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News - philippines

  • Digital Battlespace

    Philippines receives Cessna ISR aircraft

    26th July 2017

    The Philippine Air Force (PAF) has received from the US a pair of Cessna 208B Caravan aircraft outfitted with an intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) …

  • Training

    Thailand procures more T-50 trainers

    31st July 2017

    Thailand has bought eight additional T-50TH Golden Eagle advanced jet trainers from Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI), with an approximate $260 million government-to-government contract signed on …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    Afghanistan forces to gain additional ScanEagles

    26th July 2017

    Additional ScanEagle UAS will be heading to the Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) following a $19.6 million award from the US Department of Defence. The new …

  • Land Warfare

    China donates small arms to Manila

    4th July 2017

    The Philippines has received a cargo of small arms and associated ammunition from China, representing a dramatic turnaround in relations between the two countries.  This materiel, …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    Philippines expecting ScanEagles

    5th July 2017

    The Philippines is expecting a delivery of additional Insitu ScanEagle tactical UAVs later this year, although the acquisition still needs to pass through various agencies …

  • Naval Warfare

    Trilateral naval patrols launched to net ISIS

    23rd June 2017

    Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines have responded to the threat of possibly thousands of ISIS fighters in Southeast Asia by commencing the deployment of joint …

  • Naval Warfare

    Asia remains prime target for piracy

    12th June 2017

    Crime on the high seas appears to be staging something of a comeback according to warnings from watchdog groups and security experts, with Asia the …

  • Land Warfare

    Philippines boosts 155mm firepower

    5th June 2017

    The Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) and Army are set to field 155mm artillery batteries for the first time. Both services have previously relied mostly on 105mm-calibre …

  • Defence Notes

    Philippine CAS aircraft bid edges forward

    13th June 2017

    The ongoing and bloody battle to recapture the town of Marawi from Islamic militants of the Maute group in Mindanao is illustrating the seriousness of …

  • Defence Notes

    Has the US lost the plot in South China Sea?

    23rd June 2017

    As the South China Sea transforms into a spider web of interconnected military facilities designed to lock out uninvited guests, one would have thought that …

  • Digital Battlespace

    Airbus selects new Skynet 5 channel partner

    30th May 2017

    Airbus Defence and Space has selected Planet Communications Asia Public (PlanetComm) as its newest channel partner for Skynet 5 military satellite communication services, the company announced …

  • Naval Warfare

    UDT Europe: New coastal surveillance system showcased

    25th May 2017

    Finnish company Image Soft will unveil its new IS Coastal Surveillance System (IS CSS) for coastal surveillance and fire control training at UDT Europe. IS CSS features …

  • Naval Warfare

    IMDEX Asia: Philippines receives second LPD

    12th May 2017

    The Philippine Navy (PN) held a welcome ceremony for the second of its two Strategic Sealift Vessels (SSV) on 10 May. However, the commissioning of …

  • Naval Warfare

    IMDEX Asia: Propmech in successful bid for Philippine Police boats

    12th May 2017

    Propmech was announced as having the winning bid for a Philippine National Police (PNP) rubber boat with outboard motor project at the PNP headquarters in …

  • Naval Warfare

    IMDEX Asia: Could Malaysia absorb Japanese P-3Cs?

    13th May 2017

    Media reports of Japan donating retired P-3C Orion maritime patrol aircraft to Malaysia were feverishly celebrated by many in the region. However, on 9 May …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

  • 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 ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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, ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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. 

  • 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 ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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. ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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 ...