Tag: AFP Modernization

Philippine Navy AW109 Power Helicopter

Maximize the Newly Acquired Ordnance for the Philippine Navy

The two Landing Class Heavy from Australia and additional two AgustaWestland AW109 Power helicopters were blessed during a joint ceremony on Monday. During the Ceremony  President Aquino told the newly appointed Navy Chief Rear Admiral Caesar C. Taccad that his responsibilities are no joke concerning the threats and country’s  security. At the same time he […]

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Philippine Air Force Huey Helicopter

Philippine Air Force New Helicopter Not Defective

The Philippine Air Force denied allegations that five of its seven newly purchased helicopters were malfunctioning due to defects and missing parts when the military held flight demonstrations earlier this month. Philippine Air Force (PAF) used  two helicopters during the flight demonstration last July 2015 to demonstrated to the media and the public the similarities including […]

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Philippine Army Night Fighting System Acquisition

The Department of National Defense (DND) will spend more than Php 1 billion pesos to acquire night fighting system for the Philippine Army. The procurement will be done through open competitive bidding procedures as provided by the implementing rules of the procurement law. The bidding is open to both foreign and local bidders subject to […]

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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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Philippine Army SBMS Realignment

The Armed forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff, Lt. Gen. Hernando Iriberri said that the plans to buy shore-based missile systems for the military have not been “scrapped”, just postponed.  “It appears the project was scrapped”. It was not scrapped,  we just requested that it would be moved in second horizon . He also […]

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Japan Maritime Patrol Aircraft

Philippines Eager on Acquiring P-3C Maritime Aircraft

MANILA, June 25, 2015(PNA) –The Department of National Defense (DND) on Thursday confirmed that the country is interested in acquiring P-3C “Orion” maritime patrol and surveillance aircraft from Japan. “We are interested in acquiring them (P-3Cs) especially if they become excess defense articles as we can acquire it at a very reasonable price which is […]

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Balikpapan class

Philippine Navy to Receive Balikpapan Class Ship

The two recently-decommissioned Landing Craft Heavy vessels, including a package of extra parts, are given to the Philippines Government from the Australian Government. The minister of Defense Mr. Andrews said that the former Royal Australian Navy vessels HMAS Tarakan and Brunei would be gifted to the Philippine Navy after being restored with new safety and navigation equipment. The Landing Craft […]

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AFP Ordered $18 Million Falcon III Radios and Vehicular Communications Systems

Harris Corporation will modernize the Light Armored Division of the Philippine Army with the latest Falcon RF-7800V Combat Net Radio integrated into the RF-7800I Intercom Systems. This comprehensive solution for in-vehicle voice and data communications delivers secure tactical network connectivity. It will speed up tactical radio modernization for the Philippine Army by providing soldiers with […]

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P-3 Maritime Patrol

Philippine Air Force Long Range Patrol Aircraft Failed Bidding

MANILA, Aug. 19 (PNA) — The seven bidders for the Department of National Defense (DND)’s P5.9-billion LRPA (long range patrol aircraft) project have formally filed their motion of reconsideration. This is to appeal the failure of bidding declared last Aug. 11 due to various “infirmities” in the bid documents of the participants. The DND is […]

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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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