MANILA – The Philippines is at risk of breaching sanctions imposed by the United States if it proceeds with the purchase of grenade launchers from a blacklisted Russian firm, a deal that could test its longtime security alliance with Washington. A senior Philippine general familiar with the deal said Manila had agreed in October last […]
Possible sniper hole used by Tanauan Mayor Antonio Halili assassin
Police on Monday released photos of the sniper hole possibly used by the gunman who shot dead Tanauan City Mayor Antonio Halili. Loading… The photos show a hole in a patch of grass that could have had a direct sightline to the mayor, who was hit by a bullet during the city’s flag-raising ceremony earlier […]
Xi tells US: China won’t give up ‘even one inch’ of territory
BEIJING – China is committed to peace but cannot give up “even one inch” of territory that the country’s ancestors left behind, Chinese President Xi Jinping told US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis on Wednesday during his first visit to Beijing. Xi’s remarks underscored deep-rooted areas of tension in Sino-US ties, particularly over what the Pentagon […]
Laos will Purchase T-72B1 MBT from Russia
According to some sources from Russia, it is likely that after the Tank Biathlon competition in 2018, the sale of the T-72B White Eagle for Laos will be signed. In early April this year, Russian television broadcast coverage of the visit by Defense Secretary to Lieutenant General Chansamone Channhalat to a repair facility in St. […]
Here comes the Hunter: BAE awarded $35bn SEA 5000 Future Frigate contract
BAE Systems will equip the Royal Australian Navy with a fleet of nine highly-advanced frigates, transforming not only the Navy but Australia’s sovereign shipbuilding capabilities. The new ships – called the Hunter Class – will be built in Australia using Australian steel, and signal a dramatic shift in both combat and industrial capability. BAE Systems’ […]
BAE Beats Upstart SAIC To Build Marine Amphibious Combat Vehicle
The Marine Corps has chosen long-time tank-maker BAE over upstart SAIC to build its new Amphibious Combat Vehicle. A wheeled troop carrier capable of swimming from Navy ships to shore and then driving deep inland, the ACV will replace the aging, ungainly, and under-armored AAV as the spearhead of amphibious assaults. The ability to conduct […]
Interesting Take By Aviation Week On The Recently Announced Horizon 2 Modernization Program Of The AFP.
KUALA LUMPUR—The Philippines has enlarged its 2018-23 defense modernization program by 44%, budgeting for multirole fighters and the first of at least two planned submarines. Other equipment being sought from the $5.46 billion allocation are attack and utility helicopters, transport and patrol aircraft and anti-tank, anti-ship and anti-aircraft missiles. The three services have previously signaled […]
Duterte mulling purchase of weapons for brgy officials
President Duterte is looking for funds for the purchase of weapons that will be distributed to barangay captains as part of the anti-crime drive. The President said he was considering acquiring shotguns or .22 magnum handguns for barangay officials for their protection from the “rampaging” criminality. “You have to help. Shotgun lang kailangan ninyo. Actually […]
Armed Forces Of The Philippines Admits Soldiers Fired First At Cops In Samar Misencounter
The military on Tuesday admitted that members of the Armed Forces Of The Philippines were the first to fire at policemen during combat operations in Santa Rita, Samar, triggering a misencounter among government personnel on Monday. Major General Raul Farnacio, 8th Infantry Division commander, said the soldiers on higher ground mistook the policemen for communist […]
At Least 1 Mid-Level Officer From The Philippine Army Present At CMI Demonstration
CMI Defence of Belgium conducted a demonstration of their latest turrets, including the Serie 3105 armed with a 105mm gun and installed on a Hanwha Defense Systems K21 tracked armoured vehicle, and 30-40mm unmanned turrets. Based on the video, it showed that at least 1 mid-level officer from the PH Army (Philippine Army) was present. […]
Philippine Navy To Receive 3 More Missile-Ready Multi-Purpose Attack Crafts Under Horizon 1 Phase
The Philippine Navy (PN) has quietly moved ahead and implemented the acquisition of another project under the Horizon 1 phase of the Revised AFP Modernization Program. Based on the Philippine Navy’s recent publicly-released documents the Philippine Navy has pushed through with the Multi-Purpose Attack Craft (Series 2018) acquisition project, which is a “2nd List of […]
AH-1 COBRA HELICOPTERS FOR THE PHILIPPINE AIR FORCE
During his speech at the 120th Anniversary of the Philippine Navy last May 22, 2018, President Rodrigo Duterte said that he sent his National Security Adviser (NSA) Hermogenes Esperon Jr. to Jordan to facilitate the negotiations and the release of two AH-1 Cobra helicopters. Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana later added in […]
Philippine Navy nears milestone at world’s biggest naval drill
In a few days, the Philippine Navy contingent to this year’s United States’ hosted Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercises will be arriving in Hawaii — marking a major milestone in the history of PN that for the first time it has sent warships to the world’s biggest naval training. The PN contingent, spearheaded by […]
This is the Multi-Role Vessel project
This is the Multi-Role Vessel project. This photo was taken sometime in 2009 or 2010. Read the entire write-up first to understand why this is posted despite being a canceled project. The “Multi-Role Vessel” was among those included in the so-called Horizon 2 list provided by the DND on Wednesday to defense beat media reporters […]
Dick Gordon Commends AFP Plan to Purchase Submarines
Senator Richard J. Gordon doffed his hat off to the Department of National Defense (DND) for its plan to buy submarines as part of its military upgrade amid growing security challenges in the Southeast Asian region. Gordon said the earlier than expected acquisition is a ‘’step in the right direction.’’ “We are one of four […]
The Naval Defense Philippines 2018 will be held at the SMX Convention Centre in Pasay City.
The Naval Defense Philippines 2018 will be held this coming June 27 to 29, 2018 at the SMX Convention Centre in Pasay City. Booking is still ongoing to those who are interested to attend. More details can be found on their website here: http://naval-defense.com/ update.ph encourages its community members to attend if you have the […]
The Philippine National Police (PNP) unveiled new equipment
The Philippine National Police (PNP) will be distributing recently delivered equipment to the different police offices in the country. Among those received are: 387 units Toyota Hi-Lux single cab patrol jeeps, 235 units Toyota Innova transport vehicles, 41 units Toyota Hi-Ace utility vans, 138 units Rubber Boats, 313 units IWI Galil Ace 5.56mm rifles, 320 […]
Confirmed: The ScanEagle UAS that the Philippine Air Force acquired is actually the newer ScanEagle 2
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 […]
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