Japan defense budget request highest ever as Abe boosts military

[Aepsilons]

Anyways, I never thought that sea-planes are still used today. I guess the ShinMaywa US-2 could be an important asset for the PH Navy and PH Coast Guard since helicopters has limited range, speed and requires a solid platform to land and to take-off.

In fact we are finalizing the sale of 20 for the Indian Navy. They are very effective for maritime air patrols as well as maritime rescues , interdiction duties. Given the Philippines' archipelagic nature , it may prove effective when conducting maritime patrols between Philippine - Indonesian , as well as Philippine- Malaysian sea border. Not to mention in areas of interest in the South China Sea.

And reading the history of PH Navy, when it was founded in 1898 established back in 1935, it was originally for "Offshore Patrol" (later renamed "Philippine Naval Patrol") which is based on the idea that a fleet of small vessels (during those times, the P.T. Boats) would have significant effect in dealing with hostile ships. I guess ships like the Hayabusa-class missile patrol boat would be cost-effective; being cheaper than a frigate despite having anti-ship missiles as we do not need ships larger than frigates and we need more subs than surface ships.

Absolutely there are pros to maintaining a fleet of small, nimble ships which have credible firepower. Take for example the Indonesian Navy -- they do not maintain vast numbers of destroyers, but , rather, maintain large numbers of corvettes , frigates, and OPVs. This is beneficial especially for nations with a vast maritime border and islands.

In regards to the Hayabusa Class, these can be armed with Type 90 SSMs. A pack of these can easily sink and negate lumbering frigates, destroyers.


Type 90 SSM1,

 

[xunzi]

It always amuse me everyone is targeting us and want to war with us but they don't dare to start it. LOL

 

[Zero_wing]

Oh shut it imperial chines maoist

Any going back Hayabusa Class is great ship to be use as OPV or missile boat

Considering that the Philippine Army may not buy any MBT (because I feel that a 76mm or 90mm gun armed M113 is not enough), maybe we can consider the Maneuver Combat Vehicle which seems to be in development.

This is probably cheaper than the M1128 Stryker mobile gun system.

Maybe the Type 74 SPH or Type 75 SPH is also a good idea since all our artillery are towed types

I second it its good platform

 

[Zero_wing]

Each nation has their own unique situation that they have to work with. Given that the Philippines' Armed Forces is looking to , right now, build a credible defense force then it should focus on areas that are imperative for its national security. Right now, in my personal point of view, the Philippines can benefit by placing greater emphasis on maritime air patrol, maritime patrol, and a defensive land force.

In regards to maritime air patrols, I notice that the Philippine Navy relies on the Cesna and has a limited number. The ShinMaywa US-2 would prove effective and vital for the Philippine Navy as well as the Philippine Coast Guard:

As for Patrol Vessels, the Hayabusa-class missile patrol boat would be a potent addition to the Philippine Navy.

Yes we are looking for a sea plan and ShinMaywa US-2 and Hayabusa-class missile patrol boats and others but i would like to see this items someday (with some modifications for our use hopfully) with the PA (Philippine Army) and the (PMC) Philippine Marine Corp like Maneuver Combat Vehicle Anti Armor roles, Type 89, 87,96, series (Recon, IFV, Troop transports comand and control anti air and anti tank roles etc) with almost the same system use by the JSGDF and modifications along type 99 self propelled howitzer and Komatsu LAV to replace all of our old Jeeps and Humvees, Type 96 Multi-Purpose Missile System and Middle range Multi-Purpose Missile which i believe is also the same as the type96 and some of your missile portable weapons like Type 01 Manportable fire-and-forget anti-tank missiles ,Type 79 anti tank missiles and your anti air missiles like Type 91 surface-to-air missile, along with some Type 93s and Type 81s and someType 88 Surface-to-Ship Missiles and if we can maintain and have the cash a type 10. And the PN (Philippine Navy) i would love to see again a lot of Hayabusa class missiles patrol ships to replaces our old OPVs and Corvettes and serve with our MACPACs and 40 plus of Abukuma class Escort destoryers and some 10 Asagiri-class destroyers and 10 Soryu class subs with some modifications for Philippine needs and requirements and smaller versions of the Hyuga class for our Naval Aircorps and our marines if its possible we have the Naval yards here some are Japanese companies but we lack the experties to make warships but if Japan would start exports of military weapons and other items this would be a grat idea. And for the Airforce i love to see some T4 trainers to replace our old S211s as trainers and light attack planes along with our FA50s and if possible 5 Squadrons of F2s the plane maybe expensive but its bigger and newer version of the F16 so its good idea for us to have a lot of Kawasaki OH-1as our attack helicopter replacement for our old MD 500 Defenders and along side our new A109s so they can be light attack and mostly recon helicopters and if Japan would also include a small squadrons of whatever would come about the shin shin project by then the Philippines can afford or eve build the plane and if possible some Kawasaki C2s to update the Philippine Airlif capabilities and again i hope Japan would include licenses and joint venture for the weapon systems and help with upgrading with weapons and support structures and systems to build and repair but i guest after a few decades the Philippines would have that capability but again this base on what i think would be good for the Philippines its really up to the Governments and the selection of the Philippine DND (Department of National Defense)