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News - philippines

  • Naval Warfare

    IMDEX Asia: Is As-Pac ready for a sub accident?

    18th May 2017

    Asia-Pacific is experiencing a surge in both submarine acquisitions and an interest by navies in gaining such a capability for the first time. Examples of …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Rotorcraft Asia: Airbus expands Seletar facility

    20th April 2017

    Last month Airbus Helicopters opened a new 'delivery room' at its Seletar facility, with the company's Singaporean base of operations delivering an average of two …

  • Defence Notes

    Asian spending exceeds global average

    25th April 2017

    Defence spending in Asia and Oceania has risen considerably last year according to data released by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).In fact in …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Rotorcraft Asia: Spidertracks spins flight tracking web

    18th April 2017

    A new Smarter Aircraft Management platform for helicopters is being showcased at Rotorcraft Asia 2017.The flight tracking service provided by New Zealand-based company Spidertracks will …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Philippine Navy bolsters patrol fleet

    6th April 2017

    The Philippines received the first two of five leased TC-90 (a Beechcraft King Air variant) aircraft from Japan on 27 March, with a formal transfer …

  • Land Warfare

    Milipol Asia 2017: Up-gunning Asian security forces

    5th April 2017

    Asian snipers and counterterrorism forces are arming themselves differently to meet modern threats and environments, several armament vendors highlighted at the Milipol Asia-Pacific 2017 exhibition …

  • Defence Notes

    Korea decisions - shutting down the DPRK's business

    6th April 2017

    With North Korea responding to international sanctions against its weapons of mass destruction (WMD) development programme with smirks, the US administration has a myriad of …

  • Digital Battlespace

    Harris anticipates Australian Land 2072 contract

    5th April 2017

    Communications systems currently constitute the majority of Harris Corporation's business in Australia, with Harris actively working towards the award of a multi-million dollar contract under …

  • Training

    LIMA 2017: T-50 enjoys growing popularity

    21st March 2017

    As South Korea's Black Eagles aerobatic team of T-50Bs roared above the biennial LIMA 2017 exhibition, the aircraft manufacturer was explaining why the aircraft has …

  • Naval Warfare

    LIMA 2017: ATR 72MP eyes Malaysian waters

    22nd March 2017

    The Italian Air Force exhibited its ATR 72MP maritime patrol aircraft for the first time outside of Italy at the LIMA 2017 exhibition in Langkawi, …

  • Naval Warfare

    LIMA 2017: Malaysian shipbuilders plough ahead

    27th March 2017

    Progress in shipbuilding, rather than the aerospace industry, was most observable at the LIMA 2017 exhibition in Langkawi, with some naval projects making significant progress.These …

  • Defence Notes

    Philippines receives US arms

    2nd February 2017

    On 27 January the US delivered batches of infantry weapons and an unmanned vehicle system to the Philippines Armed Forces (AFP). These were purchased by …

  • Defence Notes

    Philippines eyeing arms from China, Russia

    27th January 2017

    Since Rodrigo Duterte’s investiture with the presidency, the Philippines has been seeking to diversify its international sources of weapons. As a result of political overtures, …

  • Naval Warfare

    Maritime crime drops but threat persists

    11th January 2017

    Maritime kidnappings now represent the biggest threat to seafarers after the International Maritime Bureau (IMB) reported that incidents of piracy dropped to their lowest rate …

  • Defence Notes

    China’s security White Paper ignores Taiwan

    16th January 2017

    In the latest edition of China’s White Paper, ‘China’s Policies on Asia-Pacific Security Cooperation,’ Taiwan is as conspicuously invisible as the Cheshire Cat. Released by …

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 ...