BRP Jose Rizal (FF150), the very first of two multi-mission frigates built by South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries for the Philippine Navy, has begun sea trials. Over the next several days, a specialized crew from the shipyard will be onboard as the ship cruises in oceans off Ulsan, Busan, and Mokpo for maneuverings and […]
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The remaining officers and enlisted personnel tasked to man the country’s 3rd frigate, the BRP Andres Bonifacio (FF-17), is scheduled to leave for Alameda, California by the third week of September. “The remaining crew will depart on the third week of September from the Philippines to join their fellow crewmembers in Alameda, California,” Philippine Navy […]
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MANILA, Aug. 5 (PNA) — Procurement of more fast craft would bolster the Philippine Navy’s response in addressing the country’s internal security problems such as piracy, terrorism and kidnapping. “Acquisition of (more) fast craft will be of great help to our organization since it will provide additional defense and interdiction capability to thwart piracy, terrorism, […]
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In the ASW role, the AW-159 can be configured to carry Active Dripping Sonar (ADS), sonobuoys, and torpedoes, while for the anti-surface warfare role it can be armed with anti-ship missiles, rockets, and guns. Once in Philippine Navy service, the AW-159s are expected to be deployed aboard immediately. Php5.4 billion was earmarked to Philippine Navy […]
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AgustaWestland is an aircraft manufacturer that was chosen by Department of National Defense (DND) to be the possible supplier of two (2) ASW helicopters named AW-159 “Wildcat”, an anti-submarine helicopters dealt with in the late 2015. AgustaWestland is currently in the stage of post-qualification check of DND with its 5.4 billion-peso helicopter project. This way, […]
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Various trials are now ongoing to ensure that the country’s first strategic sealift vessel (SSV), the prospective BRP Tarlac (LD-601), will be ready for its journey to the Philippines and mission-ready upon arrival.Trials include testing of its propulsion and engine systems in various speed setting, said Philippine Navy (PN) public affairs office chief Capt. Lued […]
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From the offer and evaluation of Italian Maestrale Class Frigates… to a French frigate plan .. to a gossip of acquiring the decommissioned Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate.. a South Korean defense manufacturer offer an Incheon Class Frigate variant and finally the Philippine Government decision to acquire two brand new multimission frigates that able to operate […]
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The Philippine Government set to acquire four (4) frigates. The two brand new Frigates is now in second phase bidding. This two brand new frigates has a budget of 18 billion pesos next only to Philippine Air Force Fighter jet. While the two coast guard cutter is still a gossip… but the probability to acquire […]
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Thee Philippine navy has 2 frigates in its inventory and sooner it will add 2 brand new frigates which currently in the process of selection. Aside from it, South Korea Government Pledge Philippines to give its Pohang Class Corvette.
Read MoreThe last batch of Agustawestland AW109 Power Chopper is expected to arrive this 2nd quarter of 2014. The rebidding of huey helicopter became successful when the joint venture of Rice Aircraft Services (United States) and Eagle Copters (Canada) won the contract.The first batch of huey helicopter is expected to arrive in this second quarter of […]
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The Philippine Navy and the Philippine Air force ordered the AgustaWestland AW-109E “Power” helicopters . The first delivery is in December 2013.
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