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The Philippine Air Force today received two South Korea-made FA-50PH ‘Fighting Eagle’ Fighter/Surface Attack/Lead-in Fighter Trainer (F/SA/LIFT) aircraft.

The two jets, with tail number 009 and 010, touched down past 11 am in Clark Air Base, Pampanga.

This arrival brings the number of Philippine Air Force’s FA-50PH to 10. 009 and 010 are yet to formally enter Air Force service.

The Philippine government, through the Department of National Defense, is on the process of procuring munitions for the said aircraft.

The Philippines also plans to procure more advanced fighter aircraft after getting enough experience in operating supersonic assets and budget allocation.

Two more aircraft will be delivered under the P18.9 billion contract with Korean Aerospace Industries.