PADC | |
Company type | Government-owned and controlled corporation |
Industry | Aerospace and Defense |
Founded | September 5, 1973 |
Headquarters | Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines |
Area served | Philippines |
Key people | Raymond L. Mitra, President and CEO |
Parent | Department of National Defense |
Website | padc.com.ph |
The Philippine Aerospace Development Corporation (PADC) is a state-owned aerospace and defense technological development corporation integrated to the Department of National Defense through Executive Order No. 78, s. 2019.[1] As of 2021, PADC is under organizational realignment with the Philippine Department of National Defense's and National Security Council's highly classified plans and programs, including but not limited to its vital functions under Presidential Decree No. 415 and amended by Presidential Decree No. 1081.[2][3]
PADC operates a joint venture with Airbus known as Airbus Helicopters Philippines.[4]