AFP Modernization in Full Swing

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PN DESIRED FORCE MIX

Martinez said the newly-developed naval strategy calls for the acquisition within a 15-year-period of six frigates configured for anti-air warfare, 12 corvettes designed for anti-submarine warfare; 18 Offshore Patrol Vessels (OVs) that will compose the backbone for naval patrol.To effectively address naval underwater and mine warfare, the Philippine Fleet planners came up with a proposal for the procurement of three submarines and three Mine Counter Measure Vessels (MCMVs).
For its amphibious, sealift and auxiliary services requirements the “Fleet Desired Force Mix” concept, Martinez said that the Navy fighting force should have four Strategic Sealift Vessels (SSVs) capable to move one brigade of Marines amphibious force or any ground force and its support system; 18 Landing Craft Utility (LCU), three Logistics Support/Replenishment Ship (LSS), three Ocean tugs, six Yard/Fire Tugs which would provide critical support warships in docking and undocking.
In Interdiction and Special Boat Operations (ISBO), the Fleet is also eyeing additional procurement of 12 Cyclone class Coast Patrol Interdiction Craft (CPIC), 30 Patrol gunboats, 42 Multi-Purpose Assault Craft (MPACs) and 24 Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats (RHIBs).
For its Naval Air Operations, the Fleet is also looking forward to the acquisition of eight Amphibious Maritime Patrol Aircraft (AMPA) needed for maritime air surveillance, 18 Naval Helicopters embarked aboard frigates and corvettes and eight Multi-Purpose Helicopters (MPH) embarked aboard the SSVs.

Source: http://www.philstar.com/breaking-new...war-capability

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Italy offered Sauro Class Submarines To Philippines To Protect WPS

Source: Italy Dispose Maestrale, Soldati Warships & Sauro Class Submarines To Philippines To Protect WPS - Philippines Videos : Firstpost Topic - Page 9

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Philippines signed 5-yr deal with Italy for frigate, destroyer, fighter-bombers, UAVs.

Source:
Looking at Italian equipment?
Philippines signed 5-yr deal with Italy for frigate, destroyer, fighter-bombers, UAVs - Page 4

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MANILA, Philippines -- President Benigno Aquino III has sought South Korea’s support for the acquisition of defense articles, such as military-grade helicopters, boats, and aircraft.

Aquino expressed the country’s interest to purchase new military hardware during his *****eral meeting with visiting Korean President Lee Myung-bak at the Malacañan Palace Monday morning.

“This is in consonance with the upgrading and modernization of the Armed Forces of the Philippines,” the President said.

Aquino said he and Lee also “updated each other on the developments in then Korean Peninsula and the West Philippine Sea.”

Aquino has earlier ordered the release of P10 billion as part of the AFP modernization program.

The military will also procure 1,376 handheld radios, 150 60-mm mortars, 78 units of audio-video equipment, 160 portable radio receivers, 100 sniper rifle systems, and 2,000 standard weapons systems from S.Korea

five-ton dump truck

Special purpose vehicles

search and rescue vehicles

amphibian vehicles.

PAF will aquire special mission aircraft from S.Korea

inside the special mission aircraft

The acquisition list of the Philippine Army includes 14 armored personnel carrier from South korea

The acquisition list of the Philippine Army includes 272 20-man pack radios, and 3,480 force protection equipment

The fund will also be used to purchase vehicles for civil military operations, health services, and disaster response activities.

The Philippine Army will buy 32 five-ton dump trucks and 55 special purpose vehicles while the Philippine Air Force will purchase two search and rescue vehicles, 30 special purpose vehicles, and 15 amphibian vehicles.

Source: PNoy seeks S. Korea's help to buy war materiel - InterAksyon.com

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Source: PNoy seeks S. Korea's help to buy war materiel - InterAksyon.com

PNoy seeks S. Korea's help to buy war materiel
By: Chichi Conde, InterAksyon.com
November 21, 2011 1:04 PM

karaana na ani na balita uy daghan nakaayu changes since the last 4 months... way freshly baked dha? gikan pa sa oven? and hope its realistic....

[crisxahia]

all are old news.. here's the corresponding dates

Philippine Navy needs P500B to upgrade war capability - May 24, 2012
Looking at Italian equipment?- (tiwawa topic, which is dormant since Sept. 2012)
Phil signed 5-yr deal with Italy for frigate, destroyer, fighter-bombers, UAVs- (PDFF topic, dormant since AUG. 2012)
PNoy seeks S. Korea's help to buy war materiel - (from Interaksyon,com dated November 21, 2011)

from the Italians we don't have any solid news of whats going to be acquired -bombers and UAV's are out of the list.
as per the last update, the Maestrale frigate acquisition is already in the advanced stage of negotiation - together with this the Italians are offering us some apc's, artillery and others as a package..

so far as for S.Korea we only acquired these for now.. Kia KM-451 Field Ambulance (60 units)

LINK: Retitled: Kia KM-451 Field Ambulance (60 units)



during the 77th AFP Anniversary motorized parade last year




you clearly have been looking at timawa for news regarding our AF plans.. might as well take your time and read the other topics.. it will educate you on what's realistic at this point for us..

pls post only updated news or developments to avoid confusion to other readers..

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Some of the links posted kay dugay naman kaayo. Please post realistic and recent news so as to avoid confusion..

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post #834 -> the rifle is KAC 7.62 XM110 SASS rifle based from AR10 AFP evaluated AR10 before and choose to develop MSSR based on AR15

[Romeojin]

ambot lang kung mo kuha ta ani.. brand new sub for tropical areas about $600M.

the new submarine will feature an impressive array of weaponry, including Italian heavyweight, wire-guided Black Shark torpedoes and the Russian Club-S cruise missile system capable of hitting underwater, surface and land targets

Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Italy and Russia seeking markets for their submarine "tropical" S1000
Italy and Russia intend to seek markets this year for their conventional submarine S1000, designed primarily to tropical areas, an official said Saturday the Russian Rubin design office, Andrei Baranov.

"Our goal now is to take advantage of international arms fairs to meet actual customers," said Baranov commenting reviving this joint project, launched in the early 2000s.

Asked about possible areas of sales, he said that "there are signals from Bangladesh, Burma, the Philippines and Thailand."

He added that "many African countries are seriously considering the possibility of buying their submarines to naval forces. Another area of ​​interest is the Middle East and we hope to have fruitful contacts during the exhibition IDEX 2013 "to be held from February 17 to 21 in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates).

The Russian Rubin design office is the main developer of the project S1000 pursuant to a contract signed between Rosoboronexport and the Italian Ministry of Defence in 2004. But the basic version of submarine equipment produced in Russia as in Italy or in other European countries are used.


The submarine moves S100 classic 1100 tons, is 56.2 m long. It can reach a speed of over 14 knots and can dive more than 250 m. In addition to a crew of 16 members, it can accommodate a squad of 6 members. Optionally it can be equipped with a propulsion or cruise missiles.

The submarine was designed for use in tropical waters between the islands, mostly shallow.

Asian Defense: Italy and Russia seeking markets for their submarine "tropical" S1000

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post #834 -> the rifle is KAC 7.62 XM110 SASS rifle based from AR10 AFP evaluated AR10 before and choose to develop MSSR based on AR15

The previous version of the M110, the KAC SR-25 is already in use by the Light Reaction Battalion of the Army in limited numbers. While the Americans intend to replace the M24 with the M110, The PMC developed the MSSR to complement the existing 7.62 platforms in use.