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, […]
Navy eyes inclusion of Del Pilar-Class frigates in ‘force package’ to Libya
MANILA — The Philippine Navy (PN) said it is looking at the possibility of including its Gregorio Del Pilar-class frigates (formerly the US Coast Guard Hamilton cutters) in the force package it is preparing in response to the kidnapping of three Filipino overseas workers in Libya last July 6. “Your Navy now has the capabilities that […]
PAF allots P24-M for spare parts of 2 light-lift aircraft
MANILA — The Philippine Air Force (PAF), through its Bids and Awards Committee, has allocated the sum of PHP24 million for the acquisition of spare parts for its two PT Dirgantara NC212i light-lift fixed wing aircraft. The pre-bid conference is slated on Friday, 9 a.m. at the PAF Procurement Center Conference Room, Villamor Air Base, in […]
PAF to receive 4 OV-10 aircraft from US
Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana Monday said that that the Philippine Air Force (PAF) is expected to receive soon four OV-10 aircraft from the United States to further boost their air assets. Lorenzana said in a text message sent to him by Air Force chief Lt. Gen. Galileo Gerard Kintanar, the four OV-10 aircraft will be […]
Philippine Coast Guard – the Airbus Helicopters H145
Take a sneak peek on the next helicopter of the Philippine Coast Guard – the Airbus Helicopters H145. At least 1 was confirmed for delivery after Airbus Helicopters won a bidding conducted by the DBM’s Procurement Services under the PCG’s Maritime Disaster Response Helicopter acquisition project with the assistance from the National Economic Development Authority […]
South Korea deploys warship to Libya after kidnapping of foreign engineers
Four men from South Korea and the Philippines working on a water project were abducted by an armed group last month. Seoul said it had deployed a warship to Libya in an apparent show of force to secure the release of a South Korean national kidnapped along with three Filipinos in the North African country. […]
Duterte threatens to send frigate to Libya if Pinoy hostages harmed
President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday said he would send a frigate to Libya if the three Pinoys who were abducted in the South African country were harmed. The Filipinos working as technicians on a water project site in western Libya were kidnapped on July 6 along with a Korean national by an unidentified armed group. […]
PHILIPPINE INDEGENOUS ROCKET PROGRAM BACK ON TRACK
United Defense of the Philippines can confirm that this was DOST Balik Scientist and former US Naval aviator Leo Madrid Almazan. The Indigenous Rocket program is back on track. UDP was granted more information by Leo Madrid Almazan regarding the planned indigenous rocket program and here is what he has to say: “There will be two groups, […]
Army participates in Joint Exercise DAGIT- PA 2018
FORT MAGSAYSAY, Nueva Ecija- The Philippine Army participates in the AFP Joint Exercise (AJEX) dubbed as Dagat, Langit at Lupa (DAGIT- PA) 2018 that officially kicked-off here, on August 1, 2018. DAGIT-PA is the level up of the original Interoperability Exercise between the Philippine Air Force and the Philippine Navy, with the integration this year […]
Largest International Maritime Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2018 Concludes
JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii – The world’s largest international maritime exercise concluded Aug. 2 following more than a month of training events conducted in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. Twenty-five nations, 46 surface ships, five submarines, 17 land forces, and more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel participated in Rim of […]
PH Navy to conduct comprehensive test of MPAC weapons
MANILA — Once weather conditions have improved, the Philippine Navy (PN) will conduct a comprehensive test of the Spike-ER surface-to-surface missiles and machine gun systems equipping three of its newly-activated multi-purpose assault craft (MPAC), Department of National Defense (DND) spokesperson Arsenio Andolong said. “The test will showcase, test, and affirm the missile-capability of the newly-equipped Boat […]
Duterte to give 10 smuggled Hummers to PNP, AFP
President Duterte has spared at least 10 smuggled Hummers from being crushed and plans to give them to the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). He revealed the plan a day after witnessing the crushing of nearly P300 million worth of smuggled vehicles in Sta. Ana, Cagayan. In a […]
Duterte looks for choppers Jordan pledged
MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday said he was wondering whatever happened to the choppers that Jordan earlier pledged to donate to the Philippines. Duterte said in jest that he might resume cursing at United Nations High Commissioner for human rights Zeid Ra’ad al Hussein if Jordan won’t make good on its promise to […]
PH Navy gets patrol boats from China
The Philippine Navy on Monday released photos of the four patrol boats donated by China. The 12-meter blue boats have an estimated speed of 30 to 32 knots. The Navy also received 30 units of rocket-propelled grenade launchers and ammunition, Navy spokesperson Cdr. Jonathan Zata said. The Navy is still assessing where the boats will […]
Philippine Air Force Fighter Jets Arrive in Palawan for Joint Exercise
Antonio Bautista Air Base, Puerto Princesa City — Three FA 50 fighter jets arrived and landed today on Puerto Princesa City to participate in the Armed Forces of the Philippines Joint Exercise (AJEX) dubbed as “Dagat, Langit, Lupa” or DAGIT PA 2018 which is being held in WESCOM’s Joint Area of Operations and in Luzon […]
4th PN-RAN Maritime Security Activity continues in Tawi-Tawi
Naval Station Romulo Espaldon – The Western Mindanao Command through the Philippine Navy welcomed the Royal Australian Navy in Tawi-tawi for the 2nd leg of the 4th Combined PN-RAN Maritime Security Activity, July 29, 2018. Naval Station Juan Magluyan, an organic unit of NFWM facilitated the Arrival and Opening Ceremony of the 4th Combined PN-RAN […]
PH Navy gets patrol boats, high-powered firearms from China
MANILA — The PH Navy said Sunday it has accepted four patrol boats and 30 rocket-propelled grenade launchers with ammunition donated by China. Commodore Jonathan Zata, Navy spokesman, said they have received the equipment on the third week of July. Zeta said the Navy is now assessing how the equipment can be integrated into their […]
Combat Utility Helicopter Philippine Air Force Horizon 2 phase RAFMP
Combat Utility Helicopter acquisition project of the Philippine Air Force under the Horizon 2 phase of the RAFMP. Previously PAF commanding general LGen. Galileo Kintanar mentioned that they were looking at Russian, Italian and Korean options. With KAI’s KUH-1 Surion in trouble over deadly build quality issues, and the Russian Helicopters Mil Mi-17 said to […]
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