past few years.
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President Rodrigo Duterte approved 15 Black Hawk helicopters’ procurement to address the growing helicopter lifting insufficiency of the Philippine Air Force (PAF). The President granted the request during the 51st Cabinet meeting held at Malacañang Palace on Wednesday, Nograles said in a virtual presser.According to the Department of National Defense, they require a total of […]
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The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Monday said the “smart munitions” given to them by the United States would be of great help to their ongoing efforts to eliminate the terrorist menace in the country. “These smart munitions with such capability and precision will aid immensely the AFP in ridding the country of […]
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The Philippine Air Force is ready to receive the two Attack Helicopter from Jordan, but unfortunately on another delay. According to the Philippine Air Force chief, the attack helicopters supposedly arrived this month. But is delayed again due to pilots ongoing training. The delivery will be move early next year. The Jordanian government-guaranteed last year, […]
Read MoreChina has developed military bases and placed missiles on artificial islands in the disputed waters that are subject to claims by many bordering countries, including the Philippines. Recently, the Philippines and the United States on Tuesday launched the first facility under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (Edca). Officials present at the inauguration at Basa Air […]
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On Saturday, The US Embassy in Manila said that “officials from the Joint United States Military Assistance Group (JUSMAG) recently provide 1,040 rocket motors and 992 rockets to the Philippine Air Force (PAF) through the Mutual Logistics Support Agreement (MLSA).” Philippine Air Force received counterterrorism weapons and equipment from the United States to help its […]
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The United States is sending two surveillance aircraft to support the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ ability in monitoring and reconnaissance operations against terrorists. According to US Ambassador Sung Kim, two Cessna 208 planes would be sent out to the Philippine government in a few weeks. Kim reiterated that the US is concerned about the […]
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As part of this contingent, the U.S. Air Force is sending two C-130 Hercules aircraft and Airmen from the 374th Air Wing at Yokota Air Base, Japan, the 36th Contingency Response Group from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam and other units from across PACAF to Mactan-Benito Ebuen Air Base, Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines. While there, the […]
Read MoreMANILA – Aside from PHP 40 million acquisition of brand-new motors for the attack helicopter rockets, the Philippine Air Force (PAF) also allocated the sum of PHP 17.299 million worth of .50 caliber linked and aerial machine gun rounds. These shells are used to equip the PAF’s attack helicopters and other aircraft, as well as […]
Read MoreThe Philippine Air Force (PAF) has allocated the sum of PHP 40,000,000.00 for the acquisition of brand-new motors for its 2.75 inch rockets which are used to arm its MD-520 and AW-109 attack helicopters. AgustaWestland AW109E Power helicopter is a three-ton class eight seat twin engine helicopter, often seen as one of the aircrafts with the […]
Read MoreIn February 2016, Philippine Ambassador to Brazil Jose D.R. Burgos met with Lieutenant Brigadier (General) Nivaldo Luis Rossato, Commander of Brazilian Air Force. General Rossato informed our Ambassador Burgos that Brazil is willing to offer training for Philippine Air Force officials and pilots, from company grade to more senior levels, particularly on flight security and […]
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MANILA, Feb. 24 — In line with efforts to ensure that all of its available air assets are mission-worthy at all times, the Philippine Air Force (PAF) announced that it is allocating the sum of PHP18,103,676.69 for the acquisition of spare parts needed for the maintenance of the engine, electrical, instrument systems of one of […]
Read MoreIn line with celebrations to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the EDSA-1 Revolution, the Philippine Air Force (PAF)’s two brand-new FA-50PH “Fighting Eagle” light-interim fighter aircraft will perform a high-speed opener pass. This was confirmed by PAF spokesperson Col. Enrico Canaya in an interview Monday. The two Korea Aerospace Industries-made jet planes will be followed […]
Read More The Philippines, incontestable country to feed its needs to stronger defense as we fight for our right in claiming the West Philippine Sea territory. Lack of manpower is not really the problem, for we are gigantic for our little island, but lack of technology and the supporting actor itself, the departmental budget. Philippine Air Force […]
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The Philippine Air Force allocate P42 million budget for the purchase of spare parts for the communication navigation and environmental systems of Medium lift C-295 transport aircraft. The bid is open to all who have purchase the bidding certificates worth P5,000. The pre-bid meeting is scheduled on Thursday, September 3, 2015 at the Air Force Procurement […]
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As part of ongoing Armed Forces of the Philippines modernization program, eight Bell-412EP Combat Utility Helicopters from the Canadian Commercial Corporation and two Italian AW-109E Power attack helicopters were also turned over at the Villamor Air Base. The Bell-412EP helicopters are likely improve security and transport capabilities for the military and would play different roles […]
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