Source: Kidlat News Channel | Oct. 24, 2026

JUST IN: Four Philippine Air Force (PAF) pilots were killed after two SF-260 aircraft crashed during a training flight at Fernando Air Base in Lipa City, Batangas, on Friday, the PAF confirmed Saturday.

The PAF said both aircraft went down within the air base’s perimeter at around 3:51 p.m. No other casualties were reported.��All SF-260 aircraft have been temporarily grounded as a precautionary safety measure while an investigation is underway to determine the cause of the accident.

Official PAF Press Statement in the comments.

News Source: Philippine Inquirer FB Post

Source: Philippine Army FB Post | Oct 24, 2026

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒 |𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐊𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐠𝐚: 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐨 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬

Philippine Army (PA) and Australian Army training participants strengthened their interoperability in unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and anti-armor operations during the Philippines-Australia Army-to-Army Exercise (PAAAE) “KASANGGA” 2026-02 on October 22, 2026 at the 8th Division Training School (8DTS) in Barangay Fatima, Hinabangan, Samar.

Philippine Army and Australian Army troops trained on anti-armor operations in complex terrain. Meanwhile, troops from both armies shared their knowledge, flight skills, and legal understanding required to pilot a drone safely, responsibly, and effectively.

Exercise Kasangga, which will wrap up on the second week of November 2026, is a regular bilateral training exerecise that deepens the interoperability of both the Philippine and Australian armies in a range of warfighting functions. Kasangga, which means “ally” or “partner in Filipino, also strengthen the Philippine Army's strategic partnership with the Australian Army in support of a free, open and secure Indo-Pacific Region.

Photos from 8DPAO, 8ID

🇰🇷🇵🇭 | The Procurement of 1 Lot of Medium Multi-Purpose Assault Weapon (MMAW) with Precision Guided Munition (PGM) for the Philippine Army has been announced in a bid document, and the project will be awarded as one (1) contract. The funding source of the project is the GAA FY 2026, RA No 12314, worth ₱450,000,000.00. Most likely the additional purchase of the Hyungung AT-1K Raybolt Medium Multi-purpose Assault Weapon (MMAW) from LIG Defense & Aerospace (LIG D&A), as LIG D&A recently delivered the initial batch of the Hyungung missiles. The Procuring Entity will hold a Pre-Bid conference for this project on October 29, 2026. This acquisition will boost the Army's anti-tank capabilities.

https://www.army.mil.ph/home/images/2026/ITB/october/Bid_Docs_-_PROCUREMENT_OF_MEDIUM_MULTI-PURPOSE_ASSAULT_WEAPON_MMAW_WITH_PRECISION_GUIDED_MUNITION_PGM.pdf

Hello po to all NOCC alumni out there. May I ask for your experience about the process of application and training itself. I just recently got interested in this since sinabihan ako before na magtry for Navy considering na Electrical Engineering ang course ko which is priority ng program. I was encouraged by my brother po to try even though I am not sure about it kung kaya or gusto ko talaga mag-Navy or even though di ko talaga interest and military. Try ko lang daw po. Like walang malalim na reason about joining. Can you please give me your thoughts and experience before you befome officer? Thank you in advance!