Technology is everywhere these days, reaching into every aspect of our lives and empowering us in ways we never would have imagined in the past. With that new power comes new dangers however, and we all need to be alert to the ways that people are exploiting the new tech landscape to try and take […]
Boeing Insitu ScanEagle 2 UAS Photo Gallery
The Philippine Air Force acquires six ScanEagle Unmanned Aerial Vehicles from the United States through foreign military financing worth an estimated $13.76 million. Formal turnover with Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana and US Ambassador Sung Y. Kim took place at Villamor AirBase. Another 6 systems were ordered last year, which are expected to be delivered in the near future. […]
Indian think tank to Manila: Beware of Beijing-funded projects
NEW DELHI — The Philippines could end up in hock to China if it is not careful about entering into investment and infrastructure deals with Beijing, according to an Indian think tank. Hardeep Puri, chair of India’s Research and Information System for Developing (RIS) Countries, warned that the Philippines should be wary of China-funded projects […]
After a long absence, the Philippine Air Force resumes the Sanay Sibat Exercise, an Air Defense Exercise involving our FA-50PH and S-211 aircraft.
Philippine Air Force Resumes the Sanay Sibat Exercise After a long absence, the Philippine Air Force resumes the Sanay Sibat Exercise, an Air Defense Exercise involving our FA-50PH and S-211 aircraft. So good to see our Air Force have these kinds of exercises, We wish we can have more modern combat aircraft in the near […]
Philippines eyes wheeled and tracked AFVs
The Philippine Army told Shephard Media as far back as 2014 that it harboured ambitions to procure main battle tanks within the 2020-28 period. However, a more realistic and immediate plan is to acquire lighter AFVs. Thus, the army’s Horizon 2 procurement plan proposal (covering 2018-22) features light tanks with a budget allocation of PHP9.484 […]
To defend our seas, get missiles, not ships ( opinion )
MaxDefense Philipines .- While missiles could be good in sinking ships, it is not everyday that the Navy needs to sink ships. It can only do 1 job which is to attack ships, something that can only be done during times of war. Warships are useful in both peace and war times. During peacetime, the […]
Navy needs more ships to patrol Philippine Rise
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Navy on Monday said it has limited resources to patrol Benham or Philippine Rise, a 13-hectare undersea plateau off the coast of Aurora province. Rear Admiral Erick Kagaoan, commander of Naval Forces Northern Luzon, said the Navy still needs new ships to patrol the area. “As far as resources is […]
Careless dalliance with China could make Philippines a regional security threat ( Analyst )
Here’s a piece from defense analyst, military historian, Jose Antonio Custodio wherein he mentioned that if the Philippines continues to accommodate Chinese interests in the region, the Philippines could be considered as a regional threat by other countries especially those with conflicting territorial claims with China. Consideting not all of our neighbors are really open […]
Singapore risks losing independence without strong military defence: Ng Eng Hen
Without a strong military defence, Singapore might lose its independence, Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen said in his Total Defence Day message on Wednesday (Feb 14). “The fall of Singapore which we commemorate on Total Defence Day every year reminds us all that without a strong military defence, Singapore can lose its independence, as we […]
Bato dela Rosa sees build-up of The Philippine National Police air patrol group with new choppers in 2018
The Philippine National Police is slowly building up its air patrol assets, PNP chief Director General Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa said on Thursday. He said a twin engine Bell helicopter would arrive in March while two single engine helicopters will be delivered later this year. The three helicopters were procured in 2017 and cost P870 […]
First Daegu-class FFX-II Frigate delivered to ROK Navy
South Korea’s defense procurement agency Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) announced today that the first FFX Batch II (FFX II) frigate “Daegu” was delivered to the Republic of Korea Navy (ROK Navy). Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) launched the lead ship of the new Daegu-class FFX-II frigate for the Republic of Korea Navy (ROK […]
7 PNP personnel now in the US training for their Bell 429 helicopter ( Photos Video Specs )
Seven Philippine National Police ( PNP ) personnel now in the US training for the operation and maintenance of their Bell 429 helicopter which has Exceptional Speed and Class Leading Performance and a max cruise of 278 km/h Seven personnel of this unit currently on Pilot Transition, Avionics and Aircraft Mechanic Field Training at Bell Training Facility, Forthworth, […]
Philippine Air Force Unveils Largest Version Of Strategy Map
Flight Plan Awareness At 220th AW Now In Full Swing; Unveils Largest Version Of 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. Earlier today, it unveiled and displayed the largest version of the strategy […]
Philippine military welcomes LGBT applicants
In searching for 10,000 Filipinos who want to volunteer to become new soldiers, sailors, airmen, or marines, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said they would not discriminate against members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community who may want to apply. But along with the open invitation came repeated reminders for […]
The Philippine Navy’s first landing dock vessel arrives in Palawan
The Philippine Navy’s first Landing Dock Vessel, BRP-Tarlac (LD-601), arrived in Puerto Princesa, Palawan for a three-day port call from January 10-12, 2018 as part of her first logistics run a mission for the calendar year 2018. A simple welcome ceremony for the ship’s officers and men was facilitated by Naval Forces West that included […]
2 NPA terrorist leaders surrender to government
Philippine Army 10th Infantry ‘Agila’ Division (10ID) has reported the surrender of 3 NPA terrorist leaders to the 73rd Infantry ‘Neutralizer’ Battalion this January 2018. According to 10ID NPA leaders who surrendered were from Guerilla Front 51 (GF51), Southern Mindanao Regional Committee (SMRC). They are Randy N. Atong alias Andikon, Finance and Logistics Officer of […]
Panguil Bay Bridge construction starts this year
The construction of Panguil Bay Bridge will start this year, Public Works and Highways Secretary Mark Villar said in his official social networking page. “Construction of the Panguil Bay Bridge, a 3.48 km bridge connecting Misamis Occidental and Lanao del Norte, will start this year,” he said. The said bridge is considered a major infrastructure […]
Air Force prepares assets for first 2018 sorties
Philippine Air Force 220th Airlift Wing (220AW) has prepared its air assets to provide operational and airworthy aircraft for the post-new year sorties. Among the air assets of 220AW are C-130 military transport aircraft, C-295 medium military transport aircraft, F-27 aircraft, and N-22 Nomad aircraft. “Heavy airlift sorties are expected for the return flights of […]
Air Force welcomes 3rd female C-130 Pilot-in-Command
Philippine Air Force (PAF) Captain Reyna Ventura was welcomed by 220th Airlift Wing (220AW) as its third female C-130 Pilot-in-Command last December 17, 2017. 220AW said this is after “weeks of rigorous and demanding pilot training.” “Her milestone is another reason for the 220th Airlift Wing to celebrate as it meant to increase the pool […]
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