• About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Free Subscription
  • April 15, 2021

Update Philippines

Updating Filipinos Online

  • Home
  • Nation
  • World
  • Entertainment
  • Food and Travel
  • Economy
  • Technology
You are here: Home / Nation / This is why PN needs to equip warships with proven weapons system

This is why PN needs to equip warships with proven weapons system

January 23, 2018 by PNA 1 Comment



308
SHARES
6740
VIEWS
ShareTweetSubscribe
GoogleWhatsappPinterestDiggLinkedinRedditStumbleuponBufferPocket

To ensure that warships can fight any threats if needed, the Navy must acquire naval craft with proven and tested weapon systems.

This was emphasized by former Philippine Navy (PN) flag-officer-in-command Vice Admiral Ronald Joseph Mercado in a chance interview in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City Monday.

“Obviously (you should) go to systems that are proven, If you want our country to be defended well, sa mga tao at least they have that assurance na yung barko natin kayang lumaban,” he added.

Mercado was earlier relieved from his post as PN chief last December 19 by Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana citing lost of trust and confidence on the integrity and leadership of the naval officer.

This was brought about the alleged fixation of the former on one company to supply the combat management system of the Frigate Acquisition Project (FAP), a contract won by South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries.

At the moment, Mercado is now assigned to the Office of the-Chief-of-Staff, Armed Forces of the Philippines on Special Duties.

He also clarified that when going about the FAP’s specification, the Navy gave more emphasis on performance.

“Yes, performance base, so that pag dineliver, we will judge it on the performance, patatakbuhin namin yan,” Mercado added.

PN needs to equip warships with proven weapons systemThe FAP contract, which is worth PHP18 billion, including the weapon systems and munitions, was won by South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries. It will be armed with a variety of missiles and guns capable of defeating the above-mentioned threats.

In regards to claims that he is pushing for a particular brand of combat management system (CMS) for the frigates, Mercado said that he was only standing for the original position of the PN regarding the equipment it wants for its ships.

He added that the system the Navy wanted is more proven and in use in many naval forces in the world. (PNA)

LATEST STORIES

Japan makes inaugural deployment of coastguard vessel to Australia

Japan makes inaugural deployment of coastguard vessel to Australia

The Japan Coast Guard (JCG) will for the first time deploy a vessel to Australia, as part of efforts to strengthen counter-piracy measures in Southeast Asia. The vessel, the 3,300-tonne Souya-class … [Read More...]



Navy admiral's visit reaffirms strong US-PH alliance

Navy admiral’s visit reaffirms strong US-PH alliance

MANILA -- The visit of US Chief-of-Navy Operations, Admiral John Richardson, to the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) headquarters in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City gave both the Philippines and the … [Read More...]

ADAS 2018 OBSERVATIONS AND HIGHLIGHTS

ADAS 2018 OBSERVATIONS AND HIGHLIGHTS

I was able to attend the 2018 Asian Defense and Security (ADAS) at the World Trade Center (WTC) in Manila recently, and every time the event is held (every two years) it always seem to get bigger and … [Read More...]

US reiterates offer to sell F-16 jets to PH: Lorenzana

US reiterates offer to sell F-16 jets to PH: Lorenzana

MANILA -- The US government reiterated its offer to supply the Philippines with the Lockheed Martin F-16. The offer took place during Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin … [Read More...]

Philippine Air Force’s New C-130 SABIR Kit Includes an ELTA Radar

Philippine Air Force’s New C-130 SABIR Kit Includes an ELTA Radar

The kit incorporates, among other systems, an electro-optical imager and a variant of ELTA Systems' EL/M-2022 synthetic aperture radar The 300th Air Intelligence and Security Wing (AISW) of the … [Read More...]

PHL, China to hold joint military exercises in Zhanjiang

PHL, China to hold joint military exercises in Zhanjiang

The Philippines will hold joint military exercises with China during the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean)-China military exercise to be held in Zhanjiang, China on October 22 to 29, the … [Read More...]

308
SHARES
6740
VIEWS
ShareTweetSubscribe
GoogleWhatsappPinterestDiggLinkedinRedditStumbleuponBufferPocket

Read More About: Nation

Discussion

  1. xyz123 says

    January 28, 2018 at 1:08 am

    from a contract standpoint, the GRP signed up to a contract w/ hyundai that provides said contractor to choose the CMS that meets GRP specs. If GRP prefers a specific CMS supplier then they should issue a variation order and shoulder any extra cost! it might be unfortunate for the GRP but thats the terms of the contract they signed up to! simple!

    Reply

Join the Conversation Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Latest News

  • How the global stock markets can affect the economy

    How the global stock markets can affect the economy

  • Tech scams to watch out for

    Tech scams to watch out for

  • 8 things you need to know about the free tuition law

    8 things you need to know about the free tuition law

  • AH-1W for Attack Chopper?

    AH-1W for Attack Chopper?

  • Blackhawk in Philippines, Finally

    Blackhawk in Philippines, Finally

  • US willing to contribute to PHL Navy modernization, says official

    US willing to contribute to PHL Navy modernization, says official

Most Shared Posts

Find us on…

  • Facebook
  • Google+
  • RSS
  • Twitter
© Web Design WPStartups.net · All Rights Reserved · Powered by Likeablepress
308 SHARES