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Philippines Air Force
![Philippine Military’s Worst Air Disaster Kills 50, Wounds 49 Philippine Military’s Worst Air Disaster Kills 50, Wounds 49](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2021-07-04-1.jpg)
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.
![New Japan Military Radar for the Philippines? New Japan Military Radar for the Philippines?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-japan-philippines-abe-duterte.jpg)
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.
![Aircraft Delivery Puts Indonesia-Philippines Defense Cooperation in the Spotlight Aircraft Delivery Puts Indonesia-Philippines Defense Cooperation in the Spotlight](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-paf-ptdi-philippines-indonesia.jpg)
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.
![Philippines Forges Ahead With Attack Helicopter Maintenance Philippines Forges Ahead With Attack Helicopter Maintenance](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-president_rodrigo_duterte_poses_with_the_8th_infantry_division_troops_080816.jpg)
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.
![Why the Revival of the Philippines’ Air Force Exercise Matters Why the Revival of the Philippines’ Air Force Exercise Matters](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-philippines-us-air-force.jpg)
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.
![What a Dead Philippines-Canada Military Helicopter Deal Would Mean What a Dead Philippines-Canada Military Helicopter Deal Would Mean](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-president_rodrigo_duterte_poses_with_the_8th_infantry_division_troops_080816.jpg)
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.
![What Does the Philippines’ New Attack Helicopters Deal Mean for its Military Modernization? What Does the Philippines’ New Attack Helicopters Deal Mean for its Military Modernization?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-president_rodrigo_duterte_poses_with_the_8th_infantry_division_troops_080816.jpg)
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.
![Philippines Military Modernization Gets Delayed Boost With Attack Aircraft Deal Philippines Military Modernization Gets Delayed Boost With Attack Aircraft Deal](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-president_rodrigo_duterte_poses_with_the_8th_infantry_division_troops_080816.jpg)
Philippines Military Modernization Gets Delayed Boost With Attack Aircraft Deal
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A longstanding requirement gets closer to reality after multiple setbacks.
![US-Philippines Air Force Cooperation in the Spotlight Amid Exchange US-Philippines Air Force Cooperation in the Spotlight Amid Exchange](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-philippines-us-air-force.jpg)
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.
![A New Japan-Philippines Military Helicopter Deal? A New Japan-Philippines Military Helicopter Deal?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-08-18_15-05-37.jpg)
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.
![US Gives Philippines 2 New Military Surveillance Aircraft Amid Rising Terror Threat US Gives Philippines 2 New Military Surveillance Aircraft Amid Rising Terror Threat](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-philippines-us-air-force-duterte-alliance.jpg)
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.
![Where Is the Philippines’ Air Force Modernization Under Duterte? Where Is the Philippines’ Air Force Modernization Under Duterte?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/sizes/thumbnail/Philippines-Flag2.jpg)
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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