MANILA — The Philippine Navy (PN) should have been always the strongest service in the military. This was stressed by Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana on his speech welcoming the arrival of the PN contingent on the just-concluded “Rim of the Pacific” (RIMPAC) exercises in Hawaii at Pier 13, South Harbor Manila, Monday. […]
Three Navy vessels, more troops to take part in next RIMPAC —DND
Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana on Monday said the Armed Forces of the Philippines would deploy at least three Navy vessels and more personnel from all branches of the military if the AFP would again be invited to participate in the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise. “This is a very good exposure for our defense […]
Duterte to accept US offers for AFP if done ‘in good faith’
President Duterte is still not keen on accepting the offer made by the United States for the modernization of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) unless he is sure that the act is done in good faith. Duterte made the statement after he revealed that US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Secretary of Commerce […]
PH mulls buying aircraft, submarine from Russia – Defense chief Lorenzana
MOSCOW – The Philippine government is studying the procurement from Russia of a helicopter, trainer planes and submarine for the military, Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said. A technical working group from the Philippine Air Force will go to Moscow to study the plan and make a recommendation, Lorenzana told ABS-CBN News on Tuesday at the […]
3 other nations willing to supply diesel-electric submarines to PH
MANILA — Aside from Russia, three other countries have expressed interest to supply the Philippine Navy with diesel-electric submarines. “We are now studying the offers of (South) Korea, France and if I’m not mistaken, Indonesia as well,” Department of National Defense spokesperson Arsenio Andolong said in an interview with reporters Wednesday, noting that all three have […]
If we have submarines, no country will bully us again — Empedrad
Philippine Navy Chief Vice Admiral Robert Empedrad expressed belief that no country can ever bully the Philippines again once they acquire submarines as part of their modernization program. In an interview, Empedrad said as a Maritime nation the country needs submarines to help protect our territorial waters and EEZ (Exclusive Economic Zone) from other countries […]
Lorenzana in Moscow to discuss areas of PH-Russia defense cooperation
MANILA — Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana is now in Moscow, Russia to discuss possible areas of cooperation with his Russian counterpart Sergey Shoygu. This was disclosed by DND spokesperson Arsenio Andolong late Monday when asked about Lorenzana’s visit to Russia. “The SND (Secretary of National Defense) is in Moscow upon the invitation […]
Spike-ER missiles now formally in PH Navy service
MANILA — Following the successful test-firing of the Rafael Advanced Defense Ltd. Spike-ER missiles (extended range) that are surface-to-surface missiles off Lamao Point, Limay, Bataan last Aug. 9, these weapons are now formally accepted in Philippine Navy (PN) service. This was disclosed by Navy spokesperson, Commodore Jonathan Zata, Monday when asked if the missiles are now […]
Coast Guard bares new anti-terrorism fast boat in Palawan
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan –The Philippine Coast Guard District (PCGD)-Palawan showed off Monday the recently acquired “anti-terrorism fast boat” that has the capability for night operation and with a mounted 30-caliber machine gun. The rigid hulled inflatable boat (RHIB) is part of the recently acquired high-speed fast boats and 44m class multi-role response vessels (MRRVs) from […]
HIANG brings high level air defense expertise to Philippine engagement
The Hawaii Air National Guard has had a long relationship with the Philippine Air Force. For the past six years the HIANG has been sharing air defense expertise with the PAF, as they undergo enhancements to their air defense capabilities. A team of HIANG air defense experts traveled to various air bases in the Philippines […]
The Blessing Ceremony of a newly maintained and painted Nomad aircraft of the Philippine Air Force
The 220th Airlift Wing conducted a blessing ceremony of the Nomad N-22C aircraft with tail number 87 last August 03, 2018 at the 220th AW Hangar with the Wing Commander BRIGADIER GENERAL STEPHEN P PARREÑO AFP as host. The Nomad aircraft play a major role in the conduct of light lift operations for years now such […]
Philippine Navy ‘RIMPAC’ contingent now in Guam
MANILA — The Philippine Navy (PN) contingent to the recently-concluded “Rim of the Pacific” (RIMPAC) naval exercises have arrived at Apra Harbor, Guam Wednesday. The contingent is composed of the strategic sealift vessel BRP Davao Del Sur (LD-602) and frigate BRP Andres Bonifacio (FF-17) along with an AgustaWestland AW-109 helicopter and 700 sailors and marines. This […]
Philippine Government considers Russian loan to support submarine procurement
Russia has newly offered the Philippine Government an economic package to support its potential acquisition of Kilo-class submarines, Arsenio Andolong, the chief of public affairs at the Philippine Department of National Defense (DND), told Jane’s on 14 August. He said the offer was made to the Philippine government recently and consists of a soft loan that would […]
PH troops compete at International Army Games in Belarus
MINSK, Belarus – Members of the Philippine Army recently competed at the International Army Games, a multi-event military competition held simultaneously in six countries from July 28 to August 11. Eighteen countries battled it out in the event held in Russia, Belarus, China, Kazakhstan, Armenia, and Iran. The Philippine contingent bagged 12th place in the […]
Austal to build six 80-meter OPVs for the Philippine Navy
Australian shipbuilder Austal will be delivering six offshore patrol vessels for the Philippine Navy, the company confirmed on August 13. The confirmation follows Philippine media reports from August 11, which said the Defence Secretary of the Philippines government, Delfin Lorenzana, announced that the Australian company would be delivering the vessels from its shipyard in Cebu. […]
PH Navy now capable of engaging ‘surface targets’
MANILA— With the successful test-firing of its Rafael Advanced Defense Ltd. Spike-ER (extended range) surface-to-surface missile off Lamao Point, Limay, Bataan last Aug. 9, the Philippine Navy (PN) now is capable of engaging and destroying targets such as ships, or “surface targets” in naval parlance. “This provides the Navy a significant capability against surface targets. […]
Paveway Laser Guided Bombs for the Philippines
The United States Department of Defense reports that Raytheon has been awarded a contract for the delivery of Paveway Laser Guided Bombs for the Philippines. The exact model and quantities have not been revealed, though. I am quoting the relevant part of the article below: Raytheon Co., Tucson, Arizona, has been awarded an $110,000,000 total-package […]
Duterte wants military to get Submarines from Russia
The Philippine Navy will be getting a major upgrade on its capability with the planned procurement of two Russian subs and more missile systems for the upcoming naval assets, Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said on Thursday. According to Lorenzana, the Department of National Defense (DND) was likely to procure its first-ever submarines from Russia, which […]
Philippine Navy test-fires first Spike-ER missile
The Philippine Navy successfully tested on Thursday its first Spike-ER missile surface-to-surface on board the Multi-Purpose Attack Craft (MPAC) MKIII during the Sea Acceptance Test (SAT) off Lamao Point in Limay, Bataan. Commander Jonathan V. Zata, Director of the Naval Public Affairs Office, said the Philippine Navy, together with teams from Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. […]
DND earmarks P90-M for M-16 bullets
MANILA — The Department of National Defense (DND) is allocating some PHP90.3 million for the acquisition of 21 million rounds of 5.56mm M855/SS109 bullets. The funding for the acquisition program will be sourced from the General Appropriation Act FY 2018. Winning bidders are required to deliver the bullets, which the military will use in M-16 rifles, […]
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