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News - philippines

  • Military Logistics

    Philippines receives first Airbus C295 aircraft

    19th March 2015

    The Philippines Air Force took delivery of the first Airbus C295 medium transport aircraft from Airbus Defence and Space, the latter announced on 18 March. …

  • Defence Helicopter

    LIMA 2015: Boeing comes out fighting with AH-6i

    18th March 2015

    Boeing is squaring up to challengers in the light attack helicopter market by pointing to the key differentiators of the AH-6i that the company believes …

  • Defence Notes

    LIMA 2015: Defence minister prioritises security operations in Sabah

    18th March 2015

    Speaking aboard the frigate KD Jebat on the eve of LIMA 2015, Malaysian defence minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein told Shephard, ‘I am concerned,’ …

  • Naval Warfare

    Philippines to build three naval MPACs

    17th March 2015

    A total of three Multi-Purpose Assault Craft (MPACs) will be built for the Philippines Navy in the country, in accordance with the navy's approved technical …

  • Naval Warfare

    LIMA 2015: Fincanteri sizes up Aussie frigate programme amid Asia expansion

    17th March 2015

    Italian shipbuilder Fincanteri is eyeing up the SEA 5000 Future Frigate programme in Australia that will replace the Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN’s) eight ANZAC-class frigates. …

  • Land Warfare

    Philippines resumes hunt for 155mm howitzers

    27th February 2015

    The Philippine Department of National Defense (DND) reissued a tender for a dozen 155mm towed howitzers on 20 February 2015. This is the third time …

  • Land Warfare

    Philippines receives Humvee ambulances

    2nd February 2015

    The Philippines has bolstered the ability of military units around the country to give immediate medical response to wounded soldiers with the delivery of 23 …

  • Naval Warfare

    Australia gifts two heavy landing craft to Philippines

    30th January 2015

    AUSTRALIA will donate two Balikpapan-class landing craft heavy (LCH) vessels to the Philippines, according to an announcement given by Minister for Defence Kevin Andrews on …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Philippine military receives more AW109s

    16th January 2015

    The Philippine Navy (PN) and Air Force (PAF) have had their helicopter capability bolstered with the delivery of four disassembled AgustaWestland AW109 Power helicopters to …

  • Military Logistics

    Philippines accepts two C-130Ts

    13th January 2015

    The Philippine Air Force (PAF) has accepted two second hand Lockheed Martin C-130T Hercules aircraft from the US as the country moves to enhance its ability …

  • Naval Warfare

    New Chinese supply ship now operating in disputed waters

    7th January 2015

    A new Chinese supply ship has sailed her maiden voyage to supply the city of Sansha and to help reinforce China’s presence in the disputed …

  • Digital Battlespace

    Harris receives Philippine Army Falcon order

    22nd December 2014

    Harris Corporation will supply Falcon III tactical vehicular radios and intercom systems to the armed forces of the Philippines under an initial order valued at …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Philippines searches for ASW helicopter

    29th September 2014

    The Philippines is set to open bidding for two anti-submarine warfare helicopters (ASW) in October, after invitation-to-bid documents were despatched on 25 September. An earlier …

  • Land Warfare

    Philippines inaugurates new 5.56mm rifles

    14th August 2014

    The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) started distributing their new Remington 5.56mm M4A1 carbines on 12 August. A ceremony at AFP headquarters in Camp …

  • Military Logistics

    Philippines requests C-130Ts transports

    28th July 2014

    The Philippine government plans to procure two C-130T Hercules aircraft with engines and support from the US for $61 million. Through a Foreign Military Sales …

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 ...