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PAF seeks more next-generation, multi-role jets

June 17, 2025, 11:10 PM

The Philippine Air Force (PAF) is seeking to acquire new multi-role fighters (MRFs) with capabilities surpassing those of its current fleet, a spokesperson confirmed...

PH buys $700-m 12 FA-50 combat jets from SoKor

June 15, 2025, 12:30 AM

The Philippines acquired 12 FA-50 Block 70 light combat jets from Korea Aerospace Industries Ltd. (KAI) of South Korea as part of the Armed...

PH, South Korea air forces strengthen military pact

June 12, 2025, 4:01 PM

The Philippine Air Force (PAF) and the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) convened on Tuesday for their fourth bilateral Air Force-to-Air Force meeting...

Philippines, South Korea finalize deal for 12 more fighter jets — reports

June 4, 2025, 5:37 PM

Manila entered into an agreement with Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) to procure 12 additional FA-50 fighter jets, South Korean media reported on Wednesday. Valued at...

Air Force opens new logistics hub in Cebu

June 2, 2025, 11:00 PM

The Philippine Air Force (PAF) inaugurated a new warehouse facility for the 205th Tactical Helicopter Wing (THW) at Brigadier General Benito N. Ebuen Air...

Two PAF female pilots among 2025 OWLENS Awardees

May 29, 2025, 3:36 PM

Two trailblazing officers of the Philippine Air Force (PAF) were honored among this year’s 10 recipients of the prestigious Outstanding Women in Law Enforcement...

PAF reactivates strike aircraft to boost mission readiness

May 29, 2025, 2:56 PM

The Philippine Air Force (PAF) reactivated its two restored strike aircraft, the MD-520MG and AW-109AH, at Major Danilo Atienza Air Base in Sangley Point,...

Two complainants in rape case vs. PAF general back to work

May 28, 2025, 10:40 PM

TWO Philippine Air Force (PAF) soldiers who accused a major general of rape have returned to work following a mental health wellness break granted...

No coddling of lawbreakers — Gibo

May 26, 2025, 12:30 AM

The Department of National Defense (DND) “will not coddle anyone” in the military who breaks the law, Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said on...

PAF welcomes newly graduated air personnel

May 23, 2025, 3:25 PM

The Philippine Air Force (PAF) welcomed its newest batch of airmen and women from the Basic Military Training (BMT) "ARGENTUM" Class 2025 Alpha during...

PAF hosts ’25 youth leaders’ conference

May 20, 2025, 10:00 PM

The Philippine Air Force (PAF), through its Air Education and Training Command and Civil-Military Operations Group, hosted the 2025 Youth Leaders’ Summit from May...

PH, US planes conduct joint patrol over WPS

April 30, 2025, 10:30 PM

FIGHTER and bomber planes from the Philippines and the United States on Tuesday carried out a joint air patrol over the West Philippine Sea. Philippine...

PAF celebrates 78th with Isabela exhibit

April 22, 2025, 11:10 PM

The Philippine Air Force (PAF) launched a two-day mall exhibit at SM City Cauayan in Isabela in celebration of its 78th anniversary on April...

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