A hearing conducted by the House Committee on National Defense and Security earlier this month ,The Chairman and Muntinlupa Rep. Rodolfo Biazon stated that the Department of National Defense (DND) should submit a “wish list” so that the Congress can expertise additional legislative measures to support these projects. He added also that seeing the overall […]
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The Chinese People’s Liberation Army is setting up to broaden its air surveillance and attack capabilities to the Western Pacific which consist the vicinity of Japan, ensuring its domination of the air. They also emphasizes the requirement to develop and enhance nine types of “strategic equipment” such as a new type bomber and a Terminal […]
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The Philippine Navy is expected to receive two supply ships ( HMAS Tarakan L 129 and HMAS Brunei L 127 ) Balikpapan-class landing craft heavy from Australian Navy (RAN). The HMA Ships Labuan, Tarakan Brunei were decommissioned in November 2014. Landing Craft Heavy DetailsLength: 44.5 meters Beam: 10.1 meters Draught: 2 meters Displacement: 364 tons standard, 517 […]
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January 2014 – two Light lift transport aircraft worth 814 million pesos February 2014 – three air search radars from Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd.- Elta for P2.6 billion March 2014 – State arms procurement agency of South Korea signed a US$420 million contract to export 12 FA-50 fighter jets built by Korea Aerospace Industries […]
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From 28 M113A2 Armoured Personnel Carrier (APCs) to M4 Assault Rifle to US Made RPG 7 and to Fully automated 155mm howitzer here’s the list of Philippine Army successful contract
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The United States Marines fired simultaneously with the Philippine Marines at a simulated objective for enhanced combined capabilities during the final bilateral artillery fire. The training include firing live round of 120 mm mortar and 105 mm howitzer. 12th Marine Regiment combines skills with the Philippine Armed Forces 105mm howitzer and 120 mm mortar April […]
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MV-22 Tiltrotor Ospreys flew in dropping off infantry men from 4th Marine Regiment along with their Filipino counterparts into the valley to start the field training exercise Combined Vigilance. United States and Philippine Marines conduct a regimental aerial assault into Crow Valley, Philippines, during exercise Balikatan 2015. The large scale exercise in Crow Valley is […]
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To response and avoid any casualty during convoy ambush, the Philippine Marines and United States marines conduct convoy training at Camp O’Donnell in Tarlac Province, Philippines. The training include aggressive response during ambush…
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A-10 thunderbolt Close Air Support, Amphibious Landing Vehicle (AAV-7s) support, howitzer, troops reinforcement and more, all in United States and Philippines Military combined armed live firing exercise Balikatan 2015. The event showcased the orchestration of air and ground troops to seize an objective.
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The Philippine Coast Guard is expecting an 82 meters Offshore Patrol Vessel and 4 unit 24 meters fast craft worth 5 Billion from France. In 2013, the La Tapaguese Patrol Ship of French Navy is one of the most reported possible acquisition of PCG; unfortunately the deal is…
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The Philippine Air Force firefighters train side by side with US Marines rescue and firefighting specialist to respond simulated engine failure and fire. An F/A-18C Hornet conduct an arrested landing at Clark Air Field, Pampanga, Republic of the Philippines. The arresting equipment is a mechanical system used to rapidly decelerate an aircraft as it lands. The […]
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Peter Dutton, Director of China Maritime Studies Institute in the Center for Naval Warfare Studies of the Naval War College, speaks with Ernest Bower, Director of the CSIS Southeast Asia Program, about the conflicting claims over the South China Sea and what that means for international relations. Discusses the 9 dash line of China, China’s […]
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In August 2014 Seven companies attended the bidding of 5.98 Billion Pesos Brand new Long Range Maritime Patrol Aircraft. By June 2015, a news surface that the Philippine Government may acquire up to 4 P-3 Orion Aircraft from Japan Maritime Self Defense Force through excess defense articles .
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A partnership and responsibility of US Marine Expeditionary Force in Asia Pacific Region including the Philippines. III Marine Expeditionary Force unit for Balikatan 2015, 3rd Marine Division Formed III MEF Forward, augmented by 3rd Marine Logistics Group and 1st Marine Aircraft Wing.
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Australia has announced an US $65 Billion shipbuilding package to construct new frigate and patrol boats locally, with a decision on an international supplier for replacement submarines to be made. The continuous shipbuilding proposal which involves the replacement of frigates, patrol boats and submarines over two decades, is expected by the government to keep 2,500 […]
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The Marines partnered together for 10 days of training to share their knowledge of expeditionary logistics. The Marines trained bilaterally on vehicle recovery practical applications, preventative vehicle maintenance, heavy equipment operations, landing support techniques and wrecker vehicle capabilities. Philippine and U.S. Marines conduct bilateral logistics training at Crow Valley, Philippines, during Exercise Balikatan 2015. Includes […]
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The South China Sea is a major strategic waterway for trade and energy shipments to Asia’s major economies. It has been the focus of maritime disputes which have continued for more than six decades, with competing claims from China, Vietnam, the Philippines and others. In recent years, growing Chinese assertiveness in pressing its claims has […]
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Discusses the destabilizing action of China regarding its claim in South China. From occupation of Philippines controlled shoal, blocking of supply ship in Second Thomas Shoal (Ayungin Shoal), declaring Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ ) in East China Sea,moving oil rig in disputed water and more. SOUTH CHINA SEA (May 11, 2015) The littoral combat […]
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