India's state-run GRSE to supply two light frigates to Philippine Navy

[RISING SUN]

Maybe so, but I see no evidence of the 3rd or the 4th ship actually being different. The 3000 tons listed for the thrid ship in e.g. Wiki may just be the same in long tonnes rather than short, which implies no real difference in displacement.



3 000 ton [long, UK] = 3 360 ton [short, US]
3 000 ton [metric] = 3 306.933 932 8 ton [short, US]

This would explain the relationship between displacements listed in Wiki for the third and the fourth ships, respectively 3000 and 3300, as kompared to 3400 for the first pair.

Assuming they are all in metric tons, what is the explanation for the 2 (not 1) differences: 3400 versus 3000 and 3400 versus 3300? Why is the fourth back at 3300 whereas the third is down at 3000?

Also, while Barak-8 on Kormorta for Vietnam was mentioned with source (though not yet confirmed fro multiple indipendent sources), there is no mention anywhere ( that I know of, but please feel free to provide source reference) that states that IN P28 ships will be getting Barak-8: that is a whole new discussion.

Maitri (a MICA based Indian SR-Sam will be just over 3m long, not 4.5m like Barak-8 and that is a significant difference, considering Barak has a length of 2.1. One can accommodate the Maitri by using the same underdeck volume as Barak-1 and having the launcher stick up 'above deck'. For Barak-8 you will definitely need to penetrate into and occupy another deck below where the current below deck space is reserved for a VL missile (Barak-1).

Reason being it came down to 3000/full load tons was because of the material used in construction of the boat(300 tons of weight reduction from official site). Sorry as I do browsing using my Lenovo mobile, so providing link is difficult. However I can guide you to the link using keywords in Google and the site names where these details are shared. Further please refer to India today 30 Dec 2015 edition for more details, it's available online.

Further please refer to few posts back of the link business standard where INS Kamorta with BARAK 8 confirmation is provided. However Kamorta and 2nd boat will get BARAK in first mid life upgrade.

Even IANS has reported it. Feel free to post your questions.

 

[Hellfire]

Any link supporting the notion that IN has officially said that it's B8 for Kamorta class ?

Equipping underway.

 

[Hindustani78]

http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/philippine-senate-probes-frigate-deal-127562

Republic of Philippines to purchase of two navy frigates from a South Korea

Philippine senators began on Feb. 19 into the $300 million purchase of two navy frigates, President Rodrigo Duterte’s closest aide had interfered in the procurement process.

The inquiry was prompted by media reports that carried a leaked document with an annotation that links the president’s longtime special assistant, Christopher “Bong” Go, to the process of procuring a combat management system for the frigates from a South Korea’s Hyundai Heavy Industries.

The hearing called by the Senate committee on national defense and security is looking to establish whether or not Go had gone beyond his remit by getting involved in a defense contract. He has not been accused of corruption.


The Philippine Daily Inquirer newspaper and news site Rappler last month carried leaked copies of a white paper originating from the president’s office and asking the navy to look at a proposal by a South Korean subcontractor, Hanwha Land Systems, to supply the weapons system.

Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana has confirmed he added an annotation to that document telling the navy chief to look at the proposal, and that the document had been given to him by Go.

However, Lorenzana told the inquiry on Feb. 19 that he could not be certain who gave it to him.

 

[lonelyman]

http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/philippine-senate-probes-frigate-deal-127562

Republic of Philippines to purchase of two navy frigates from a South Korea

Philippine senators began on Feb. 19 into the $300 million purchase of two navy frigates, President Rodrigo Duterte’s closest aide had interfered in the procurement process.

The inquiry was prompted by media reports that carried a leaked document with an annotation that links the president’s longtime special assistant, Christopher “Bong” Go, to the process of procuring a combat management system for the frigates from a South Korea’s Hyundai Heavy Industries.

The hearing called by the Senate committee on national defense and security is looking to establish whether or not Go had gone beyond his remit by getting involved in a defense contract. He has not been accused of corruption.


The Philippine Daily Inquirer newspaper and news site Rappler last month carried leaked copies of a white paper originating from the president’s office and asking the navy to look at a proposal by a South Korean subcontractor, Hanwha Land Systems, to supply the weapons system.

Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana has confirmed he added an annotation to that document telling the navy chief to look at the proposal, and that the document had been given to him by Go.

However, Lorenzana told the inquiry on Feb. 19 that he could not be certain who gave it to him.

Indians in this thread jump up and down , but once again they count chicken before they are hatched

Being lowest bidder does not mean shit, if you offer no quality. too many 2012 Supa Powa stories.

 

[Han Patriot]

Indians are known to go over budget and fail to meet the schedule. Why should anyone choose an Indian yard. Even the ship quality if crappy, you won't see much international orders for Indian ships commercially.

 

[lonelyman]

Indians are known to go over budget and fail to meet the schedule. Why should anyone choose an Indian yard. Even the ship quality if crappy, you won't see much international orders for Indian ships commercially.

They can't even build ships for themselves, how come they export

 

[TruthTheOnlyDefense]

Paper boats just like their paper planes.

 

[Peshwa]

Paper boats just like their paper planes.

That's a lot of moolah Philippines is spending on paper then.
We should be commended for our salesmanship I suppose..lol

Whats next, selling lube to a nun? after this news, it seems possible! haha