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AFP was a user of Chinese equipment long before Duterte
Monday , 19, September 2016 AFP modernization, Air Force, Army, Philippine Navy Leave a commentTweetThe 48th anniversary of the 250th Presidential Airlift Wing, on the 13th of September, 2016, gave President Duterte’s critics yet another treasure-trove of “Duterteisms” that have since become fodder for punditry on defense social media and even generated international interest in Philippine foreign policy. In this latest episode, Duterte stated, among other controversial assertions, his […]
Why 5.56mm sniping rifles for the AFP?
Saturday , 10, September 2016 Army, Philippine Army, Philippine Navy Leave a commentTweetOn August 21, 2006 the Timawa forum saw a discussion between a Philippine Marine Colonel (MBLT6) and a Singaporean Army Major (Shingen) about sniper rifles an engagement distances in the the Philippine setting. The end result was a glowing response from Shingen as follows: This is one of the best post, or not the best […]
How are “special units” in the AFP different from each other?
Saturday , 10, September 2016 Army, Philippine Navy Leave a commentTweetAt one point or another, military enthusiasts ask this question. Typically in relation to discussions that dwell on the ascendancy of one special unit versus another. “Who is more elite?” When faced with such queries, professional often point out there each special unit is trained for a specific task and require individuals suited for such tasks. […]
Modernization projects don’t die. They just get re-labelled
Friday , 5, August 2016 Philippine Navy Leave a commentTweetIn the twilight of the Arroyo administration, the AFP was poised to embark upon its most ambitious, most expensive project in AFP history. What would become the largest naval vessel ever to join the fleet the Multi-Role Vessel (MRV) project. As per PN sources, it was supposed to have consisted of one South Korean-built LPD […]
TweetThe Philippine Navy’s third Del Pilar Class frigate, the former USCG Cutter Boutwell, is now at Coast Guard Island in Northern California. Originally turned over to the Philippine Navy at its final duty station in San Diego, CA in April of this year, the ship got underway in the evening of June the first, traveled […]
Why not turn over the BRP Ang Pangulo to the Philippine Coast Guard?
Tuesday , 17, May 2016 BRP Ang Pangulo (AT-25), Philippine Navy Leave a commentTweetPresident-elect Duterte announced in a press conference that he intended to put up the Presidential Yacht, Ang Pangulo (AT-25), for sale. The following is an excerpt from a GMA news report. DAVAO CITY — Presumptive president Rodrigo Duterte on Sunday said he will put presidential yacht, the BRP Ang Pangulo, up for sale to the […]
Transfer of ex-South Korean Pohang class corvette underway
Monday , 4, January 2016 Philippine Navy Leave a commentTweetNothing confirms the impending transfer or an EDA asset like a PhilGEPS invitation seeking bidders for contracts to refurbish the acquisition target. The long reported, and mysterious, Pohang class corvette from South Korea has not only been confirmed in this manner, it has also been identified. See the relevant PhilGEPS invite below: Rumors of a potential […]
Strategic Sealift Vessel (SSV) No.2 coming together
Monday , 5, October 2015 Philippine Navy, SSV Leave a commentTweetThe two largest warships in Philippine Navy history are currently under construction at the PT PAL shipyard in Indonesia. The first vessel, tentatively named “Strategic Sealift Vessel (SSV) No.1”, is due for delivery in May 2016. Progress of construction for that vessel is chronicled in the following article: Strategic Sealift Vessel No. 1 taking shape. This article, on the […]
Strategic Sealift Vessel No. 1 taking shape
Saturday , 26, September 2015 Philippine Navy, SSV 2 CommentsTweetUpdate: SSV-1 now named “BRP Tarlac (LD-601)” and launched. ==== The largest combat ship in Philippine Navy history is well on its way to completion. The still un-named Strategic Sealift Vessel (SSV) No.1 is reportedly due to be launched next year, and as revealed during the 80th anniversary of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, delivery […]
Landing Craft Utilities (LCU) of the Philippine Navy
Monday , 10, August 2015 LCU Mk.6, Philippine Navy Leave a commentTweetLanding Craft Utilities (LCU) are ships designed to transport troops and material to shore without the need for piers and similar facilities. Smaller than ocean-going Landing Ship Tanks (LST), these vessels are currently used for inter-island transport of AFP maneuver units as well as for disaster relief operations. In conventional amphibious operations, both LSTs and LCUs would […]