More ‘Fighting Eagle’ Jets to Join Philippine Air Force in 2026 The Philippine Air Force (PAF) is set to bolster its aerial fleet! Starting in 2026, the 5th Fighter Wing will integrate additional FA-50PH "Fighting Eagle" light fighter jets. This strategic acquisition is a core component of the PAF Modernization Program, designed to enhance territorial defense, increase operational readiness, and secure Philippine airspace. Watch how these supersonic interceptors are transforming the country’s de

Philippine Air Force Expands Fleet with New Super Tucanos and FA-50PH Jets The Philippine Air Force is doubling down on air power — with more Super Tucanos and FA-50PH fighter jets on the way. Manila will expand its Embraer A-29 Super Tucano fleet to 12 aircraft by 2026, strengthening close air support and surveillance. It has also ordered 12 more KAI FA-50PH Fighting Eagle jets, boosting its supersonic fleet to 24 under the Armed Forces modernization drive. #PhilippineAirForce #FA50PH #SuperTuc

PAF FIGHTER JETS ESCORT BBM'S FLIGHT The Philippine Air Force (PAF) flew FA-50PH fighter jets on Sunday to secure the airspace during President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s return flight to the Philippines. "The PAF's FA-50 fighter jets, took off before break of dawn on 25 September 2022, and escorted the presidential flight back into national airspace while performing maritime patrol and pilot proficiency training off Luzon's western coast," PAF said in their post. (Facebook/Philippine Air

In October 14, 2020, the Philippine Air Force welcomed the delivery of six Embraer A-29B Super Tucano light attack/counter-insurgency aircraft. The acquisition is part of the Close Air Support Acquisition Project of the Philippine Air Force, AFP Modernization Program Horizon 1. Brazilian Aerospace manufacturer bagged the contract in 2017 worth Php 4.97 billion. Support our troops! Support the AFP Modernization! 🇵🇭 #PhilippineAirForce #AFPyoucanTRUST #AFPModernization #AFPMPU #fbreelsvideo | AF

The Philippine Air Force acquired 32 of these from 1990-1995. It has received engine upgrades in the mid 2000s. It has played a crucial role in the fight against insurgents and terrorists from the 90s up to present. #PhilippineAirForce #15thStrikeWing #SupportAFPModernization #AFPMPU #fbreels #fbreelsvideo #Philippines #mcdonnelldouglas | AFP Modernization Program Updates

PH & US Air Forces Conduct Joint Bomber Patrols Over West Philippine Sea Philippine and U.S. air forces have concluded high-impact joint drills over the West Philippine Sea. From February 2 to 6, 2026, the Philippine Air Force and U.S. Pacific Air Forces carried out bilateral bomber air patrols, live-drop exercises over Tarlac, and coordinated air defense training. The drills enhanced interoperability, strengthened alliance readiness, and underscored a shared commitment to maintaining regional s

The Philippine Air Force (PAF), together with the Pacific Air Forces (PACAF), conducted a Bilateral Bomber Air Patrol and Live Drop Exercise from February 2 to 6, 2026, at multiple locations, including Colonel Ernesto Rabina Air Base (CERAB), Tarlac City, and over the West Philippine Sea via the Luzon Strait, with support from the Special Operations Command Pacific (SOCPAC) and U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific (MARFORPAC). The bilateral engagement featured a series of coordinated air activities