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Land Warfare
ADAS 2016: Aselsan achieves first A100 export
29th September 2016
During the second ADAS 2016 exhibition in Manila, Shephard received further details of Aselsan’s sale of A100 night vision devices to the Philippines. The Turkish …
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Naval Warfare
ADAS 2016: Japan to build 94m cutters for PCG
19th September 2016
Governmental approval was given for the acquisition of two 94m heavy-weather high-endurance cutters for the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) in a PHP8 billion ($167.3 million) …
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Naval Warfare
ADAS 2016: Philippines set for modern warships
19th September 2016
The Philippines signed a notice of award with Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) to procure two frigates for the Philippine Navy (PN) in late August. These …
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Defence Notes
ADAS 2016: Proposed hike in Philippine defence budget
19th September 2016
The Philippine government proposes to increase the budget of both the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). Their allocations …
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Defence Helicopter
ADAS 2016: Top five Philippine procurements (video)
19th September 2016
In the face of domestic insurgency and an increasingly belligerent China, updating or replacing military equipment in the Philippines is a matter of increasing urgency. …
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Military Logistics
ADAS 2016: Pride of Philippine Navy dented
20th September 2016
The Philippine Navy’s (PN) first Strategic Sealift Vessel (SSV) was hit by a Liberian-registered tanker in waters off Zamboanga City on 19 September. At the …
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Land Warfare
Philippines chooses Turkish NVGs
26th August 2016
The Philippine Army is set to procure equipment from Aselsan of Turkey to meet a long-standing requirement for helmet-mounted/weapon-mounted monocular night vision devices, weapon-mounted infrared …
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Naval Warfare
Japan delivers first MRRV to Philippines
19th August 2016
The Japanese government has delivered the first 44m multi-role response vessel (MRRV), BRP Tubbataha, to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG). The Japan Marine United (JMU) …
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Defence Helicopter
Between a rock and a hard place
10th August 2016
In the face of domestic insurgency and an increasingly belligerent China, updating or replacing military helicopter fleets in the Philippines has become a matter of …
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Naval Warfare
Philippine Coast Guard heads west
10th August 2016
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is moving an additional vessel to the South China Sea where it will be able to perform routine patrols in …
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Military Logistics
Malays support USMC Herc
8th August 2016
A Malaysian company has completed the overhaul of a first Lockheed Martin KC-130J Hercules aircraft on behalf of the USMC stationed in Japan. The aircraft …
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Naval Warfare
Philippines awaits new cutter and frigates
26th July 2016
Documents were signed at Coast Guard Base Alameda, California on 21 July to hand over a decommissioned Hamilton-class cutter to the Philippine Navy (PN). Boutwell …
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Naval Warfare
Chinese maritime claims don’t hold water
13th July 2016
On 12 July the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) in The Hague ruled in favour of the Philippines over China in a dispute over maritime claims in …
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Naval Warfare
Where to now in South China Sea?
19th July 2016
Predictably, China reacted furiously to the Permanent Court of Arbitration’s (PCA) decision handed down on 12 July against its maritime claims in the South China …
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Naval Warfare
US donates boats to Philippine police
13th July 2016
The Philippine National Police - Maritime Group (PNP-MG) took receipt of four new aluminium-hull patrol boats on the western island of Palawan on 8 July. …
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 ...
