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Uncrewed Vehicles
Salvaged sea glider shows wide extent of Chinese surveillance
8th January 2021
Chinese sea gliders are roving far and wide across regional seas, as the latest discovery in Indonesia indicates.
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Air Warfare
Philippines seeks to restart lapsed MPA project
25th November 2020
The maritime patrol requirements of the Philippines are as vast as its territory, but gaps could begin to be plugged soon.
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Defence Notes
Taiwan is piggy in the middle amidst Sino-US competition
15th January 2021
A strategic 'Great Game' is going on between China and the US, with Taiwan unfortunately stuck in the middle and under pressure.
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Land Warfare
Philippine marines await new protective gear and upgraded AFVs
10th December 2020
The 8,000-strong Philippine Marine Corps needs more modern equipment to maintain its fight against domestic communist and Islamic insurgents.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
New UAVs appear around Southeast Asia
27th November 2020
The Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam are all introducing new UAVs, including both imported and indigenous designs.
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Defence Helicopter
Philippines selects its first helicopters from Russia
10th November 2020
The Philippine Air Force receives its first Black Hawks from Poland, but new Russian-built helicopters are on their way too
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Land Warfare
Philippines inducts ATVs and continues army modernisation
4th November 2020
All-terrain vehicles are just one new platform for the Philippine Army as it inducts trucks, tactical vehicles, mortar carriers and eyes MANPADS
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Land Warfare
Philippines selects new tracked and wheeled armour
27th October 2020
An Israeli company enjoys continued success in the Philippines after being selected to provide three different classes of AFV
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Defence Notes
Tough calls lie ahead in As-Pac for new US president
24th November 2020
Security challenges abound in Asia-Pacific for the incoming US president - so will he be up to them?
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Naval Warfare
Naval Group CEO says Scorpène discussions in progress with Philippines
21st October 2020
The Philippine Navy currently lacks a submarine capability but it is looking to buy two to four boats in the next few years
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Naval Warfare
China mulls law to give wider jurisdiction for its coast guard
6th November 2020
China is contentiously beefing up laws to increase the authority of its coast guard, the world's largest maritime law enforcement agency.
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Defence Helicopter
South Korea retires Huey and ponders Black Hawk replacement
13th October 2020
Is the KUH-1 Surion a suitable replacement for South Korea's Black Hawks?
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Air Warfare
Super Tucanos touch down in the Philippines
22nd September 2020
The first batch of long-awaited Embraer A-29B Super Tucano light attack aircraft began touching down in the Philippines on 19 September after completing an arduous multi-stop journey …
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Military Logistics
Philippines pursues new transport aircraft
12th September 2020
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) is looking to purchase five Lockheed Martin C-130J-30 Hercules aircraft to bolster its inadequate transport fleet, according to the head …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Tests prove Thor robustness before delivery to Philippines
18th August 2020
The Thor multirotor VTOL mini-UAS from Elbit Systems has completed environmental qualification tests before delivery to the military in the Philippines. According to Elbit, the …
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Military helicopters - transport/heavy lift
Heavy Lift Helicopter [Philippines]
Programme Background Procurement from Russia In November 2021, Philippine Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana confirmed that a contract had been signed to acquire 16 Mi-171 heavy ...
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Data links
Data links | S-211 Replacement [Philippines]
The Philippines is looking at replacement options for its ageing fleet of S-211 trainer jets. The S-211s have been in operation with the Philippines since ...
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Air: Helmet-mounted displays
Air: Helmet-mounted displays | S-211 Replacement [Philippines]
The Philippines is looking at replacement options for its ageing fleet of S-211 trainer jets. The S-211s have been in operation with the Philippines since ...
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Air: Head-up displays
Air: Head-up displays | S-211 Replacement [Philippines]
The Philippines is looking at replacement options for its ageing fleet of S-211 trainer jets. The S-211s have been in operation with the Philippines since ...
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Transponders and IFF
Transponders and IFF | S-211 Replacement [Philippines]
The Philippines is looking at replacement options for its ageing fleet of S-211 trainer jets. The S-211s have been in operation with the Philippines since ...
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Fighter - multirole
Horizon 2 - Multirole Fighter Programme [Philippines]
Programme Background Requirement The Philippines wants a fighter able to perform score missions such as air-to-air combat, air-to-ground tasks and reconnaissance, including over water. It ...
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APCs/IFVs - 4x4, Mine-protected vehicles
Light Tactical Vehicle (Philippines)
Programme Background The Philippine Army has a requirement for 200 Light Tactical Vehicles (LTVs) which is expected to be initiated within Horizon 2 of the ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - small
ScanEagle 2 (Philippines)
Programme Background MSI ProgrammeThe Philippines are receiving the ScanEagle 2's thought to be provided by the US under the Maritime Security Initiative (MSI) programme. This ...
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Military helicopters - attack
T129B - Forecast (Philippines)
Programme Background The Philippines has been waiting some time for T129s from Turkish Aerospace. The type was selected in November 2018, but it was not ...
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Submarines: conventional, attack
Horizon 3 - Submarines Procurement Programme [Philippines]
Programme Background Requirements The Philippines began its Future Submarine Acquisition back in 2015. The Philippines has no experience in operating submarines, but there is a ...
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Air: Radio and SATCOM
Air: Radio and SATCOM | Horizon 3 - Multirole Fighter Programme [Philippines]
Having retired its F-5 fighters in 2005 and acquired 12 FA-50s in 2013, the Philippines is focused on procuring a multirole fighter squadron. The Multirole ...
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Air: Helmet-mounted displays
Air: Helmet-mounted displays | Horizon 3 - Multirole Fighter Programme [Philippines]
Having retired its F-5 fighters in 2005 and acquired 12 FA-50s in 2013, the Philippines is focused on procuring a multirole fighter squadron. The Multirole ...
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Data links
Data links | Horizon 3 - Multirole Fighter Programme [Philippines]
Having retired its F-5 fighters in 2005 and acquired 12 FA-50s in 2013, the Philippines is focused on procuring a multirole fighter squadron. The Multirole ...
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Air: Head-up displays
Air: Head-up displays | Horizon 3 - Multirole Fighter Programme [Philippines]
Having retired its F-5 fighters in 2005 and acquired 12 FA-50s in 2013, the Philippines is focused on procuring a multirole fighter squadron. The Multirole ...
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Transponders and IFF
Transponders and IFF | Horizon 3 - Multirole Fighter Programme [Philippines]
Having retired its F-5 fighters in 2005 and acquired 12 FA-50s in 2013, the Philippines is focused on procuring a multirole fighter squadron. The Multirole ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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Patrol boats
PCE 827
The PCE 827-class patrol boats are ex-US built World War Two-era rescue ships first commissioned in the 1940s. The Philippines still operates a small number ...
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APCs/IFVs - 4x4, Mine-protected vehicles
D-Tiger
Thai Defense Industry (TDI) unveiled its D-Tiger 4x4 armoured tactical vehicle at Defense & Security 2022 in Bangkok. The D-Tiger is aimed at export sales, with ...
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Towed guns
Soltam M-71
Elbit Systems M-71 towed howitzer is a long-range field gun incorporating advanced artillery systems. It was originally built by Soltam but the company was purchased ...
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Naval: Combat Management Systems
Naval Shield
The Naval Shield is Hanwha's naval combat management system solution which combines communication and sensor integration functions with fire control capability. According to the manufacturer, ...
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Marine engines
10V 2000 M72
The 10V 2000 M72 is a diesel engine manufactured by MTU. It measures 2365mm in length, 1130mm in width and 1305mm in height. It has a ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - mini
Belin
The Belin, or Bramor C4EYE, is a fixed-wing mini-drone manufactured and assembled in Sloveia by C-Astral. The drone can be catapulted or hand-launched and host the stabilised C-Astral ...
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APCs/IFVs - 4x4
Amir 4x4
Gaia's Amir family includes 4x4 and 6x6 models which can be configured for various missions, including personnel carrier, reconnaissance, ambulance and logistics.
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Military helicopters - maritime
AW159 Wildcat
The AW159 is a twin-engine, multirole maritime and utility aircraft that was developed as a replacement for the Lynx family of helicopters. Designated 'Wildcat' by ...
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Fast attack/patrol craft and interceptors
Shaldag MK V
The Shaldag Mk V is a multi-mission fast patrol boat designed to serve as both a naval and border police vessel. It is a variant of ...
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OPVs
OPV 270
The OPV 270 is designed and built by OCEA to carry out all maritime security and safety missions. The design was showcased by the French ...
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OPVs
Teresa Magbanua Class
The Philippines placed an order for a further two multi-role response vessels (MRRVs) in 2020 to accompany the previous and smaller Parola-class MRRVs they have ...
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Light attack, Trainer
FA-50
Based on the T/TA-50 trainer/light attack aircraft, the FA-50 is further developed and upgraded with a tactical data link, precision-guided munitions, and a self-protection subsystem. ...
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Land: battle management systems
Torch-X Mounted
Elbit Systems Torch-X Mounted is a battle management solution that notably includes fire control capability and AI-powered decision support tools. According to news sources, the ...
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Land: air defence radar
ELM-2288 AD-STAR
The ELM-2288 Advanced Air Defense, Surveillance, Threat Alert and Air Traffic Control Radar (AD-STAR) is a 3D solid-state long-range S-band family of transportable radars designed ...
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Submachine guns
K7
The K7 is a silenced 9mm SMG based upon S&T; Motiv's K1A (see separate entry), but as it fires 9mm ammunition, it uses a blowback ...
