Philippines Defence Forum

[polanski]

Philippine to share air defense information with Japan: https://www.globaldefensecorp.com/2020/07/18/philippine-to-share-air-defense-information-with-japan/

Philippine sets to procure Israeli Spyder GBAD: https://www.globaldefensecorp.com/2020/07/18/philippine-sets-to-procure-israeli-spyder-gbad/

 

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Philippine wants to buy T129 but Turkey can’t get an export license: https://www.globaldefensecorp.com/2...y-t129-but-turkey-cant-get-an-export-license/

 

[polanski]

The U.S. Department Approves $126 Million Armed Assault Boats Sale to the Philippines: https://www.globaldefensecorp.com/2...-armed-assault-boats-sale-to-the-philippines/

 

[NEKONEKO]

Euronaval: Naval Group Confirms Negotiations With The Philippines For Submarine Sale

Euronaval: Naval Group Confirms Negotiations with the Philippines for Submarine Sale - Naval News

During an Euronaval press conference, Naval Group CEO highlighted "intense discussions" with the Philippines concerning submarine sale

www.navalnews.com

 

[Cossack25A1]

Israel’s Elbit Systems supplying light tanks, APCs to Philippine Army

Israel’s Elbit Systems supplying light tanks, APCs to Philippine Army

Israel-based international defense company Elbit Systems is reportedly the winning proponent for Philippine Army's light tank and wheeled armored personnel car

www.mintfo.com

 

[Indos]

Israel’s Elbit Systems supplying light tanks, APCs to Philippine Army

Israel’s Elbit Systems supplying light tanks, APCs to Philippine Army

Israel-based international defense company Elbit Systems is reportedly the winning proponent for Philippine Army's light tank and wheeled armored personnel car

www.mintfo.com

Any update on LPD ship tender ?

 

[sahureka2]

HHI Delivers 2nd Jose Rizal-Class Frigate To Philippine Navy Ahead Of Schedule
https://www.navalnews.com/naval-new...frigate-to-philippine-navy-ahead-of-schedule/

 

[sahureka2]

The Philippine Navy’s BRP Antonio Luna (FF-151) its way home to the Philippines. The ship left Hyundai Heavy Industries shipyard in Ulsan, South Korea this morning and is expected to arrive in Subic in a few days
Photos shared to @inquirerdotnet

 

[T-SaGe]

Philippines eyes tie-up with Turkey to modernize navy

4/21/2021 9:31:00 PM

The Philippine Navy is exploring ways to collaborate with the Turkish government in its ongoing modernization efforts, state-run media said on Wednesday.
Chief of the Philippine Navy Vice Adm. Giovanni Carlo Bacordo told the Philippine News Agency that a delegation visited Turkey last week at the invitation of Turkish state-owned defense contractor ASFAT.
"The visit was also an opportunity for the Turkish government to showcase their defense capabilities to us through ASFAT, Turkish navy, and other agencies," the agency quoted Bacordo as saying.
He said ASFAT is particularly interested in providing capacity and technology solutions, and participate in acquisition projects for naval vessels and other defense equipment.
“Their main selling point is their centuries-old and proven shipyard capability that guarantees the quality of work and long-term integrated logistics support," he said.
Bacordo added that the successful engagement with Turkish Naval Forces could jumpstart future cooperation in maritime security through joint exercises, personnel exchanges, and education and training.
Source: AA

Philippines eyes tie-up with Turkey to modernize navy

The Philippine Navy is exploring ways to collaborate with the Turkish government in its ongoing modernization efforts, state-run media said on Wednesday. Chief of the Philippine Navy...

www.defensehere.com

 

[sahureka2]

The U.S. Department Approves $126 Million Armed Assault Boats Sale to the Philippines: https://www.globaldefensecorp.com/2...-armed-assault-boats-sale-to-the-philippines/

first two T129 attack helicopters would be delivered in September to beef up the Philippine Air Force’s fleet.
https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1436771/dnd-turkish-attack-helicopters-arriving-in-sept

 

[Cossack25A1]

US official: Possible sale of fighter jets, military equipment to PH ‘unrelated’ to VFA talks

The US Embassy also anticipates the arrival of more American-made COVID-19 jabs in the Philippines, especially after US President Joe Biden vowed to donate vaccines.

news.abs-cbn.com

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MANILA — The US State Department’s approval of the possible sale of P118 billion worth of military equipment and fighter jets to the Philippines is unrelated to ongoing talks on the Visiting Forces Agreement, a US Embassy official said.

 

[Cossack25A1]

US defense chief Austin to meet Duterte with military pact on the line

Philippine ambassador bullish for a deal as Washington courts Southeast Asia

asia.nikkei.com

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WASHINGTON/MANILA -- U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will meet Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte during his tour of Southeast Asia starting Friday, the Philippine ambassador to the U.S. told Nikkei, as Washington works to save a pact at the heart of their military alliance.

Relations between the Philippines and the U.S. have been strained under Duterte, who has repeatedly expressed anti-American sentiment. He unilaterally decided in February 2020 to terminate the Visiting Forces Agreement, which provides a legal framework for the U.S. military presence in the Philippines and is widely considered critical to maintaining their alliance.

 

[Cossack25A1]

Any update on LPD ship tender ?

No news, some of the budget went to COVID-19 response.



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Made-in-Japan Philippine Coast Guard ship to launch soon.

Philippine Coast Guard's first 97-meter Multi-Role Response Vessel to launch soon

The Philippine Coast Guard is expecting good news in the next dew days. Its largest ship acquisition to date, the 94-meter Multi-Role Resp...

maxdefense.blogspot.com

 

[Cossack25A1]

US vaccine aid may have helped save VFA – Roque

THE vaccine donation from the United States may be one of the reasons President Rodrigo Duterte lost interest in abolishing the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA), his spokesman Harry Roque Jr. said on Monday.

www.manilatimes.net

THE vaccine donation from the United States may be one of the reasons President Rodrigo Duterte lost interest in abolishing the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA), his spokesman Harry Roque Jr. said on Monday.

 

[Cossack25A1]

DND doubles down on push for AFP modernization, more reforms

By Priam Nepomuceno
July 27, 2021, 10:31 am


MANILA – Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said he will continue to push for the military's modernization and measures to improve its personnel management in the remaining months of the Duterte administration.

"In the remaining 11 months in this administration, we will push for the continued modernization of the AFP (Armed Forces of the Philippines), enactment of laws to improve the personnel management of the AFP and focus on the other priorities we set for ourselves when we assumed our posts back in 2016," Lorenzana said in a statement late Monday night.

More -> https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1148383