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PH puts F-16 fighter jet acquisition on hold

The Philippine government has put on hold its planned purchase of 20 F-16 fighter jets from the United States, citing budget limitations, Philippine Ambassador...

Philippines, South Korea finalize deal for 12 more fighter jets — reports

Manila entered into an agreement with Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) to procure 12 additional FA-50 fighter jets, South Korean media reported on Wednesday. Valued at...

Philippines signs deal for 12 fighter jets made in South Korea

Manila, Philippines—The Philippines has signed a contract for 12 more FA-50 fighter jets, its South Korean manufacturer said Wednesday, three months after one of the...

AFP pushes modernization, focuses on missile systems

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is actively pursuing an accelerated modernization program focused on acquiring sophisticated missile systems, additional warships, and multi-role...

US approves $5.58-b fighter-jet sale to Philippines

Washington, United States—The United States said Tuesday it has approved a sale of $5.58 billion in F-16 fighter-jets to the Philippines, as Washington backs its...

AFP: Grounded FA-50 jets no cause for alarm

GROUNDING of the Philippine Air Force’s (PAF) fighter jets does not affect the country’s maritime domain awareness (MDA) capabilities in the West Philippine Sea...

Fighter jets scrambled after false bomb threat

Singapore scrambled fighter jets to escort a flight on Wednesday after a passenger on board allegedly claimed he had a bomb in his luggage...

Meet the country’s first female jet fighter pilot

A Filipina has qualified to join the ranks of the country's elite jet fighter pilots, the Philippine Air Force announced Thursday. PAF spokesperson Col. Maynard...

US to send fighter jets, warship to assist UAE

The United States will deploy a guided missile destroyer and state-of-the-art fighter jets to help defend the United Arab Emirates after a series of...

39 China warjets enter Taiwan airspace

Taipei—China sent 39 warplanes—mostly fighter jets—into Taiwan’s air defense zone on Sunday, the island’s government said, in the second-largest daily incursion on record. Taiwan lives...

Taiwan fighter jets land on highway for Chinese invasion wargame

Fighter jets practised landing on a highway in southern Taiwan on Wednesday as part of an annual live-fire military exercise that simulates defending the...
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