As reported by Max Montero on January 15, 2025, the Philippine Department of National Defense (DND) has confirmed the acquisition of 12 additional FA-50 Block 20 Fighting Eagle light attack aircraft from Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) as part of the Re-Horizon 3 program. Valued at approximately $680 million, this government-to-government (G2G) project is intended to establish a second squadron for the Philippine Air Force (PAF). The Terms of Reference for the acquisition are nearing finalization, with the contract expected to be concluded in the first half of 2025.
Simultaneously, the DND is upgrading its existing fleet of FA-50PH aircraft through a separate Re-Horizon 3 initiative worth approximately $95.4 million. This program consists of four project lots at various stages of procurement and will include enhancements facilitated through the United States Foreign Military Sales (FMS) system. These efforts align with the PAF’s Flight Plan 2028, which outlines the modernization of its aerial capabilities.