Category: Philippine

DND seeks P25 B for modernization projects

8/9/2014

By: Alexis Romero (www.philstar.com)

The STAR obtained data showing that among the projects that the Department of National Defense (DND) wants to include in the 2015 budget are lead-in fighter trainer jets ammunition, long-range patrol aircraft, multi-purpose attack craft, rocket launchers and base upgrades.

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China asked SoKor to cancel Pohang-class corvette donation to PH – report

10/8/2014

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South Korean government's decision to donate a 1,200-ton patrol boat and a landing vessel to the Philippines has irked China. (Photo: Globalsecurity.net)

By: Grace Gonzales (www.angmalaya.net)

“China has strongly protested against the [South Korean] government’s decision to donate a 1,200-ton patrol boat and a landing vessel to the Philippines, it emerged Monday,” reported August 5 by The Chosun Ilbo, one of major news providers in South Korea.

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AW-159 likely to be PN's first ASW helicopters

7/8/2014

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AW-159 is a strong contender for PN's ASW helos. (Photo: www.helihub.com)

By: PNA (www.pna.gov.ph)

There is a strong possibility that the AgustaWestland AW-159 "Wildcat" will be selected as the Philippine Navy's (PN's) first anti-submarine warfare (ASW) helicopter.

This was revealed by a military source Tuesday.

The former made this statement after noting that the AW-159 complies satisfactorily with all the requirements set by the Department of National Defense.

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36 AFP modernization projects completed under Aquino, says Gazmin

10/7/2014

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By: Inquirer.net (www.inquirer.net)

A total of 36 modernization projects worth P41.2 billion have been so far completed and awarded under the leadership of President Benigno Aquino III as part of the military’s modernization upgrade.

“We are steadily addressing our Armed Forces’ capability upgrade. Our bids and awards committees at the DND are doing their best to fast-track our acquisitions, while fully adhering to the established rules and procedures set by law,” Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin said in a statement.

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Philippine Navy and Air Force set to receive armed AW-109Es – Pilot training to be determined

9/7/2014

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by Ishi Gonzales (www.angmalaya.net)

“We are still awaiting for the advise coming from AgustaWestland, they are the ones determining the [training] schedule,” Navy public affairs office chief Cmdr. Gregory Fabic told Philippine News Agency.

AgustaWestland will be delivering two armed AW-109Es “Power” helicopters to the Philippine Navy within the third quarter of this year.

Philippine Navy have ordered five AW-109Es “Power” helicopters. Three unarmed AW-109Es were already delivered.

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Marines in Sulu get new speedboat

6/7/2014

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Second Marine Brigade command has received a Malaysian made 32-footer 600-horsepower speedboat from the Provincial Government of Sulu. (Photo: The Phillipine Star)

By: John Unson (www.philstar.com)

The provincial government of Sulu on Tuesday donated to the 2nd Marine Brigade a 600-horsepower speedboat to hasten the unit’s operation against Abu Sayyaf bandits.

Brig Gen. Martin Pinto, commander of the 2nd MBDE in Sulu, said the speedboat will boost their seaborne missions intended to prevent seafaring bandits from roaming freely in the seas separating the island towns in the province.

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June 27th, 2014

26/6/2014

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China has published a new map that includes territories claimed. (Photo: China Daily/ ANN)

By: Matikas Santos (inquirer.net)

China has published a new map of the entire country including the islands in the South China Sea (West Philippine Sea) in order to “better show” its territorial claim over the region.

The government-run Xinhua news agency of China published photos of the map made by Hunan Map Publishing House and said in the caption “Islands in South China Sea share the same scale with mainland and are better shown than traditional maps.”

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Why Malaysia, unlike Philippines, keeps quiet on sea row

25/6/2014

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By: Camille Diola (www.philstar.com)

Malaysia also has overlapping claims with China on several coastal territories in the South China Sea, but it has a "broad consensus" with the Asian power.

This is what the Chinese Foreign Ministry claimed in its statement to the Wall Street Journal on Tuesday, answering queries on why Malaysia has been downplaying the sea row when its Southeast Asian neighbors like the Philippines and Vietnam have been outspoken against China's show of force in the maritime region.

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Elbit Systems Bags USD 20-M Contract to Supply Upgraded APCs for the AFP

23/6/2014

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Elbit Systems Ltd., one of the leading Israeli defense manufacturers, announced that it has bagged a USD 20 million (around P882 million) contract to supply upgraded armored personnel carriers (APCs) for the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).

Upgrades include 25 mm unmanned turrets, 12.7 mm remote controlled weapon stations (RCWS) and fire control systems (FCS) for 90 mm turrets.

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PHILIPPINES INTERESTED IN BMP-3F

22/6/2014

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BMP-3F is specially designed for operations at sea, with improved seaworthiness and buoyancy, and can endure continuous amphibious operation for seven hours with the running engine. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons)

By: VPK (vpk.name)

Russia and the Philippines are discussing the possibility of delivery to the Asian country the Russian infantry fighting vehicle BMP-3F. The journalists at the International Salon of weapons "Eurosatory 2014" Deputy General Director of "Rosoboronexport" Igor Sevastyanov.

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China fears spur Philippine naval upgrade

16/6/2014

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PF-15 Gregorio del Pillar during CARAT 2013. The two frigates from the class brought from US are already nearly 50 years old. (Photo: US Navy)

By: AFP (www.afp.com)

As fears grow that China is on an aggressive South China Sea territorial grab, a sleepy Philippine village is being transformed into a major naval base that may host US warships.

Ulugan Bay, a small, picturesque cove encircled by thick mangroves, has suddenly become a vital part of the Philippine military’s efforts to shore up its defense of contested South China Sea islands and waters.

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Reactivation of additional S-211s to train F/A-50 pilots

9/6/2014

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Philippines Air Force is to reactivate their SIAI Marchetti S-211 jet trainers to train prospective F/A-50 pilots. (Photo: Timawa)

By: PNA (www.pna.gov.ph)

The decision to reactivate three more SIAI-Marchetti S-211 jet trainers is aimed at increasing the number of aerial assets needed to screen and train prospective F/A-50 pilots.

This was revealed by Air Defense Wing official Col. Miguel Ernesto Okol in a message to the PNA.

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South Korea to give 'Pohang' class corvette to PHL –DND spokesperson

8/6/2014

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Pohang Class corvette (Photo: Viggen's blog)

By: PNA (www.pna.gov.ph)

The South Korean government will be donating a corvette to the Philippines before the end of 2014, Department of National Defense spokesperson Dr. Peter Paul Galvez said on Thursday.

He added that the corvette will be one of South Korea's "Pohang" class and there is a big possibility that the ship will be handed to the Philippine Navy with all its weapons and sensor system intact.

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GAMBAR SANTAI PETANG: BOT ABU SAYYAF

3/6/2014

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Bot yang dirampas oleh tentera marin Filipina. (Semua foto: Timawa.net/ Lt. Kol. Jonathan Martir)

Oleh: Malik Saedon (rentaka.weebly.com)

Pernah tak korang terfikir, "amender la Polis dengan TLDM nih. Bot kecik yang geng Abu Sayyaf guna pon takleh nak intercept. Beli bot juta- juta, nak yang laju giler". Persoalannya, korang dah pernah ke tengok bot yang digunakan oleh geng Abu Sayyaf? Haaa... gambar diatas adalah gambar salah satu bot Abu Sayyaf yang telah dirampas oleh tentera marin Filipina.

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US eyes use of Navy base in Cagayan

2/6/2014

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By: Jaime Laude (www.philstar.com)

The United States may station troops at the Philippine Navy base here under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA).

Local officials disclosed that a team of US servicemen, accompanied by US embassy staff, inspected the Camilo Osias Naval Base facility in Barangay San Vicente here recently.

Located on the northern tip of Cagayan, Camilo Osias base has maritime and territorial jurisdiction over the country’s northern frontier – a portion of the South China Sea and the Pacific Ocean.

A local official who saw the five US visitors said they were “introducing themselves as tourists... and proceeded to inspect the naval base.”

The local official asked not to be named, saying he is not authorized to speak on issues of national concern.

The base has a port and an airfield that can accommodate C-130 cargo planes, one of the requirements being considered by the US military leadership on the planned increased deployment of forces in the country.

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DND seeks P25 B for modernization projects

China asked SoKor to cancel Pohang-class corvette donation to PH – report

AW-159 likely to be PN's first ASW helicopters

36 AFP modernization projects completed under Aquino, says Gazmin

Philippine Navy and Air Force set to receive armed AW-109Es – Pilot training to be determined

Marines in Sulu get new speedboat

June 27th, 2014

Why Malaysia, unlike Philippines, keeps quiet on sea row

Elbit Systems Bags USD 20-M Contract to Supply Upgraded APCs for the AFP

PHILIPPINES INTERESTED IN BMP-3F

China fears spur Philippine naval upgrade

Reactivation of additional S-211s to train F/A-50 pilots

South Korea to give 'Pohang' class corvette to PHL –DND spokesperson

GAMBAR SANTAI PETANG: BOT ABU SAYYAF

US eyes use of Navy base in Cagayan

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