C-130 Transport Aircraft

United States Show Support AFP Modernization

During the turnover and commissioning of eight Philippine Air Force brand new Bell-412EPs Helicopter  from Canada and the two attack versions of AgustaWestland AW-109 Power Helicopter from Italy. The United States of America show their help and  support to the armed forces modernization program of the Philippines through giving excess defense articles with two more […]

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Japanese Missile Launch

Philippine Military Missile Defense Project and Acquisitions

In response of growing pressure of external threats. Raytheon awarded a contract to build maritime border security within 2 years. While waiting the Israel made Radar and still bidding for long range maritime patrol aircraft and Anti-submarine helicopter, a different type of missile defense project are in queue after this.

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Assault Rifle

Remington Delivered Rifle Defective

The Armed Forces of the Philippines currently employs a small handful of different rifles, including American made M16, M4, CAR-15 and Philippine made PVAR rifles, which are all AR-15 variants as well as Heckler and Koch G36, Steyr AUG and IMI Galil rifles. In 2013, Remington has landed a contract to supply the Armed Forces of […]

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More Aircraft Transport Capability Philippine Air Force

The Philippine Air Force added Light, Medium and Heavy Transport Aircraft. For medium lift transport, Spanish aerospace manufacturer would supply three Airbus C-295. For light lift, PT Dirgantara  would supply two (2) Light Lift  NC 212i Aircraft and for the heavy transport aircraft, there’s no confirmation yet how many brand new and refurbished C130 Hercules […]

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United Kingdom Support the Philippines in Sea Row

British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond made a clear statement that contending territorial claims in the South China Sea is a key for global artery, risking over and must be solved serenely. Tension and the risk of escalation may arise, the claiming dealt must undergo a rules-based, not power-based. The freedom of navigation must be observed […]

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Additional Landing Craft Utility From South Korea

The South Korea Government will provide Philippines a landing craft utility (LCU) including a number  rubber boats and  computers. If the deal runs smoothly, this ship will be receive by end of the year. This ship already arrive in the country. The South Korean landing craft unit (LCU), which was donated to the Philippine Navy […]

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Rice Aircraft Services Huey

Philippine Air Force Received 10 New Helicopter

PASAY CITY, Aug. 17 (PIA) – The Philippine Air Force (PAF) welcomes the newest addition to its inventory of air assets in a turnover and blessing ceremony held at the Villamor Air Base, today. The new air assets include eight combat helicopters known as the Bell-412EP, which were acquired from Canada, and two attack AW-109E helicopters […]

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China First Island and Second Island Chain

Ph Vietnam to Sign Cooperation Pact

The strategic partnership agreement between Philippine and Vietnam would likely be signed on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation’s Leaders Meeting in Manila on November 18 and 19 this year. Vietnam Ambassador to the Philippines Truong Trie Duong is negotiating already for the partnership were over and started finalizing the draft of the agreement. […]

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Australia to Build Naval Fleet Worth US $65 Billion Dollars

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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Philippine Air Force Maritime Patrol Aircraft

DND Bidding Patrol Aircraft and Support Planes Started

The two long range patrol to be acquired by the Department of National Defense has started the procurement process and six close air support aircraft as part of efforts to advance the capabilities of the Air Force. It includes sensors, sensors integration, mission support facilities and integrated logistics support package. Released by bid bulletins from […]

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