The Philippines Air Force | How Strong is it?

The Philippine Air Force, born post-World War II, has evolved significantly. While modern additions boost its capabilities, financial and geopolitical challenges persist. Yet, with ongoing modernization programs and international alliances, the PAF is charting a path towards a secure future for the Philippines.

Narrated by Daniel M
Video Edited by iyanbriandi

Brought to you by the Behind Asian Team.

[BehindAsia]

How do you see the future of the Philippine Air Force in the region?

[lmaoasian]

so far so good, atleast the PAF have some modern assets now but they need to upgrade more and more, They need Multi-role fighters and more anti air defense system, because in Asean countries, philippines is one of the country that lacks of it

[alonsogabriel]

My mom was one of the pioneering waves of the country's female airforce pilots and based on the information I've overheard, we have a good number of capable pilots but the problem is the internal corruption that leads to the terrible workplace (including having little funds for improvement) and barely good pay which leads these good pilots to leave and apply for commercial flying.

90% of my mom's male and female classmates in the forces are now airline pilots. Even my father's (also was an airforce pilot) classmates went to airline flying.

[yongohkim]

To raise the Philippine Air Force to international standards, military cooperation between the United States and its allies is essential. The reason Russia is struggling in the Ukraine war is because of the support of America's powerful intelligence and reconnaissance assets. During World War II, the Vietnam War, and the Gulf War, the aspect of war was focused on punching power with an emphasis on attack, but today's modern warfare has transformed into a network war rather than powerful punching power. The military, with powerful intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities, as well as all weapons assets connected to the battlefield network, has become the strongest military in the world. The Philippines is one of America's allies, but it is not treated as a tier 1 or 2 ally. The reason is that the United States and its allies have no choice but to be passive in supporting the Philippine fight against China. In particular, the key point is that there is no IFF-Mode 5, an identification device for enemies, among Philippine military assets. It is a symbol of the United States and its powerful allies. The incident in which the SU-35 was hit by an S-400 anti-aircraft missile during the recent Ukraine War was because the Russian system was very outdated. IFF-Mode 5 is not supported except by trusted US allies such as Japan, South Korea, and Australia. In the case of Taiwan, the F-35 is not important, but they requested IFF-Mode 5 support from the United States, but it was rejected. This is a technology that the United States is more sensitive to than the F-35 technology. This is because if it falls to China or Russia, it will have fatal consequences for Western weapons systems. The Philippines must give the United States full confidence to access these assets. The close relationship with China during the previous administration alienated the U.S. relationship. In order to receive active support from the U.S. in times of emergency, such reciprocal ties must exist.

[rupvictoria]

my uncle served in the Philippine Air Force as a Tech Sergeant and i have a close friend who’s a Second Lieutenant in the Philippine Air Force! bein a Filipino American myself i’m so honored to serve in the U.S. Air Force as a Senior Airman!! i had the huge honor of visitin my uncle’s old squadron down in Colonel Jesus Villamor Air Base down in Pasay City Philippines where i was born and where i used to hang out a lot when I was so young growin up before i immigrated to America!!! 🤙🏽

[lvelarde]

Looks like PAF is in the right track. Modest but moving to modernization

[pedrosoandrew]

3 months Ago, they conducted Operation Cope thunder with their USAF counterparts. This exercise is important to the Philippine Air Force as they have not conducted this Joint Excercise for more than 3 decades and were able to do so again with the FA-50's in hand.

[DannyYatom]

It would be a sort of win-win situation for all of South-east Asia if the Philippines joins the QUAD+. It would ensure a safe and secure Indo-Pacific region.

[ajmillendez]

As a Pilipino, most of us knows to speak and understand English, but thank God that this video has Filipino subtitles, we used the Filipino for language & the Pilipino for the people.

[jahd]

It had a great start, I hope it gets an upgrade in the future

[smileyface]

Just a little correction, the Super Tucano from Brazil not the FA50 replaced the OV10 Bronco the FA50 was purchased to train pilots to operate more advance fighter jets in the future.

[nbapbaupdate]

Philippines slowly but surely improve their Air Force couple years

[KyudoKun]

Well, considering Philippines as a country consist of thousands of islands. They should primary invest on Amphibious military vehicles, not necessarily multi billion dollar warships like destroyers. But more like Frigates and any types of armored/combat boats so that they can easily respond to any external and internal threats. Ordering fighter jets to any allied nations could take several years to build - and the threat is rising specifically in the region . Hence acquiring armored amphibious boats could take less time cause there are plenty of units already built and decommissioned sitting in the dry docks of US bases, it can be refurbished but still feasibly effective enough to guard or protect your territory against the aggressors.

[johnmacarthurnavarra]

I think airforce will be credible in the upcoming time

[jeffhamac]

Not yet but slowly but surely we r getting to that

[Slav]

My dad is a PAF Scout Ranger was a Staff Sargent.

[KimsRandomVideos]

Thank you Benigno Aquino III for modernization of PAF

[sandsandwich]

It would benefit if The Philippines held talks with South Korea and Sweden to able to manufacture the Gripen's and FA-50's domestically just like how Japan gained licenses to produce their version of the F-16, I know this may seem costly but will benefit the country in the long run cause they could get insights on jet manufacturing to be able to one day manufacture their own jets with an original design

[rhyanjill]

The problem really is finding pilots who can fly modern aircraft. Furthermore, the Philippines would probably be better off participating in the US's replicator initiative which focuses on cheap mass produced drones.

[jetbabs]

Hopefully not just upgrading assets but also knowledge based or skills development of Philippine troops, to be competence