Blessing Ceremony of Seven Newly Acquired, PAF Completes Delivery of 32 S-70i Black Hawak Helicopters

29 Agustus 2026

Acceptance, Turnover and Blessing Ceremony of Seven Newly Acquired Black Hawk Helicopters at Colonel Jesus Villamor Air Base in Pasay City on August 26, 2026 (photos: PAF)

The Philippine Air Force (PAF) has completed the delivery of all 32 S-70i Black Hawk helicopters during the Acceptance, Turnover, and Blessing Ceremony for seven newly acquired S-70i Black Hawk helicopters with Lieutenant General Arthur M Cordura PAF, Commanding General, PAF, as Guest of Honor on August 26, 2026, at Colonel Jesus Villamor Air Base, Pasay City.

The acquisition forms part of Horizon 2 of the Revised Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Modernization Program, pursuant to Republic Act No. 10349, which aims to develop and modernize the AFP’s capabilities.

With the completion of the 32-aircraft acquisition, the PAF further strengthens its capability to conduct air transport, humanitarian assistance and disaster response, search and rescue, medical evacuation, and other critical air operations.

The full delivery underscores the PAF’s continuing commitment to modernization and mission readiness, providing the nation with a more capable and responsive rotary-wing fleet in support of national defense and the Filipino people.

With 32 Black Hawks now in its fleet, the Philippine Air Force takes another significant step toward a more credible, agile, and mission-ready air force—ready to protect, respond, and serve whenever and wherever needed.

(PAF)