Philippine Air Force
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Jan- 2026 -26 JanuaryAir
Philippines Expands Black Hawk Fleet With Fifth Batch of S-70i Helicopters
The Philippine Air Force has formally accepted five additional S-70i Black Hawk helicopters and eight M134-H "Gatling" heavy machine guns to arm the rotorcraft.
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Aug- 2025 -19 AugustAir
Five Black Hawk Helicopters From Lockheed Martin Join Philippine Fleet
The Philippine Air Force has formally accepted five S-70i Black Hawk helicopters at Clark Air Base, Pampanga, following the fleet’s arrival last month.
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May- 2025 -6 MayAmericas
US Tests Microwave Weapons in Philippines for First Time Amid China Tensions
The US Army has tested its microwave weapons in the Philippines for the first time, marking a major show of force as tensions with China continue.
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Apr- 2025 -7 AprilAmericas
Philippines, US Launch Joint Drills Aimed at ‘Deterrence’
The Philippine and US air forces kicked off joint exercises aimed at boosting operational coordination and enhancing "strategic deterrence."
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Jan- 2025 -20 JanuaryAir
Philippines to Double FA-50 Supersonic Fighter Jet Fleet
The Philippines is considering the purchase of 12 more FA-50 Fighting Eagle supersonic combat aircraft from South Korea.
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17 JanuaryAir
Philippines Expands Black Hawk Fleet With Lockheed Delivery
The Philippine Air Force has taken delivery of 10 new Sikorsky Black Hawk helicopters ordered from Lockheed Martin.
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3 JanuaryAir
Philippines Decommissions Combat Aircraft Used for Counter-Terrorism
The Philippine Air Force has decommissioned its last two pairs of AH-1S Cobra attack helicopters and OV-10 Bronco light attack aircraft.
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Oct- 2024 -2 OctoberAir
KAI Secures Performance-Based Maintenance Deal for Philippine FA-50 Jets
The Philippine Air Force has awarded Korea Aerospace Industries a contract to sustain its FA-50 Fighting Eagle light combat aircraft.
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Aug- 2024 -30 AugustAir
Philippines Mulls Purchase of Mid-Range Missiles, 40 Fighter Jets
The Philippines is considering purchasing new mid-range missiles and modern fighter jets to bolster its military capabilities.
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12 AugustAir
Philippines to Receive Israeli-Made Long-Range Patrol Aircraft
The Philippine Air Force has revealed that it contracted Israel’s Elbit Systems to supply two long-range patrol aircraft.
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