Philippine Air Force Accepts Fifth Batch of S-70i Black Hawk Helicopters
DEFENSE
The Philippine Air Force accepted five additional S-70i Black Hawk helicopters and eight M134-H machine guns at Villamor Air Base. This delivery marks the fifth batch of a 32-unit contract with PZL Mielec.
A total of 25 Black Hawks have been received, with additional batches scheduled for 2024 and 2025. Once all helicopters are delivered, the PAF will have 47 S-70i helicopters. The Black Hawks enhance the PAF's capabilities in air mobility and disaster relief, with local support from Lockheed Martin's Manila office and Asian Aerospace.
Jan 26, 2026, 8:09 PM
