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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Philippines Receives Two T129 ATAK Helicopters From Turkey
The Philippine Air Force has received two T129 ATAK helicopters from Turkey at the 15th Strike Wing headquarters in Sangley Point, Cavite.
Philippine Air Force Receives C-130H Cargo Plane From US
The US has delivered a C-130H Hercules transport aircraft to the Philippine Air Force as part of the Excess Defense Articles program.
Following West, Philippine Military Bans China-Linked TikTok Over Security Concerns
The Philippines now prohibits its military personnel from using the popular Chinese-owned mobile application TikTok due to cybersecurity risks.
Philippines Gets Advanced Air Surveillance Radar From Japan
The Philippines has acquired an advanced radar system from Japan to bolster its air surveillance capability.
Philippines Orders Three New Military Transport Planes
The Philippines will buy three new C-130J-30 Super Hercules planes for its air force, nearly doubling its fleet for large transport aircraft.
Embraer to Provide Support Services for Philippine Super Tucano Fleet
Aerospace company Embraer has signed a support services agreement for the Philippine Air Force’s A-29 Super Tucano light attack fleet.
Japan, Philippines Hold First Air Defense Training
The Japan Air Self Defense Force has joined the Philippine Air Force in their first integrated air defense training.
Philippines Inducts Israeli Air Defense System to Bolster Coastal Defense
The Philippine Air Force inducted the Spyder air defense system on Tuesday along with a Spanish C-295 MW medium-lift helicopter.
Philippines Secures US Alternative to Scrapped Russian Helicopter Deal: President
The Philippine government has secured an American alternative to the Russian military helicopter deal the previous administration canceled in the wake of the Ukraine war.
Philippines to Purchase More Black Hawks, Patrol Vessels
The Philippines is planning to purchase additional Black Hawk helicopters and offshore patrol vessels to bolster its defense capabilities.
Philippine Air Force Receives US ScanEagle Drones, More Black Hawks
The Philippine Air Force took delivery of ScanEagle drones from the US and additional S-70i Black Hawk helicopters from a Polish defense firm.
Philippines Scrambles Jets to Intercept Unknown Aircraft
The Philippine Air Force sent FA-50 fighter jets to intercept an unknown aircraft that entered the country’s air defense identification zone.
Philippine Air Force Receives New Black Hawk Helicopters
The Philippine Air Force took delivery of five new S-70i Black Hawk combat utility helicopters as part of a $241 million contract between the Asian country and a defense firm in Poland.
Philippines’ Duterte cancels Canada Bell helicopter deal
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte abruptly cancelled a US$235 million contract to buy 16 helicopters from Canada after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government ordered a review over human rights concerns.
Philippines says Bell helicopters purchased from Canada ‘not for attack’
The Philippine military denied it planned to use 16 Bell 412EPI helicopters bought from Canada as attack aircraft against local insurgents, following reports Ottawa was reviewing the deal
Philippines orders 6 A-29 Super Tucano light attack aircraft from Brazil’s Embraer
The Philippines ordered six A-29 Super Tucano light attack and advanced training aircraft from Brazil's Embraer, the company said
