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News - philippines

  • Defence Notes

    Brunei’s defence budget rises

    15th March 2016

    Brunei’s defence budget will grow nearly 5% in 2016-17, as announced by the Brunei Legislative Council last week. The total defence budget amounts to BN$564.7 …

  • Naval Warfare

    Philippines improving EEZ protection

    26th February 2016

    The Philippines is attempting to beef up protection and monitoring of its EEZ, with the latest order covering two 50m vessels for the Department of …

  • Military Logistics

    Philippines, Mali C295 developments

    17th February 2016

    Airbus Defence and Space has delivered the third and final C295 medium transport aircraft to the Philippines Air Force, it announced on 16 February. The …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    Singapore Airshow: Uconsystem expands regional tie-ups

    19th February 2016

    Uconsystem, a South Korean manufacturer of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), expanded regional tie-ups with two agreements signed at the Singapore Airshow. On 16 February Uconsystem …

  • Digital Battlespace

    Singapore Airshow: Harris penetrating As-Pac market

    18th February 2016

    Harris Corporation announced a US$12 million contract for Falcon III radios for the Armed Forces of the Philippines on 16 February during the Singapore Air …

  • Digital Battlespace

    Singapore Airshow: Manila confirms Israeli radars

    9th February 2016

    After a long-running process, the Philippines has finally inked a deal with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) Elta Systems for three over-the-horizon air surveillance radars.  The …

  • Defence Notes

    Singapore Airshow: Honeywell finds Asia-Pacific encouragement

    18th February 2016

    Honeywell was obviously able to cater to both the commercial and military aviation sectors whilst at the Singapore Air Show, but one important announcement surrounded …

  • Land Warfare

    Philippines inducts 100+ M113A2s

    5th February 2016

    The Philippine Army formally inducted 114 BAE Systems M113A2 armoured personnel carriers (APC) on 4 February. The vehicles are being supplied under the US Excess …

  • Defence Notes

    India’s blue-water ambitions

    13th February 2016

    The Indian Navy’s international fleet review, held off the Andhra Pradesh coast and featuring 75 warships plus 24 international warships, sent out a loud message. …

  • Military Logistics

    Philippine sealift vessel launched

    28th January 2016

    The first Strategic Sealift Vessel (SSV) for the Philippine Navy (PN) was launched by PT PAL in Surabaya, Indonesia on 17 January. LD 601, the …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Singapore Airshow: Bell building momentum with trifecta

    10th February 2016

    Despite an industry downturn, much of it driven by the oil and gas segment, Bell Helicopter ‘had a good year’ in 2015. Although the OEM …

  • Defence Helicopter

    MD 530Gs boost Malaysian firepower

    2nd February 2016

    The Malaysian Army had been seeking attack helicopters for a number of years, although budgetary constraints stymied that goal. However, the recently announced contract for …

  • Military Logistics

    Philippines restock trucks and ammo

    8th January 2016

    The Philippine Army is replenishing its jaded vehicle fleet, as well as ammunition stocks for its existing 105mm howitzers. Kia Motors of South Korea is …

  • Digital Battlespace

    Philippines hunts for C4ISTAR and radars

    7th January 2016

    The Philippines military is in the market for new ‘command-and-control and radar systems’, Manila announced on 4 January. A news piece on the website of …

  • Training

    MilSim Asia: Stacks of simulation software in Singapore

    22nd January 2016

    There was a general consensus at MilSim Asia 2016 in Singapore that simulation still has a long way to go in terms of its utilisation …

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 ...