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Philippines Air Force
July 05, 2021
Philippine Military’s Worst Air Disaster Kills 50, Wounds 49
By Jim Gomez
The doomed Lockheed C-130 Hercules was one of two ex-U.S. Air Force aircraft recently handed over to the Philippines.
December 19, 2018
New Japan Military Radar for the Philippines?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Renewed focus on a future deal has highlighted the ongoing activity in the defense relationship between the two countries.
June 25, 2018
Aircraft Delivery Puts Indonesia-Philippines Defense Cooperation in the Spotlight
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recently complicated deal is testament to the opportunities and challenges that remain for both sides in the defense realm.
May 21, 2018
Philippines Forges Ahead With Attack Helicopter Maintenance
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The Philippine Air Force’s move towards maintaining its combat helicopters marks a step forward for the country’s modernization efforts.
March 12, 2018
Why the Revival of the Philippines’ Air Force Exercise Matters
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Manila is restarting drills that had been discontinued for nearly a quarter-century.
February 13, 2018
What a Dead Philippines-Canada Military Helicopter Deal Would Mean
By Prashanth Parameswaran
With a key acquisition now in trouble, a deeper look at the broader potential significance of its impending death.
February 08, 2018
What Does the Philippines’ New Attack Helicopters Deal Mean for its Military Modernization?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the broader context and significance of a new headline-grabbing purchase.
December 05, 2017
Philippines Military Modernization Gets Delayed Boost With Attack Aircraft Deal
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A longstanding requirement gets closer to reality after multiple setbacks.
September 02, 2017
US-Philippines Air Force Cooperation in the Spotlight Amid Exchange
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The two allies completed the latest iteration of a new exchange established last year.
August 15, 2017
A New Japan-Philippines Military Helicopter Deal?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Though specifics are still unclear, a transaction mulled by the two sides reflects their ongoing defense cooperation.
August 01, 2017
US Gives Philippines 2 New Military Surveillance Aircraft Amid Rising Terror Threat
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Washington delivers yet another much-needed capability boost to the Southeast Asian state.
June 21, 2017
Where Is the Philippines’ Air Force Modernization Under Duterte?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Despite delays, there are some signs of progress on key projects.
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