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AH-1W for Attack Chopper?

AH-1W for Attack Chopper?

December 11, 2018 by Caleb Velasquez Leave a Comment



The U.S Department of Defense is in talks with their Philippine counterpart on the acquisition of 10 AH-1W Super Cobra attack helicopters, with 2 frames possibly funded by Foreign Military Sales (FMS) assistance. The US Department of Defense also puts the Philippines on notice that they might get a surplus fleet of 12 AH-1W Super […]

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Blackhawk in Philippines, Finally

Blackhawk in Philippines, Finally

December 11, 2018 by Caleb Velasquez Leave a Comment



The Philippine Air Force’s technical working group (TWG) has identified Sikorsky UH60 (Blackhawk) as the combat utility helicopter that would replace the mothballed Bell 412 EPIs, while the selection of the T129 ATAK of the Turkish Aerospace Industries may be reconsidered for its attack helicopter project choice due to power-plant problems. “The Air Force TWG […]

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THE JAS-39C/D GRIPEN FOR THE PHILIPPINE AIR FORCE? – PART TWO

THE JAS-39C/D GRIPEN FOR THE PHILIPPINE AIR FORCE? – PART TWO

December 11, 2018 by Caleb Velasquez Leave a Comment



’Asymmetric Warfare’ The biggest asset of the JAS-39C/D is its ability to allow us to conduct sort of like an Asymmetric or Guerilla type of warfare against a stronger opponent. Just as Submarines will allow us to fight such a type of war using our Navy, the Gripen could allow us to do something similar, […]

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THE JAS-39C/D GRIPEN FOR THE PHILIPPINE AIR FORCE?

THE JAS-39C/D GRIPEN FOR THE PHILIPPINE AIR FORCE?

November 1, 2018 by Caleb Velasquez Leave a Comment



In October 2018, Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana revealed in an interview by the Philippine News Agency (PNA) that the JAS-39 Gripen will likely be selected for the Philippine Air Force (PAF) multi role combat aircraft program. Saab has been actively promoting their Gripen aircraft in the Philippines for quite some time […]

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US willing to contribute to PHL Navy modernization, says official

US willing to contribute to PHL Navy modernization, says official

October 23, 2018 by Caleb Velasquez Leave a Comment



The United States Navy on Monday said that it is willing to give some equipment needed for the Navy modernization training of the Philippine Navy’s personnel. “We can contribute, certainly from a standpoint of training, there might be some opportunities for us to contribute some equipment to enhance interoperability between our two navies as these […]

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Philippine Coast Guard to establish new radar station on Boracay island

Philippine Coast Guard to establish new radar station on Boracay island

October 19, 2018 by Caleb Velasquez Leave a Comment



The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is establishing a new coastal radar station at Mount Luho on the island of Boracay to improve its visibility of maritime traffic along the Sibuyan and Sulu seas. A ground-breaking ceremony to mark the start of the station’s construction was held on 28 October by the Philippine Department of Transportation, […]

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PHILIPPINE MARINES TENDERING FOR 16 NEW FIBREGLASS SPEEDBOATS

PHILIPPINE MARINES TENDERING FOR 16 NEW FIBREGLASS SPEEDBOATS

October 18, 2018 by Caleb Velasquez Leave a Comment



The Philippine Navy (PN), through the Philippine International Trading Corporation (PITC), released an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for 16 units of brand new Glass-Reinforced Plastic (Fibreglass) Speedboats for the Philippine Marine Corps (PMC), with an ABC of Php340,632,603.36. A Pre-Bid Conference is scheduled on 25 October 2018, while the the Submission and Opening of Bids […]

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China opens consulate in Davao City

China opens consulate in Davao City

October 17, 2018 by Caleb Velasquez Leave a Comment



MANILA – The Chinese consulate general office has formally opened in President Rodrigo Duterte’s hometown, Davao City, the Department of Foreign Affairs said Sunday. Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. welcomed the Chinese consulate and hailed it as a “testament to an immemorial friendship” between the Philippines and China. “May this be a continued testament […]

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Communication drill champion during ASEAN-China Maritime Exercise

Communication drill champion during ASEAN-China Maritime Exercise

October 16, 2018 by Caleb Velasquez Leave a Comment



The Philippine Navy (PN) was hailed as the champion in the Communications Drill as the ASEAN-China Maritime Exercise (ACMEX) 2018 in Zhanjiang, China, closed on Saturday (October 27, 2018). The Philippine Navy, through the Naval Task Group 88, got the highest score during the Communications Drill led by the People’s Liberation Army-Navy (PLA-N) conducted during […]

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BRP Dagupan City’s voyage home delayed due to ‘Rosita’

BRP Dagupan City’s voyage home delayed due to ‘Rosita’

October 15, 2018 by Caleb Velasquez Leave a Comment



MANILA — The Philippine Navy (PN) logistic support vessel, the BRP Dagupan City (LS-551), and the 200-man contingent aboard her will postpone their voyage home due to the effects of Typhoon Rosita (international name Yutu). This was disclosed by Naval Task Force 88 head Commander Sherwin Respeto in a statement late Sunday. The BRP Dagupan […]

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Japan makes inaugural deployment of coastguard vessel to Australia

Japan makes inaugural deployment of coastguard vessel to Australia

October 14, 2018 by Caleb Velasquez Leave a Comment



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 patrol ship Echigo (PLH 08), will be deployed for a month starting from 30 October, according to the Japanese foreign ministry. The ship will be embarked […]

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ADAS 2018 OBSERVATIONS AND HIGHLIGHTS

ADAS 2018 OBSERVATIONS AND HIGHLIGHTS

October 12, 2018 by Caleb Velasquez Leave a Comment



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 better. More people seemed to have turned out on the first day for example, and there were […]

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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

October 11, 2018 by Caleb Velasquez Leave a Comment



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 Philippine Air Force has received an Airdyne Special Airborne Mission Installation and Response (SABIR) kit for use on board one of the service’s C-130 transport aircraft. […]

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PHL, China to hold joint military exercises in Zhanjiang

PHL, China to hold joint military exercises in Zhanjiang

October 9, 2018 by Caleb Velasquez Leave a Comment



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 Defense department said Monday. Department of Defense Public Affairs Chief Arsenio Andolong noted that the conduct of Asean-China exercises was agreed upon during the […]

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Kazakhstan receives first Y-8 military transport aircraft from China

Kazakhstan receives first Y-8 military transport aircraft from China

October 6, 2018 by Caleb Velasquez Leave a Comment



The National Guard of the Republic of Kazakhstan has received its first Y8F200W military transport aircraft from China. According to Kazakhstan’s source, the National Guard has received into service the first of 8 ordered Chinese-made Y8F200W military transport aircraft. The aircraft is built by the Shaanxi Aircraft Corporation at its facility in Hanzhong, Shaanxi province. […]

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‘The PM has betrayed India’: New details about a $9 billion fighter-jet deal may bring down India leader

‘The PM has betrayed India’: New details about a $9 billion fighter-jet deal may bring down India leader

October 5, 2018 by Caleb Velasquez Leave a Comment



NEW DELHI/PARIS (Reuters) – India Prime Minister Narendra Modi faced calls for his resignation over allegations of corruption in a military jet deal with France after former French president Francois Hollande was quoted as saying New Delhi had influenced the choice of a local partner. Indian political parties have been gunning for Modi over the […]

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Avionics Upgrade Pilot’s Inspection Lecture

Avionics Upgrade Pilot’s Inspection Lecture

October 4, 2018 by Caleb Velasquez Leave a Comment



S211 Avionics Upgrade Pilot’s Inspection and lecture 26 July 2018. Pilot’s of OV-10, SF 260 TP and MD-520 MG visited the S211’s of Air Defense Command at Clark Pampanga. Guerrero gets first-hand look at fighter jet operations ( FA-50PH PHOTOS ) MAJ WILBERT MARTINEZ PAF, the Squadron Commander of 105TH Fighter Training Squadron, assisted by […]

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PT PAL closes in on Philippine Navy opportunities

PT PAL closes in on Philippine Navy opportunities

October 2, 2018 by Caleb Velasquez Leave a Comment



Indonesian shipbuilder PT PAL is stepping up engagement with the Philippine Navy (PN) in efforts to fulfil the service’s capability requirements for sealift, surface combatants, and submarines, an industry official from PT PAL has confirmed to Jane’s . The official, speaking at the Asian Defence and Security (ADAS) 2018 exhibition in Manila that concluded on 28 September, […]

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Maute-linked bomb maker killed in Lanao police-military operations

Maute-linked bomb maker killed in Lanao police-military operations

October 1, 2018 by Caleb Velasquez Leave a Comment



TAGOLOAN, Lanao del Norte – A Maute-linked bomb maker was killed in a joint police and military operation in this town Sunday morning. Former Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) Northwestern Mindanao Command sub-commander Laut Mabuay alias Mercury was killed in a strike operation jointly launched by the town police and the 4th Mechanized Infantry Battalion […]

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