CAMP AGUINALDO, QUEZON CITY - The Philippine Air Force (PAF) conducted the Air Force Symposium 2022 in Mariott Hotel, Pasay City on June 22 as part of its 75th-anniversary celebration.
The symposium echoes PAF's anniversary theme: "Leading an Innovative, Progressive, Adaptive and Dependable Air Force for Peace, Security, and Development."
The one-day symposium consisted of a two-part session. In the morning, world leaders in the aviation industry were given the chance to present their companies to military and civilian guests.
Among them are Airbus Defence, Diehl Defence, Korea Aerospace Industries LTD (KAI), Saab Philippines, Lockheed Martin, Jet Aviation Asia Pacific PTE LTD, and Textron Aviation Defense LLC. Booths were also set up showcasing civil and defense aviation products and services that centered on the development of airpower technology.
The series of lectures and panel discussions during the afternoon session was the highlight of the symposium. Presentations included the history of PAF and Philippine aviation in general, contemporary and emerging security challenges in the aviation industry both local and in the Asia-Pacific region, the Philippine space program, US Air Force Space Force, and cyber warfare.
The AFP Chief of Staff General Andres C Centino, graced the symposium as the Guest of Honor and Speaker, with Lt. Gen. Connor Anthony D Canlas Sr, Commanding General of the Philippine Air Force serving as the event host.
According to Lt. Gen. Canlas, the symposium was an ideal opportunity for PAF to assess its current air power capabilities and formulate plans for its advancement. "We are focused on continuing to give excellent service to our nation. Our decisions that will emanate from this symposium are aimed at improving the air power of the Philippine Air Force," Lt. Gen. Canlas said.
"We shall soon fully shift our focus to external defense operations to secure our territory and sovereignty. This necessitates a more capable Philippine Air Force that can effectively address all present and emerging security threats that may challenge our resolve as a sovereign nation," the AFP Chief of Staff said in his message.
"As Chief of Staff, I reaffirm my support to further strengthen the Philippine Air Force and enjoin all airmen to sustain the strong teamwork, competence, and dedication to duty as we journey all together to become a world-class armed forces that is a source of national pride," he added.///
(Photo by TSg Obinque/PAO,AFP)
