The Philippines coast guard has ordered a single Airbus Helicopters H145, which will function in the search and rescue (SAR) and law enforcement missions. This will be the first H145 in the Philippines used for parapublic missions, says Airbus Helicopters. The 4t rotorcraft will be equipped with high frequency radios, emergency flotation gear, fast roping […]
Airbus Defence banks on AFP modernization to grow business in the Philippines
Airbus Defence and Space, the military aircraft unit of Airbus, is banking on the Armed Forces of the Philippines modernization program to grow its business in the country. “We are confident that we will increase our market share even further in the country,” Airbus Defence and Space head of South East Asia Johan Pelissier told […]
U.S. Air Force wants to procure 35 Chinese commercial drones
The U.S. Air Force wants to procure a 35 commercial Mavic Pro Platinum drones developed by the Chinese DJI company, according to a 24 September report by thethedronegirl.com. The U.S. Air Force (USAF) will acquire commercial Mavic Pro Platinum by the Chinese drone manufacturer. USAF is seeking to buy a new set of drones, and […]
Military secures P117.4 million worth of ammunition from US
The Armed Forces of the Philippines received at least P117.4 million or $2.2 million worth of five million rounds of ammunition from the United States government for the Filipino soldiers’ counterterrorism training. A statement from the US Embassy in Manila said that the ammunition, delivered to Clark Air Base in two batches on September 7 […]
Australia’s Cape Class Patrol Boats And Its Proposed Philippine Variant
In August 2018, the Philippines’ Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana revealed that a deal with Austal Cape Class is being finalized to build six (6) Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV) in Cebu for the Philippine Navy (PN). A couple of days later, Austal revealed more details about the pending deal saying that they had […]
US hits China with sanctions for buying Russian fighter jets and missiles
The US has sanctioned the Chinese military for buying Russian fighter jets and missiles, and blacklisted more than 30 Russians, most of whom have been indicted for their role in Moscow’s effort to subvert the 2016 US election. The new sanctions unveiled by the state department on Thursday will sharpen tensions with Beijing amid a […]
PH Navy to send contingent to Russian, South Korean fleet
The PH Navy (PN) on Thursday said that it will render Friday a send-off ceremony for the 440-man contingent onboard BRP Tarlac (LD601) departing for a port visit to the headquarters of the Russian Pacific Fleet in Vladivostok, Russia and consequently participate to the International Fleet Review in Jeju, South Korea. Navy spokesman and the […]
New Coast Guard ship sent to patrol ‘southern backdoor’
ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard has deployed one of its newest patrol vessels to fight terrorism, piracy and armed robbery at sea in the southern Philippines. BRP Bagacay (Multi Role Response Vessel-4410), which has been assigned to PCG District Southwestern Mindanao, arrived Tuesday morning at the pier of the Philippine Ports Authority. […]
Defective rotor parts from Airbus blamed for fatal South Korean helicopter crash
SEOUL — An interim report from a joint investigation into a fatal crash of a South Korean Marine Corps helicopter indicates that defects in the main rotor mast likely caused the accident, according to military sources. The crash of a Marineon, a modified variant of the Surion KUH-1 utility helicopter, occurred July 17 during a […]
Navy team sails back to PH after joining Aussie maritime exercise
Bringing home the lessons they learned, a contingent from the Philippine Navy (PN) is set to sail back to the Philippines after their participation in the biennial Multilateral Regional Maritime Exercise codenamed KAKADU 2018 hosted by the Royal Australian Navy, a ranking commander announced Friday. Capt. Junjie Tabuada, PN Task Force commander for exercise KAKADU, […]
Palace: Duterte-Kim meeting leads to ‘closer’ US ties
President Rodrigo Duterte’s “private” meeting with United States (US) Ambassador Sung Kim at the Malacañan Palace on Wednesday, September 12, has led to “closer” relations with Washington, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque Jr. said on Thursday, September 13. “We’ve always had a good relationship with the United States. And I’m sure that every meeting between the […]
US to release $1.2 billion in military aid to Egypt
WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has authorized the release of $1.2 billion in U.S. military assistance to Egypt, despite human rights concerns that have held up previous funding. The State Department said Friday it is notifying Congress that Pompeo has signed national security waivers allowing the money known as foreign military financing, or […]
Duterte not interested with US firearm purchase
The United States has reportedly agreed to resume a firearm sale to the Philippines but President Duterte might not take the offer anymore. The President said he was not interested with the US firearm purchase since he has already given new pistols to almost all soldiers. “Ngayon,‘yung last order natin ng Glock pistols, I was […]
Tanks along EDSA? AFP says there’s no cause for alarm
Viral social media posts showing military tanks rumbling through EDSA have caused panic among netizens amid destabilization and martial law reports , but the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said the public should “stay calm.” “We wish to categorically state that there were no such sizeable movements of military aircraft or armored vehicles,” said […]
BRP Gregorio del Pilar being inspected for grounding damage
MANILA — Extensive examination is still being conducted on the Philippine Navy (PN) flagship, BRP Gregorio del Pilar (FF-15), that ran aground off Hasa-Hasa (international name Half-Moon) Shoal in Palawan province last August 29. “FF-15 is still undergoing extensive inspection prior (to) its dry-docking to determine the extent of repairs to be done,” Navy spokesperson Commander […]
Duterte says he has acquired some arms from Israel and Jordan
DAVAO CITY — President Rodrigo Duterte said he had acquired “some arms” during his recent trip to Israel and Jordan but did not give details. “May nakuha ako doon. Hindi ko sabihin kung anong nakuha kong armas,” the President said in his arrival speech at the Davao International Airport on Saturday. [I brought something from […]
AH-1 Cobras we are getting are those that were donated to them by Israel
THE TWO AH-1F COBRA ATTACK HELICOPTERS BEING DONATED BY JORDAN TO THE PHILIPPINES PART OF 16 COBRA HELICOPTERS DONATED TO JORDAN BY ISRAEL IN 2015. A long-held suspicion that everyone was already thinking of has already been confirmed recently by an Israeli contact that the two AH-1F Cobra attack helicopters being donated by Jordan to […]
Jordan to give two attack helicopters to PH
MANILA – Jordan will donate two attack helicopters to the Philippines, President Rodrigo Duterte’s top aide confirmed Thursday. Special Assistant to the President Bong Go said the two helicopters will be turned over to the Philippines in July 2019, when pilots have been trained. Go said Jordan would also donate other equipment such as mortars, […]
Duterte willing to send Filipino troops to Jordan to fight ISIS
MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday said he is willing to send Filipino troops to Jordan to fight the Islamic State. “And of course, I said, I’ll leave you my guarantee that we will be friends and we will nurse and nurture it fully so that someday my people can really say that you […]
Amur 6×6 Vehicle – Duterte visits Gaia Automotive
One of the most interesting vehicles for me in the product line of Gaia Automotive Industries Ltd is the Amur 6×6 vehicle. Gaia Automotive Industries is an Israeli company that will be marketing and promoting their Tactical vehicles in the Philippines as reported during Duterte’s visit to Israel. The Amur 6×6 is strong enough to […]
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