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Air Warfare
Philippines approved for potential $5.5 billion F-16 aircraft purchase
2nd April 2025
The potential sale, approved by the US to the Philippines, is for 20 F-16 Block 70/72 jets, days after US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth visited the country.
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Air Warfare
Philippines grows its S-70i fleet with 10 new deliveries
17th January 2025
The 10 helicopters delivered throughout 2024 make up part of a larger contract for 32 Sikorsky Black Hawk helicopters for the country.
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Air Warfare
The Philippines eyes procurement of additional FA-50 jets and upgrades
27th January 2025
The Philippine Air Force is reportedly finalising terms for the upgrade of 12 and additional procurement of several FA-50 aircraft with KAI, with Embraer’s A-29 Super Tucanos procurement also completed.
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Land Warfare
Latvia signs for ASCOD IFVs
30th January 2025
Latvia entered negotiations with General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) Santa Bárbara Sistemas for the purchase of Austrian Spanish Cooperative Development (ASCOD) tracked combat vehicles in November last year.
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Naval Warfare
German-Filippino defence collaboration agreement edges closer in South China Sea
6th August 2024
The countries have agreed to have a collaboration plan in place by the end of 2024.
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Land Warfare
Latvia enters talks to buy GDELS ASCOD IFV
15th November 2024
The ASCOD is in service with, or has been ordered by, five countries. In the UK it forms the basis of the British Army’s Ajax and for the US it is the chassis for the M10 Booker.
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Air Warfare
The Philippines prepares for high-end fighter operations
24th September 2024
The Southeast Asian country’s air force is broadening the warfighting mission sets of its FA-50PH by shifting focus towards offensive counter air, defensive counter air and ground attack missions.
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Naval Warfare
USCG commissions cutter Florence Finch
25th October 2024
Bollinger Shipyards has been contracted to produce 67 Sentinel-class Fast Response Cutters (FRCs) with the 57th, which was delivered in June, now commissioned.
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Defence Notes
Ireland begins work on buying fighter jets and doubling the naval fleet
3rd March 2025
Since the release of Ireland’s Commission on the Defence Forces (CoDF) report two years ago there have been whisperings about the potential of Ireland buying fighter jets, one of the most ambitious recommendations. The prospect has now inched closer.
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Air Warfare
Philippines receives two T129 ATAK helicopters from Turkey
22nd May 2024
The T129 ATAK fleet deal between the Philippines and Turkey were part of the Horizon 2 phase of the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ Modernisation Program.
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Air Warfare
T-6 Texan II trainers deepen their footprint in Asia
20th December 2024
Textron Aviation Defense has said it is confident it can continue to grow orders across Asia as Japan selects the T-6 Texan II to replace the Fuji T-7.
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Training
Australia’s ‘Top Gun’ exercise in Top End reaches unprecedented scale in face of Chinese military build up
24th July 2024
Fast-jet exercise focuses on interoperability and cooperation between allies amid growing regional security concerns in the Asia-Pacific region.
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Training
Australia’s exercise tempo increases as it looks east for national defence
7th October 2024
The Australian Government has focused heavily on the defence of its north-west coast, with plans to move its attack helicopters to the area, as well as base its maritime patrol assets in the region.
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Land Warfare
The Philippines looks to Israel for military equipment amid South China Sea tensions
23rd April 2024
The southeast Asian country has been enhancing its military readiness by procuring advanced Israeli defence platforms and systems.
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Air Warfare
Why the F-16 fighter jet remains a force to be reckoned with (updated 2025)
10th February 2025
The Lockheed Martin F-16 fighter jet remains in the limelight more than 40 years after its first flight. Shephard sums up the latest developments and details everything you need to know about the aircraft in 2025.
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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Light attack, Trainer
FA-50 [Philippines]
Programme Background A procurement monitoring report released by the Philippines Department of National Defence revealed a $683 million dollar contract with Korea Aerospace Industries for ...
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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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Air: Radio and SATCOM
Air: Radio and SATCOM | FA-50 [Philippines]
The Philippines Department of National Defence has decided to double the nation's fleet of FA-50s by purchasing twelve new aircraft from Korea Aerospace Industries for ...
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Data links
Data links | FA-50 [Philippines]
The Philippines Department of National Defence has decided to double the nation's fleet of FA-50s by purchasing twelve new aircraft from Korea Aerospace Industries for ...
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Air: Helmet-mounted displays
Air: Helmet-mounted displays | FA-50 [Philippines]
The Philippines Department of National Defence has decided to double the nation's fleet of FA-50s by purchasing twelve new aircraft from Korea Aerospace Industries for ...
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Air: Head-up displays
Air: Head-up displays | FA-50 [Philippines]
The Philippines Department of National Defence has decided to double the nation's fleet of FA-50s by purchasing twelve new aircraft from Korea Aerospace Industries for ...
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Transponders and IFF
Transponders and IFF | FA-50 [Philippines]
The Philippines Department of National Defence has decided to double the nation's fleet of FA-50s by purchasing twelve new aircraft from Korea Aerospace Industries for ...
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LTVs - 4x4
Light Tactical Vehicle [Philippines - Initial Order]
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 ...
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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Land: air defence radar
Series 320
The Series 320 is a family of S-band air defence radars designed by ITT Gilfillan (now L3Harris) in the late 1970s. It was used by ...
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Mine-protected vehicles, MPVs - 4x4
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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Anti-ship missiles
SSM-700K Haeseong (C-Star)
The SSM-700K Haeseong, also known as the C-Star, is a surface-launched, anti-ship cruise missile. It was made to be a replacement for the Hae Ryong ...
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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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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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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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MPVs - 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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Air-launched ASW torpedoes, Ship-launched torpedoes
K745/Blue Shark
The K745, also known as the Blue Shark, is a lightweight, anti-submarine torpedo developed by Korean company LIG Nex1. It was originally introduced in 2004. ...
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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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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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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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Air-to-air missiles, Surface-to-air missiles
I-Derby ER
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems developed the I-Derby ER missile as an extended-range evolution of the earlier Derby and I-Derby missiles. Building on the proven foundation ...
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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 ...
