The Department of National Defense’s (DND) procurement of 17 units of Russian-made Mil Mi-17 heavy lift helicopters will push through even amid the latter’s ongoing military invasion in Ukraine. Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana (Photo courtesy of Department of National Defense) DND Secretary...
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) bolstered its fleet with the arrival of two units of T-129 ATAK helicopters from Turkey on past Wednesday midnight, March 9, in Mabalacat, Pampanga. Two units of T-129 ATAK helicopter from Turkey arrive at Clark Air Base in Mabalacat, Pampanga on March 9, 2022....
Three personnel of the Philippine Air Force (PAF) died while another one was injured after the car that they were riding on got involved in a vehicular accident along EDSA Santolan in Quezon City early Friday, Feb. 18. (Courtesy of Jasper Adrian Ibanga) Lt. Col. Maynard Mariano, PAF spokesperson,...
Thirty-two brand new S-70i Black Hawk helicopters will be added to the fleet of the Philippine Air Force (PAF) in the next four years after the Department of National Defense (DND) approved of its procurement for P32 billion, Secretary Delfin Lorenzana announced Sunday, Jan. 16. The Defense Chief...
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) has further boosted its fleet with the arrival of its Bell AH-1s “Cobra” helicopter, one of the most powerful attack helicopters in the world. The Philippine Air Force's 15th Strike Wing welcomes its new acquisition, the Bell AH-1s "Cobra" attack helicopter, at...
Surigao del Sur Rep. Johnny Pimentel on Sunday, October 24, advised the Department of National Defense (DND) to tap commercial airlines to fly soldiers pending the acquisition of five new C-130J Super Hercules aircraft for the Philippine Air Force (PAF). “Assuming Camp Aguinaldo is in a rush to...
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) announced Friday, Oct. 15, that it has formally accepted five new S-70i Black Hawk helicopters and four Scan Eagle unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) which are expected to boost the capabilities of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). Five new S-70i Black Hawk...
Sgt. Ramona Cecilia D. Muñoz, otherwise known as the actress Arci Muñoz has received commendation from the Philippine Air Force. This is in recognition for "invaluable services rendered" actively participating in different PAF relief operations. The PAF zeroed in on her work for their PAF...
Actors JM de Guzman and Ejay Falcon each received an award from the Philippine Air Force (PAF), recently. JM posted a photo of it on Instagram. View this post on Instagram JM was recognized for "invaluable services rendered in the different PAF relief operations and during the conduct of fund...
The identity of the aircraft that was detected entering the country's airspace without clearance last Thursday, Sept. 2, remains unknown to the Philippine Air Force (PAF). (File photo: Philippine Air Force) Lt. Col. Maynard Mariano, PAF spokesperson, revealed that the aircraft did not respond when...
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) drove away an unidentified aircraft seen entering the country's airspace without clearance, a ranking military spokesperson revealed Saturday, Sept. 4. (File photo: Philippine Air Force) Lt. Col. Maynard Mariano, PAF spokesperson, said two FA-50 fighter jets were...
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) has rescued almost 100 people who were trapped inside a burning residential building in Madaluyong City on Thursday, Sept. 2. photo: PAF Facebook page PAF was tapped to respond to the fire after reports that some residents were having difficulty going out of the Metro...
