Thanks to one maxdefense community members, we could confirm that the ScanEagle UAS that the Philippine Air Force acquired is actually the newer ScanEagle 2 rather than the original ScanEagle UAS. Both the old and new versions are manufactured by Boeing Insitu of Bingen, Washington. The physical difference can be seen on the nose, as […]
Military hit for ‘change of tune’ on frigate row
Military hit for ‘change of tune’ on frigate row. Magdalo Rep. Gary Alejano had called out the country’s military and defense officials for quickly changing their preference for the combat management system (CMS) to be installed in the two frigates that Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) was building for the Philippine Navy for P15.7 billion. Alejano […]
Philippines co-owns West Philippine Sea with China ( Duterte )
Agreeing and confirming that China is a ‘co-owner of the WPS puts Philippine claims and interest in a very disadvantageous position while also emboldens China more and increase its willingness to continue its territorial grabbing from other nations including the Philippines. Now it is really becoming apparent why other countries may really see the Philippines […]
Joint exploration with China in West Philippine Sea legal ( Palace )
Malacañang on Thursday said the possible joint exploration of natural resources with China in the West Philippine Sea is legal amid concerns that it is a violation of the Constitution. At a press briefing, presidential spokesperson Harry Roque clarified President Rodrigo Duterte’s pronouncement on Wednesday in Marawi City where he likened the setup to a […]
2 South China Sea areas considered for joint exploration with China ( Palace )
MANILA – Malacañang on Friday said the Philippines is considering at least two areas in the South China Sea for possible joint exploration with China. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said Service Contracts (SC) 57 and 72 are being considered for joint exploration “by corporations and not by sovereign states.” “We are still in the process […]
PNP eyes helicopters for each region
PHILIPPINE National Police (PNP) chief Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa said that he plans to procure helicopters for each Police Regional Office in the country until the end of President’s term. During yesterday’s ceremonial blessing and turnover of newly acquired patrol and utility vehicles, the PNP chief said PNP has a lot of budget, thus, they […]
15 minutes – that’s how fast Chinese fighter bombers could reach mainland Philippines
Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana admitted on Monday that the Philippines could be reached by Chinese jets in 15 minutes from its artificial islands in the West Philippine Sea. 15 minutes – that’s how fast Chinese fighter bombers could reach mainland Philippines if they intend to bomb important targets in the Philippines, including Malacanang Palace in […]
DPWH: Albay and Sorsogon to have an alternative road soon
An alternative route that can reduce as much as three (3) hours travel time between Manito, Albay and Bacon, Sorsogon is being fast tracked for completion in 2018 by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). DPWH Region 5 Director Danilo E. Versola said the Bacon-Manito Road which will be a 15.3-kilometer, 2-lane road […]
View and Download the Philippine Air Force Strategy Map
The 220th Airlift Wing has been going the extra mile to cascade the concept and promote personnel awareness on the Philippine Air Force Flight Plan Strategy Map. Click on the Image to open a full screen version.
President airs interest in weapons, warships, gets $1.2B in investment pledges
President Rodrigo Duterte has assured Indian investors of a hassle-free business environment as he witnessed the presentation of USD1.25 billion worth of business agreements between the Philippines and India in New Delhi on Friday. In front of Indian and Filipino businessmen, Duterte reiterated his commitment to fight corruption and to address the problem of law […]
Philippine Air Force evaluate HAL Rudra Light Attack Helicopter (Armed) acquisition ( Photos and Video )
Philippine Air Force evaluate HAL Rudra Light Attack (Armed) Helicopter acquisition ( Photos and Video ) With the Philippine Air Force Attack Helicopter acquisition project already moving and the PAF’s TWG already evaluating possible candidates, it appears that we missed one that was also looked into by the said TWG team – the Hindustan Aeronautics […]
DPWH: Landmark bridge in Isabela across Cagayan River underway
Works are on-going for the construction of a 720-lineal meters landmark bridge project of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to replace overflow bridge structure connecting the towns of Sta. Maria and Cabagan in Isabela province across the Cagayan River. In his report to DPWH Secretary Mark A. Villar, Region 2 Director Melanio C. […]
Two Philippine Coast Guards first bobsledders of the Philippines
PCG bobsledders make international debut in Austria (Source: Consul Thelmo Cunanan Jr, PNBLSA President and CEO) PCG: Two Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) personnel made their international debut as the first bobsledders of the Philippines and Southeast Asia through joining the distinguished Europa Cup held at the Olympia Eiskanal in Igls, Tirol, Austria last 05 January […]
Año vow ‘relentlessly’ campaign against communism, drugs
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Officer-in-Charge (OIC) Eduardo M. Año has vowed to facilitate a relentless war against illegal drugs, corruption, communist insurgency, and violent extremism. DILG OIC Año is a former Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief-of-Staff. “Under my watch, the DILG will relentlessly and resolutely wage a campaign to […]
Military command resumes operations against NPA terrorists
The Eastern Mindanao Command (EMC) of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said it has resumed its “proactive measures to protect communities from harassment of NPA terrorists”. This is after the Suspension of Military Operations (SOMO) expired at 11:59 pm on January 2, 2018. EMC has noted several attacks made by NPA terrorists while […]
President Duterte expected to visit Israel this year
Among the countries President Rodrigo Duterte is expected to visit this year is Israel. Israeli firms are active participants in the ongoing modernization of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). He is also expected to visit South Korea, Australia, and India. This was stated by Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque Jr. in a radio interview […]
Philippines constructing first subway line in 2018
The Philippines will be implementing its first subway project in 2018, Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar said on December 31 in an interview with Fernan Gulapa of Super Radyo dzBB. “2018 po iyong schedule na simula ng first phase ng underground or subway project dito po sa Metro Manila,” Andanar said. The subway line Manila […]
Duterte approves funding for transfer of Korean corvette to Philippines
President Rodrigo Duterte has approved the budget to fund the transfer of Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy Flight III Pohang-class corvette ROKS Chungju (PCC-762) to the Philippine Navy, this was revealed by MaxDefense Philippines on December 28, 2017. According to MaxDefense, citing some sources, the announcement was made during the Offshore Combat Force’s year-end party […]
Funding for 16 new combat utility helicopters released
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has released the Special Allotment Release Order (SARO) for the acquisition of 16 brand new combat utility helicopters (CUHs) for Philippine Air Force (PAF). SARO-BMB-D-17-0025076 approved December 20, 2017 for the said acquisition has an amount of PHP12,073,122,578.00. “Release of funds to cover the acquisition of 16 units […]
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