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.
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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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. 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. 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. Philippine Navy and Air Force set to receive armed AW-109Es – Pilot training to be determined9/7/2014 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. By: Alexis Romero (www.philstar.com)
The bidding for the supply of three multi-purpose attack craft for the Navy failed as bidders did not meet the documentary requirements set by the government. By: Philippine News Agency (www.pna.gov.ph)
THE Department of National Defense (DND) announced on Monday that it has allocated P5.4 billion to fund the acquisition of two brand-new anti-submarine warfare (ASW) helicopters for the Philippine Navy. This was confirmed by DND undersecretary for finance, modernization, installations, and munitions Fernando Manalo in a message to the Philippine News Agency. |
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