The bidding for the two long-range maritime patrol aircraft worth 5.98-billion pesos has failed as bidders were not able to meet the requirements set by the Defense department. The special Bids and Awards Committee declared a failed bidding after examining bid documents for almost 12 hours. The defense department’s bids and awards committee did not reach […]
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The Spanish and Danish army Leopard 2 main battle tank (mbt) conduct speed break in and weapons burn in test.
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As part of ongoing Armed Forces of the Philippines modernization program, eight Bell-412EP Combat Utility Helicopters from the Canadian Commercial Corporation and two Italian AW-109E Power attack helicopters were also turned over at the Villamor Air Base. The Bell-412EP helicopters are likely improve security and transport capabilities for the military and would play different roles […]
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Naval Task Group 11 head Captain Albert Mogol said there are campaigns to improve the Naval Base in Cagayan for addressing humanitarian and catastrophic response activities. The things being developed is the ability to take action and to supervise whatever actions are happening in that area and to save from harm our interests in the […]
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Related to the reports about Japan is supplying maritime patrol aircraft to the Philippines, several public figures and personalities have come up into their views and opinions. One of them is top Chinese diplomat assumed that the world is watching Japan’s reactions as the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II. The Japanese […]
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Malaysia called for more hard work to stumble on a peaceful solution to increasing tensions in the disputed South China Sea, they would stipulate that China should stop land reclamation and other related actions, they added that Chinese territory should be no double standards on the issue, in reference to land reclamation work by the […]
Read MoreThe Philippines is looking for bidders after Night Fighting System with designated budget of Php 1.116 billion for 4,464 units. Night Fighting System that the Armed Forces of the Philippines are looking for are comprised of three major components mainly Night Vision Monocular (NVM), Infrared Aiming Device (IRAD), and Laser Zeroing Device (LZD). These three work […]
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The Philippine Air Force (PAF)’s lift capability will be getting a much-needed boost with the delivery of three C-295 medium lift aircraft from EADS/CASA-Airbus Military. This after the Spanish aerospace manufacturer won the contract for the P5.3 billion medium aircraft fixed wing project by the Department of National Defense (DND). The PAF’s medium lift capability […]
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The Philippine Army Light Armor Division will receive the 142 units of M113 armored personnel carriers (APC). Elbit Systems Land and C4I will also upgrade 28 BAE Systems M113A2 Weapons system, 14 of which will be fitted with the turrets of decommissioned Alvis Scorpion Armoured Reconnaissance Vehicles.
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Japan’s Ministry of Defense will likely make a record budget request for fiscal 2016 as it seeks to buy new airborne refueling aircraft and continue building Aegis destroyer. The ministry expects to request a budget of more than 5 trillion yen (1.84 Trillion Pesos or $ 40.3 billion) for fiscal 2016. It will be the […]
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MANILA, Aug. 14 (PNA) — “For whom are those search-and-rescue facilities for?” This was the reaction of Department of National Defense (DND) spokesperson Dr. Peter Paul Galvez when asked to comment on the Chinese plans to construct facilities on the artificial islands it constructed in the disputed portion of the South China Sea. “Is it […]
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A Philippine Sokol search and rescue helicopter lands during Balikatan exercise in Crow Valley, Philippines. Balikatan is an annual bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. armed forces designed to strengthen interoperability and country-to-country relations. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Staff Sgt. Jason W. Fudge // RELEASED)
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Japan wants to grant planes to the Philippines for them to use for patrolling in the disputed Spratly Islands and Scarborough Shoals which is located in the South China Sea. Japan was recommending the three 3 Beechcraft TC-90 King planes that could be built-in with basic surface and air surveillance radar. The process of acquiring […]
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My analysis regarding the top 10 main battle tanks are the tank firepower, accuracy, protection, technology embedded, and most of all the crew training and real battle experience.
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Taiwan’s coastguard desires to advance cooperation with the Philippines and conduct joint search and rescue exercises despite anxious standoffs in disputed waters. The countries have decided to work toward joint exercises and have already apprehended deliberations on how to perform rescue operations. Both sides are making an effort. In late May and early June 2015, […]
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Joint Interagency Task Force West or JIATF West spent five weeks training Philippine Coast Guard and Maritime Police on proper watercraft boarding tactics. The training includes: searching vessel and proper detainment procedures finding drugs on board dealing with suicidal individual proper maritime law enforcement Location: Palawan, Philippines
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The Japan Coast Guard currently operates 455 watercraft and 73 aircraft which 27 of them are fixed wing and 46 are Helicopters. The Shikishima class (PLH) of the Japan is the world’s largest patrol vessel. The Japan Coast Guard Watercraft Designation are the ff: PLH (Patrol Vessel Large With Helicopter) Displacement: 6,500 tons class PL […]
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Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd. – Elta will provide Philippines Armed Forces of three air search radar for Php 2.6 Billion for immediate requirements, Israel lend one of its air search radar and will arrive later this year . The Philippine air force will also acquire three full motion flight simulator.
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