Philippine Air Force

Introduction
The newly formed Philippine Air Force started on July,30,2010. Under Republic Act 6782 or the Strategic Defense Act of the Philippines. Its formed by 600 Personnel, including 200 Officers. And 15 Aircraft, includes 10 Fighters, 2 Bombers, 3 Transport planes.

The Air Force Inventory

 * 10 F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter
 * 2 Boeing B-52H Stratofortress
 * 2 Lockheed C-130J Hercules
 * 1 ATR42-500 (VIP Aircraft)
 * 10 Huey Type II helicopters
 * 3 UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters
 * 2 OH-10 Cayuse Helicopters

Primary Purpose
The primary purpose of the Philippine Air Force is to provide homeland security, as well as cyberspace protection of its own cyber infrastructure during peacetime, and aggressive response to threats during times of war.

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Philippine Republic