PAF retires Huey helicopters after 57 years of service
The Philippine Air Force bids farewell to its iconic UH-1H Huey helicopters after 57 years of service, marking the end of an era in military and humanitarian…
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NOLCOM, Philippine Fleet reaffirm joint maritime defense efforts
NOLCOM and the Philippine Fleet reaffirm joint maritime defense efforts ahead of the 10th anniversary of the 2016 Arbitral Award, vowing stronger coordination,…
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PAF sustains Black Hawk missions in quake-hit Mindanao
The Philippine Air Force continues Black Hawk helicopter missions in quake-hit Mindanao, conducting aerial assessments, airlifts and RDANA flights over…
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PAF deploys Black Hawk helicopters for Mindanao quake response
The Philippine Air Force has deployed S-70i Black Hawk helicopters to Mindanao for rapid damage assessment, airlift of residents, and delivery of aid after the…
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PAF confirms death of two pilots in plane crash in Benguet
Two Philippine Air Force pilots have died after an SF-260 trainer aircraft crashed during a training flight in Tuba, Benguet. Investigation ongoing.
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Air Force denies standby plane for Bato transfer to The Hague
The Philippine Air Force denies social media claims of a standby civilian plane at Villamor Air Base to fly Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa to The Hague,…
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PAF holds Oplan Black Talon simex in Capas
The Philippine Air Force successfully concluded Oplan Black Talon’s “Sanay Punglo IV-2026” simulation exercise at Colonel Ernesto Ravina Air Base in Capas,…
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PAF deploys Black Hawk to battle Homonhon fire
The Philippine Air Force has deployed an S-70i Black Hawk helicopter with a helibucket system to battle a spreading grass and forest fire on Homonhon Island in…
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PAF, PACAF hold aerial operations at Basa Air Base
Philippine Air Force FA-50s and US PACAF F-22 Raptors executed integrated Defensive and Offensive Counter Air operations at Basa Air Base during Exercise Cope…
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PAF, US Pacific Air Forces conduct joint flight in Pampanga
The Philippine Air Force and US Pacific Air Forces conducted a joint FA-50PH and F-22 Raptor flight over Pampanga during Exercise Cope Thunder Philippines…
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PAF hosts ROKAF ‘Black Eagles’ at Clark stopover
The Philippine Air Force facilitated the stopover of South Korea’s ROKAF “Black Eagles” aerobatic team at Clark Air Base, highlighting strengthened military…
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PAF showcases advanced battlefield drills
PAF stages Sanay Bagwis 02-2025 drills in Central Luzon, showcasing CSAR, TCCC, FRIES, and BAI capabilities to boost operational readiness and battlefield…
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Marcos mourns fallen PAF airmen killed in Agusan chopper crash
President Marcos honors the six Air Force personnel who died in a Super Huey crash during post-Typhoon Tino relief operations and visits their wake.
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Legarda mourns PAF personnel killed in Agusan chopper crash
Sen. Loren Legarda mourns the deaths of six Philippine Air Force personnel killed in a helicopter crash in Agusan del Sur while assessing Typhoon Tino damage,…
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Upgrading SAR assets needed after PAF aircraft crash, says Gibo
Defense chief Gilberto Teodoro urges fast-tracking upgrades to the Philippines’ search and rescue capabilities after a PAF helicopter crash killed six airmen.
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Eula Valdes completes Air Force search and rescue training
Actress and Philippine Air Force reservist Eula Valdes completes her Search and Rescue Auxiliary Training with the 505th Search and Rescue Group, finishing…
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