Two newly-procured T-129 ATAK helicopters from Turkey were unveiled by the Philippine Air Force (PAF) on Friday, Dec. 9, which will be used to enhance their surface strike capabilities. T-129 ATAK helicopter (File photo courtesy of Philippine Air Force) The ceremonial blessing of the helicopters...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has thanked the Turkish government for its support in strengthening the Philippine Air Force (PAF) as he led the ceremonial blessing of two helicopters in Malacañang on Friday, December 9. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. leads the ceremonial...
Senator Jinggoy Estrada has filed a bill seeking to limit the three-year fixed term for officials of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). Estrada said it is imperative to revisit the provisions of Republic Act No. 11709 or the law strengthening the professionalism and promotes the continuity...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has achieved its target of enhancing the interoperability and readiness in joint operations of its major service commands as it concluded the AFP Joint Exercise (AJEX) “DAGIT-PA” on Friday, Nov. 18. Photo by AFP Lt. Gen. Bartolome Vicente Bacarro, AFP...
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) further fortified its air defense capabilities after formally accepting its first ever ground-based air defense system (GBADS) and a new C-295 MW medium-lift aircraft on Tuesday, Nov. 8. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. graces the blessing and champagne pouring ceremony...
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) launched a trade fair to promote financial wellness and responsibility among its personnel, a military spokesperson said on Thursday, Oct. 27. Photo by Philippine Air Force The trade fair held from Oct. 25 to 26 at the Villamor Air Base in Pasay City was part of the...
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) has airlifted around 37,000 pounds (lbs) of relief goods to the victims of Super Typhoon “Karding” in Quezon province, an official disclosed Wednesday, Sept. 28. Troops load relief packs to a Philippine Air Force aircraft prior to its delivery to victims of Super...
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) assured the public on Wednesday, Sept. 14, that Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio’s use of the presidential chopper is always done “within the bounds” of its established protocols. Vice President Sara Duterte (OVP photo) Col. Ma. Consuelo Castillo, PAF...
The chiefs and vice chiefs of government agencies in the security sector met Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio on Monday, Sept. 5, in a command conference to discuss the country's peace and order and security situation. Lt. Gen. Bartolome Vicente Bacarro, AFP Chief of Staff (PHOTO BY AFP/FB) This,...
For the first time, the Philippine Air Force (PAF) has deployed air battle managers in the biennial Exercise Pitch Black 2022 (PBK22) which is being hosted by the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) in Darwin, Australia. Philippine Air Force (PAF) delegation with other Canadian participants discuss...
Despite the inclement weather, the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) successfully performed an aerobatic show at the Basa Air Base in Floridablanca, Pmapanga on Monday, August 15, to highlight the 73-year-long diplomatic relations between the Philippines and South Korea. (Photo by Philippine Air...
BANGKOK, Thailand -- Thailand and China kicked off a joint air force exercise on Sunday, the kingdom's military said, the first such drills in years following a pause forced by Covid-19. This screen grab made from video released by Chinese state broadcaster CCTV shows a Chinese military jet flying...
