Uploaded June 2020 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Philippine Air Force to receive 6 Hermes 900 UAS
In a recent publication of the Philippine Air Force’s “LEAD ONE TODAY” e-newsletter published on June 15, 2020, the Philippine Air Force revealed the expected arrival of two (2) Unmanned Aerial Systems composed of six (6) Hermes 900, Ground Control Station, Ground Data Terminal and other support equipment.
The Philippine Air Force said the unmanned aerial system will further boost the Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) coverage in the entire country.
According to Elbit Systems, the Hermes 900 features over-the-horizon, persistent multi-mission, multi-payload capabilities with a class-leading payload carrying capacity of 350 kg. Hermes 900 is capable of performing missions for area dominance and persistent ISTAR (intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance) missions.
Elbit Systems Ltd. is a developer and supplier of a broad portfolio of airborne, land, and naval systems and products for defense, homeland security, and commercial applications.
To view the Philippine Air Force’s “LEAD ONE TODAY” e-newsletter, please follow the link below:
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Attributions:
1. Philippine Air Force. (2020, June). LEAD ONE TODAY (ISSUE NO. 1,). Author. Retrieved from bit.ly/3i6xt9b
2. Elbit Systems / HERMES 900 HIGHLIGHTS. (2018, July 8). [Video file]. Retrieved from youtube.com/watch?v=BiLRE68UI6Y&list=PLcyb09ZWD41D7eTJzrAFlTqLzM9TBfqpj&index=2
Philippine Air Force to receive 6 Hermes 900 UAS
In a recent publication of the Philippine Air Force’s “LEAD ONE TODAY” e-newsletter published on June 15, 2020, the Philippine Air Force revealed the expected arrival of two (2) Unmanned Aerial Systems composed of six (6) Hermes 900, Ground Control Station, Ground Data Terminal and other support equipment.
The Philippine Air Force said the unmanned aerial system will further boost the Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) coverage in the entire country.
According to Elbit Systems, the Hermes 900 features over-the-horizon, persistent multi-mission, multi-payload capabilities with a class-leading payload carrying capacity of 350 kg. Hermes 900 is capable of performing missions for area dominance and persistent ISTAR (intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance) missions.
Elbit Systems Ltd. is a developer and supplier of a broad portfolio of airborne, land, and naval systems and products for defense, homeland security, and commercial applications.
To view the Philippine Air Force’s “LEAD ONE TODAY” e-newsletter, please follow the link below:
bit.ly/3i6xt9b
And if you like this video, please don’t forget to hit like, and share this video and consider subscribing.
Attributions:
1. Philippine Air Force. (2020, June). LEAD ONE TODAY (ISSUE NO. 1,). Author. Retrieved from bit.ly/3i6xt9b
2. Elbit Systems / HERMES 900 HIGHLIGHTS. (2018, July 8). [Video file]. Retrieved from youtube.com/watch?v=BiLRE68UI6Y&list=PLcyb09ZWD41D7eTJzrAFlTqLzM9TBfqpj&index=2








![Philippine Air Force Marchetti S211
The Jet trainer choice of the Philippine Air Force in the late 80s was the Marchetti S211.
The Philippine Air Force Marchetti S211 is an Italian-made jet trainer that is fully aerobatic, easy to fly, and economical to operate.
The Philippine Air Force Marchetti S211 has been upgraded several times to fit the needs of the Air Force.
The Philippine Air Force Marchetti S211 has also encountered mishaps and accidents and is currently believed to only have less than 5 operational units left. Making the Philippine Air Force the only military operator of the Marchetti S211 in the world today.
Sources:
1. Pinoy Aviators. (2020, October 20). THE LITTLE ITALIAN TRAINING JET AIRCRAFT The Philippine Air Force selected the S-211 after the evaluation for three important [Facebook Post]. Facebook. https://bit.ly/38F86cy
2. Wikipedia contributors. (2020, November 1). SIAI-Marchetti S.211. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SIAI-Marchetti_S.211
3. Veen, H. (2020, March 6). SIAI Marchetti S.211 production list. Http://Www.Siai-Marchetti.Nl/. http://www.siai-marchetti.nl/s211pro.html
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