The Philippine Air Force consists of three tactical commands, three support commands, seven air wings including one separate search and rescue wing, one engineering brigade, one air control and warning wing, one air weather group and one special operations unit.

Philippine Air Force

16 hours ago · In August last year, two Chinese air force aircraft flew close then fired flares in the path of a Philippine air force plane on routine patrol over the Scarborough Shoal in actions that were strongly condemned and protested by the Philippine government, military officials said.. All those aboard the Philippine air force NC-212i turbo-prop transport plane were unharmed, the …

13 hours ago · Two Philippine Air Force FA-50 fighter jets fly with two U.S. Air Force B-1 bomber aircraft during a joint patrol and training over the South China Sea on Tuesday, Feb.4, 2025.

This is a list of equipment used by the Philippine Air Force (PAF), the branch of the Armed Forces of the Philippines that specializes in aerial warfare. It covers active equipment, such as aircraft, ordnances, air defenses, and retired aircraft inventory.

11 hours ago · The Philippine Air Force (PAF) and the United States Pacific Air Force (PACAF) held bilateral training exercises over the West Philippine Sea on February 4, 2025. The exercises were air patrol and air intercept training, aimed to enhance operational coordination, improve air domain awareness, and reinforce agile combat employment capabilities ...

Jan 24, 2025 · A Philippine Air Force A-29 Super Tucano, a Nevada Air National Guard C-130 H3 Hercules, and two 25th Fighter Squadron A-10 Thunderbolt IIs conduct a formation flight over the Philippine Sea, Dec ...

The Philippine Air Force held a joint Change of Command Ceremony for the 15th Strike Wing, 420th Supply Wing, and Tactical Operations Wing Southern Luzon (TOWSOL) on January 13, 2025, at the PAF Multi-Purpose Gymnasium, Colonel Jesus Villamor Air Base, Pasay City.

A professional and competent Air Force responsive to national security and development. FUNCTIONS. Perform such other functions as may be provided by law or assigned by higher …

1 day ago · During the training, PAF utilized three of its FA-50 aircraft while the PACAF deployed two US B-1 aircraft (a heavy bomber) — “flying over the West Philippine Sea which is within the intensive military training area (IMTA) that is often used by …