The Philippine Air Force (PAF) acquired five new S-70I Blackhawk Helicopters at an official event held in the Clark Air Force Haribon Haribon Haribon Haribon Haribon Haribon Haribon, located in Mapangaga, Palga.
Lieutenant General Arthur Cordura attended the Indian Ceremony.
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Filipino Air Force spokesman. According to Colonel Colono Castillo, the aircraft arrived in the Philippines on July 15, a total of 32 units, and 32 billion Philippine Peso (PHP) contracts. This contract is part of the AFP Modernization Program.
The acquisition is the third time since it was delivered five units in June and December 2024, respectively. Prior to operation, helicopters have been certified to meet the operational requirements through thorough technical inspection and acquisition procedures (TIA) jointly performed by the Philippine Defense Ministry (DND), AFP, and PAF.
The S-70I Blackhawk helicopter is operated by the 205th Tactical Helicopter Squadron of the Air Mobile Command. Colonel Casty said that the aircraft will be put into humanitarian support, disaster rescue, troop transportation, cargo transportation and national security missions.
Between 2020 and 2021, the Philippine Defense Ministry has already introduced 16 black hawk helicopters from PZL Mielec through a 11.5 billion PHP contract. This additional purchase has greatly improved the range and ability of the Philippine Air Force.
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