Philippine Air Force

Also known as PAF

The Philippine Air Force (PAF) recently concluded a joint exercise, Cope Thunder Philippines 25-1, with the United States Pacific Air Forces in Clark Air Base, focusing on enhancing operational readiness and multinational cooperation. The PAF also signed an agreement with the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines to improve air operations and safety within Philippine airspace. Additionally, the AFP is aiming to expedite the procurement of additional FA-50 fighter jets to bolster aerial defense capabilities.

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Last updated at April 24, 2025.

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Lockheed Martin ready to supply F-16s; Bayan Muna criticizes BrahMos

Lockheed Martin remains ready to supply 20 brand new F-16 Block 70 fighter jets to the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) following recent US State Department approval.
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PAF, PACAF conclude Cope Thunder exercise

The Philippine Air Force (PAF) and the United States Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) concluded their joint exercise Cope Thunder Philippines 25-1 in Clark Air Base, Pampanga on Wednesday.
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AFP eyes faster procurement of 12 FA-50s for PAF

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) aims to expedite the procurement of multi-role fighter aircraft for the Philippine Air Force (PAF) to enhance aerial defense capabilities.
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DND thanks PH humanitarian team aiding Myanmar quake victims

Department of National Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. thanked members of the Philippine Inter-Agency Humanitarian Contingent for their work aiding communities affected by an earthquake in Myanmar.
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PAF: FA-50 crash not due to mechanical issues, caused by night flying challenges

The Philippine Air Force (PAF) stated on Tuesday that a fatal FA-50 fighter jet crash in Bukidnon was not caused by technical or mechanical issues.
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PAF, PACAF start Cope Thunder Philippines 25-1 at Clark Air Base

The Philippine Air Force (PAF) and the United States Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) commenced Cope Thunder Philippines 25-1 on Monday, April 7, at Clark Air Base in Mabalacat City, Pampanga.
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US approves $5.58B sale of 20 F-16s to Philippines

The US Department of State has approved a potential foreign military sale of 20 F-16 fighter jets and other defense equipment to the Philippines for approximately USD5.58 billion.
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Cabinet declines Senate hearings over Duterte arrest, cites executive privilege

Sen. Imee Marcos announced that members of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s Cabinet will not attend upcoming Senate hearings regarding former president Rodrigo Duterte's arrest.
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Philippine teams deploy to Myanmar for earthquake relief

A send-off ceremony took place Tuesday morning at Colonel Jesus Villamor Air Base in Pasay City for the first batch of the Philippine Inter-Agency Humanitarian Contingent (PIAHC) heading to Myanmar following a magnitude 7.7 earthquake on March 28.
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Philippines, US air forces conduct Cope Thunder Exercise April 7-18

The Philippines and United States air forces will conduct the first iteration of this year's Cope Thunder Exercise from April 7 to 18, 2025.
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