TACLOBAN CITY – In support of the national government's campaign, the Philippine Air Force (PAF) delivered coronavirus disease (Covid-19) vaccines using S70i Black Hawk helicopters to the historic islands of Suluan and Homonhon in Guiuan, Eastern Samar Thursday, June 16. The airlift was in...
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) demonstrated its aerial capabilities by conducting routine exercises at the Luneta Park in Manila on Wednesday, June 8. Philippine Air Force (PAF) aircraft conduct a flyby exercise practice at the Luneta Park in Manila on June 8, 2022 in preparation for the 124th...
Pilots from the Philippine Air Force (PAF) further improved their interoperability with the recently concluded “Sanay Tudla II” and Simulation Exercise (SIMEX) III at Colonel Ernesto Rabina Air Base in Capas, Tarlac, a PAF spokesperson said Friday, May 27. A Bell 412 aircraft performs a combat...
A light-lift fixed wing aircraft of the Philippine Air Force (PAF) blew its tires while attempting to land at Laoag Airport in Ilocos Norte on Friday morning, May 13. NC212i aircraft (File photo of courtesy of Philippine Air Force) Col. Maynard Mariano, PAF spokesperson, said five aircrew were...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) further boosted its air defense capabilities as it inaugurated a new simulator training center on Tuesday, April 26. Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana (left) attends the ceremonial acceptance, turn-over, and blessing of the...
In a male-dominated organization like the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), female soldiers are rarely given the spotlight for their achievements. But this does not mean that it’s because there are only a few of them worth mentioning. Take a look for example at First Lt. Jul Laiza Mae...
A brand new C-295 medium lift aircraft was delivered to the Philippine Air Force (PAF) on Monday afternoon, March 28, providing additional mobility to the troops. The Philippine Air Force welcomes the delivery of a C-295 medium lift aircraft in Mabalacat City, Pampanga on March 28, 2022. (Courtesy...
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...
