The second iteration of the Cope Thunder 2023 exercise between the Philippine Air Force (PAF) and the United States Pacific Air Force (US PACAF) has been concluded on Friday, July 21, effectively enhancing the combat skills of more than 1,000 Filipino and American airmen. *Philippine Air Force...
Combat aircraft from the Philippine Air Force (PAF) and United States Air Force (USAF) flew over military training areas in east of Luzon to enhance their ability to work together in carrying out defensive counter-air (DCA) operations. *(Photo: Philippine Air Force) * Col. Ma. Consuelo Castillo,...
The second iteration of the Cope Thunder 2023 (CT PH 23-2) exercise between the Philippine Air Force (PAF) and United States Air Force (USAF) officially began on Friday, July 7, at Clark Air Base in Mabalacat City, Pampanga. Philippine Air Force and United States Air Force personnel pose for a snap...
At the Philippine Air Force’s 76th anniversary celebration on July 3, 2023, President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. spelled out in clear terms the significance of its continuing mission. He urged the men and women of the PAF to uphold the values of integrity, excellence and patriotism “as the...
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) is aiming to better secure the Philippine skies and create a better future for the Filipinos as the “wings of our nation” by being a more capable, credible, and sustainable force. *Philippine Air Force personnel perform a hoist rescue operation using a Super Huey...
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) held simultaneous flag-raising rites in all of its air bases around the country in celebration of its 76 th founding anniversary on Saturday, July 1. *(Photo: Philippine Air Force) * Lt. Gen. Stephen Parreño, PAF commanding general, led the rites at the PAF...
Eighty-six civilian air passengers who got stranded after their commercial flights were cancelled have been assisted by the military and transported from Basco, Batanes to Manila via transport aircraft C-295, the Philippine Air Force (PAF) said Saturday, July 1. *(Photo: Philippine Air Force) * The...
Beefing up the military’s air power is vital to the country’s ability to defend its territorial land, water, and airspace, Philippine Air Force (PAF) commanding general Lt. Gen. Stephen Parreño disclosed Wednesday, June 21. Lt. Gen. Stephen *Parreño, commanding general of Philippine Air...
South Korean aerospace company Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) expressed support to modernize the fleet and capabilities of the Philippine Air Force (PAF) to help the country address emerging and future security threats in Southeast Asia. Kim Sang Eung, regional manager and chief of KAI’s...
SAN JOSE, Batangas – A retired Philippine Air Force (PAF) officer died after he accidentally shot himself while cleaning his handgun on Wednesday afternoon, June 14, in Barangay Naturuan here. Victim was identified as Florencio Nitro, 67, a retired second lieutenant. Investigation said Nitro...
The presidential plane carrying President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. to an event in South Cotabato on Wednesday, June 14, encountered “minor technical issue,” prompting the Philippine Air Force (PAF) to temporarily suspend its flight operation. Col. Ma. Consuelo Castillo, PAF spokesperson,...
BASCO, Batanes – The Philippine Air Force has airlifted 850 boxes of relief goods to this province ahead of the expected entry of super typhoon “Mawar.” These were flown by the Tactical Operations Group 2 via a C-130 aircraft on Thursday, May 25. Lt. Gen. Fernyl Buca, Northern Luzon Command...
