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Philippine Air Force

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The Philippine Air Force (PAF) is actively participating in joint military exercises with Australian forces, such as ALON 2025, to enhance interoperability and combat proficiency. Recently, the PAF received five new S-70i Black Hawk helicopters, enhancing its capabilities for disaster response and surveillance. The PAF has also been working closely with U.S. military aircraft to deliver relief supplies to areas affected by tropical cyclones and monsoons, demonstrating its commitment to humanitarian assistance in times of crisis.

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This is an AI-generated summary based on recent coverage. It was last updated on Wed, August 27, 2025 at 8:04 PM

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Thu, October 2, 2025 at 12:17 PM

PAF deploys air assets for Cebu earthquake relief operations

The Philippine Air Force (PAF) deployed various air and ground assets, including a C-130 cargo aircraft and Black Hawk helicopters, to aid in rescue and relief operations in Cebu following a 6.9-magnitude earthquake.

Wed, September 24, 2025 at 4:42 PM

PA, PAF begin 4th joint interoperability exercise in Catanduanes, Legazpi

The Philippine Army (PA) and Philippine Air Force (PAF) have commenced their 4th joint interoperability exercise, a week-long drill designed to boost coordination and operational readiness between the two branches.

Fri, September 12, 2025 at 6:49 PM

PH, US, Japan conclude maritime drills; PH Navy challenges Chinese warship

The Philippines, United States, and Japan concluded their 11th Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MMCA) from September 12 to 13, 2025, in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).

Fri, September 5, 2025 at 1:25 PM

PAL Express plane stall cancels 9 flights in Busuanga

Several flights bound for Busuanga Airport in Coron, Palawan were canceled or delayed on Friday due to a PAL Express aircraft stalling on the runway after landing.

Thu, July 31, 2025 at 6:12 AM

US, PAF deliver typhoon aid to Batanes via Osprey

The US Air Force has collaborated with the Philippine Air Force using a CV-22 Osprey aircraft to deliver typhoon relief aid to Batanes.

Wed, July 30, 2025 at 10:45 PM

BI arrests 4 South Koreans for online fraud schemes

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has apprehended four South Korean nationals in Pampanga in two separate operations targeting online fraud schemes.

Tue, July 29, 2025 at 2:37 PM

US aircraft arrive to aid PH disaster response

Seven United States Marine Corps aircraft have arrived in the Philippines to assist in humanitarian assistance and disaster response (HADR) missions due to inclement weather.

Fri, July 25, 2025 at 10:43 PM

Sulu, PA deliver 2,000 sacks rice, 1,000 canned goods to Luzon typhoon victims

The provincial government of Sulu, in partnership with the Philippine Army's 11th Infantry Division and Joint Task Force Orion, delivered 2,000 sacks of rice and 1,000 cases of canned goods to Luzon via a Philippine Air Force C-130 aircraft.

Thu, July 24, 2025 at 4:11 PM

US Air Force plane carrying HADR equipment en route to PH

A US Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft is en route to the Philippines to deliver humanitarian assistance and disaster response (HADR) equipment.

Tue, July 22, 2025 at 6:02 PM

South Korea to deliver 3 FA-50 jets to PH by 2028

South Korea aims to deliver the first three of twelve FA-50 Block 70 light combat aircraft to the Philippines before President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s term ends in 2028.