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[Zero_wing]

its mga sir well nice try keep studying

 

[Ayan81]

Philippines to Purchase Two US C-130 Aircraft

Manila , January 9, 2015— Yesterday, representatives of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) led by Major General Victor Bayani, Assistant Chief of Staff for Logistics, conducted a second inspection of two U.S. C-130 aircraft at the Joint Reserve Naval Air Station in Fort Worth Texas. Following this inspection, General Bayani officially signed a Letter of Offer and Acceptance on behalf of the government of the Philippines to procure the aircraft, with an anticipated delivery date in the first quarter of 2016.

The sale of the two C-130s is part of the U.S. Government’s commitment to help the Philippines develop its territorial defense and maritime security capabilities, as well as enhance its ability to respond to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief emergencies, which routinely occur in the Philippines.

The C-130 is designed to provide significant airlift capabilities, even to remote under-developed airfields. This remarkable aircraft proved to be a critical lifesaving tool in the aftermath of Super Typhoon Yolanda, moving large numbers of people and humanitarian relief supplies in the affected areas. These additional aircraft from the United States will increase the number of mission-ready C-130s in the Philippine Air Force to five, significantly expanding the number and capacity of existing medium lift aircraft.

The total value of this procurement is projected to be about $55 million. As part of a joint investment program to build the capabilities of the Philippine Military, the U.S. is providing $20 million in U.S. Foreign Military Financing (FMF) towards this purchase.

In 2014 alone, the United States allocated a total of $50 million in FMF for the AFP. In addition to the C-130s, these funds will be used to help upgrade equipment onboard Philippine Navy ships, improve AFP Command and Control systems, provide advanced technical training, and strengthen institutions responsible for the maintenance and sustainment of the AFP’s growing inventory. This is another example of how the close partnership between U.S. and Philippine Forces is helping build further capacity that will benefit the entire nation.

http://manila.usembassy.gov/press-photo-releases-2015/philippines-purchase-two-us-c-130-aircraft.html

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The Tiger MK2 in display in the PNP HQ

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AFP equipped with top of the line products of Lior Textile from Israel

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[Ayan81]

Crates of AW-109 Helicopter during the unloading from the freighter

I see. I guess while the Israelis are modifying the M113s, the Muricans are removing sensitive components in the M113s, giving us watered-down versions.

You get what you pay, we bought the ones coming from Israel while the A2's are free

Pas pas diay and maga Israelis kay sa maga 'Kano

Tinatamad siguro ang in-charge sa acquisition ng mga ito

BTW guys are the pics from my last post visible?

 

[Aepsilons]

its mga sir well nice try keep studying

Salamat , amigo. Ako -- hinay hinay basta kanu-nay ...

Tinatamad siguro ang in-charge sa acquisition ng mga ito

BTW guys are the pics from my last post visible?

He he he, segoro daghan red tape , amigo.

Oo, visible kaayo ang pictures. Salamat !

Excellent job on acquiring these, Philippines ! Mabuhay !

Wow...now that's Filipina Beauty !

 

[Cossack25A1]

You get what you pay, we bought the ones coming from Israel while the A2's are free

I wonder if it is possible to mount the 1-meter turret on top of the M113, similar to the ones found in V-150s and Simba APCs.

The Tiger MK2 in display in the PNP HQ

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Is this foreign or local? If this is local, is this a development of the MX-8 or a new vehicle.

 

[Aepsilons]

Convert 1 into a gun ship.

 

[Cossack25A1]

Convert 1 into a gun ship.

Another alternative is to get all the Cessna planes in PH Army service and transfer them to Air Force and if possible, modify them that they can fire AT missile or rockets.

 

[Aepsilons]

Another alternative is to get all the Cessna planes in PH Army service and transfer them to Air Force and if possible, modify them that they can fire AT missile or rockets.

That would be a great update for the Philippine Air Force. Its time you guys wiped out those NPA and Abu Sayaff irritants once and for all.

 

[Cossack25A1]

That would be a great update for the Philippine Air Force. Its time you guys wiped out those NPA and Abu Sayaff irritants once and for all.

The Abu sayyaf can be annihilated if the government wants to. As for the NPA, they are the armed wing of the Communist Party of the Philippines, thus they (along with every single leftist groups) will likely draw the "Human Rights Violation" card if any action is taken against them despite that the NPA launch brutal guerrilla attacks. And oh, they are likely backed by China as CPP-NPA ideology includes Maoism.

 

[Aepsilons]

The Abu sayyaf can be annihilated if the government wants to. As for the NPA, they are the armed wing of the Communist Party of the Philippines, thus they (along with every single leftist groups) will likely draw the "Human Rights Violation" card if any action is taken against them despite that the NPA launch brutal guerrilla attacks. And oh, they are likely backed by China as CPP-NPA ideology includes Maoism.

Are you trying to say that the Philippine Government is -- purposely allowing the Abu Sayyaf to remain active? What would the reasons for that be -- unless for a nefarious motive -- as in using them as a reason for more military arms purchase / defense spending ? I hope that is not the case. In regards to the NPA. The AFP should be unleashed to exterminate every single last one NPA member and rehabilitate communities that hold any semblance of NPA sympathy.

 

[Cossack25A1]

Are you trying to say that the Philippine Government is -- purposely allowing the Abu Sayyaf to remain active? What would the reasons for that be -- unless for a nefarious motive -- as in using them as a reason for more military arms purchase / defense spending ? I hope that is not the case. In regards to the NPA. The AFP should be unleashed to exterminate every single last one NPA member and rehabilitate communities that hold any semblance of NPA sympathy.

Not exactly but whenever the government does something, human rights groups go full-steam to criticize the actions in an attempt to bait international groups to shame the government and military. Another issue is that the other extreme Muslim groups in the Philippines may join the Abu Sayyaf, seeing the actions as "against the Muslim community" in the Philippines.

As for the NPA, it cannot be easily defeated unless the Communist Party of the Philippines and the Philippines National Democratic Front are designated as illegitimate and illegal organizations. Sadly, there are some Filipinos here support letting the CPP-NDF on having power at national level and remember, the NPA is their armed front. Also, the human rights group would also be noisy.

If Duterte didn't consider having an alliance with the CPP-NDF and that Joma Sison shut the hell up...

 

[Aepsilons]

Not exactly but whenever the government does something, human rights groups go full-steam to criticize the actions in an attempt to bait international groups to shame the government and military. Another issue is that the other extreme Muslim groups in the Philippines may join the Abu Sayyaf, seeing the actions as "against the Muslim community" in the Philippines.

As for the NPA, it cannot be easily defeated unless the Communist Party of the Philippines and the Philippines National Democratic Front are designated as illegitimate and illegal organizations. Sadly, there are some Filipinos here support letting the CPP-NDF on having power at national level and remember, the NPA is their armed front. Also, the human rights group would also be noisy.

If Duterte didn't consider having an alliance with the CPP-NDF and that Joma Sison shut the hell up...

A Filipino friend of mine who works for the DILG said the same thing --- regarding the Abu Sayyaf. Its very precarious situation especially in Mindanao where there is a fragile and delicate peace process. I can understand that any excessive operations may be misinterpreted. However, these Abu Sayyaf group are terrorist organizations and are down right extremists. As for this Joma Sison -- is he some kind of leader of the NPA ?

 

[Cossack25A1]

A Filipino friend of mine who works for the DILG said the same thing --- regarding the Abu Sayyaf. Its very precarious situation especially in Mindanao where there is a fragile and delicate peace process. I can understand that any excessive operations may be misinterpreted. However, these Abu Sayyaf group are terrorist organizations and are down right extremists. As for this Joma Sison -- is he some kind of leader of the NPA ?

Well this is what I see as I had only worked at the Dept. of Tourism before but the human rights groups making the news is quite common when it involves the military. Also, there is a growing mistrust between Filipinos of different religion, making things very complicated. Former president Joseph Estrada was right in waging all-out war against the Abu Sayyaf but it didn't end well as MILF and MNLF groups joined the fight, then came 9/11.

Jose Maria "Joma" Sison is the one responsible re-organizing the Communist Party of the Philippines, adding Maoism as its ideological base. He went into exile in the Netherlands after he was released from prison by none other than Noynoy's mom, former president Corazon Aquino on the basis of simply "opposing Marcos."

He, along with Bernabe Buscayno (called Kumander Dante who founded the NPA) joined forces, starting the communist insurgency that is still happening at present.

 

[Aepsilons]

Well this is what I see as I had only worked at the Dept. of Tourism before but the human rights groups making the news is quite common when it involves the military. Also, there is a growing mistrust between Filipinos of different religion, making things very complicated. Former president Joseph Estrada was right in waging all-out war against the Abu Sayyaf but it didn't end well as MILF and MNLF groups joined the fight, then came 9/11.

Jose Maria "Joma" Sison is the one responsible re-organizing the Communist Party of the Philippines, adding Maoism as its ideological base. He went into exile in the Netherlands after he was released from prison by none other than Noynoy's mom, former president Corazon Aquino on the basis of simply "opposing Marcos."

He, along with Bernabe Buscayno (called Kumander Dante who founded the NPA) joined forces, starting the communist insurgency that is still happening at present.

Thank you for that excellent piece of information @Cossack25A1 ! It is only common sense that Bernabe Buscayno and this Jose Sison -- should both be arrested. Since there is no capital punishment in the Philippines, both of them should be placed behind bars , indefinitely as traitors.

This is my personal opinion, of course.

 

[Cossack25A1]

Thank you for that excellent piece of information @Cossack25A1 ! It is only common sense that Bernabe Buscayno and this Jose Sison -- should both be arrested. Since there is no capital punishment in the Philippines, both of them should be placed behind bars , indefinitely as traitors.

This is my personal opinion, of course.

As an additional note, after the Jabidah incident, a group of radicals Muslims led by Nur Misuari created the Moro National Liberation Front which aims an independent Moro state. Their armed uprising is said to be inspired by armed struggle the CPP-NPA is conducting during those times.

Unfortunately, Joma Sison is living in the Netherlands, seeking political asylum but it is unlikely as he have a case in the Nertherlands that is still ongoing ever since 2008 but if some pictures posted in social media is to be believed, it seems despite the detention, Joma Sison is living a decadent life there.