PAF RECEIVED "ARMED" BLACK HAWKS | 5TH BATCH OF BLACK HAWK HELICOPTERS | M134D GATLING GUNS MOUNTED

PAF RECEIVED "ARMED" BLACK HAWKS | 5TH BATCH OF BLACK HAWK HELICOPTERS | M134D GATLING GUNS MOUNTED

he Philippine Air Force has officially inducted the 5th batch of Sikorsky S-70i Black Hawk combat utility helicopters at Villamor Air Base, bringing the total delivered units to 25 out of 32. Delivered by PZL Mielec, a Polish subsidiary of Lockheed Martin, these helicopters are part of the Additional Utility Helicopters Acquisition Project under the AFP modernization program.

Notably, newly released photos show an S-70i Black Hawk equipped with an M134D Gatling gun—confirming the start of weapon system deliveries. This significantly boosts the PAF’s troop insertion, extraction, and close air support capabilities.

In this video, we break down what this delivery means for Philippine airpower, the role of armed Black Hawks in combat and disaster response, and what to expect as the remaining units arrive by 2026.

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