The Philippines to acquire combat engineering vehicles
The Philippines' Department of National Defence (DND) issued an Invitation to bid for the supply of new Combat Engineering Vehicles to the Philippine Army (PA).
Philippines News
Land
Unmanned Systems
PN Begins Deployment of ScanEagle Drones
The Philippine Navy (PN) Naval Air Wing (NAW) has begun operating and deploying ScanEagle drones for the country’s territorial security.
Navy / Maritime
The Philippines Puts First Two Acero-class FAIC Into Service
The Philippine Navy has formally brought the first two Acero-Class Fast Attack Interdiction Crafts (FAIC) into service with the ceremonies held in Manila.
Air
Philippines Air Force may Acquire Korea's KF-21 Boramae
The KF-21 Boramae fighter jet from Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) from Korea has attracted the interest of the Philippine Air Force (PAF) to acquire it.
Air
Bilateral Relations
CAATSA Prevents the Philippines from Buying Mi-17 helicopter
The Philippines has cancelled a deal worth $227 million to purchase 16 Mil Mi-17 Hip transport helicopters from Russia for the PAF due to CAATSA restrictions.
Land
The Philippines' Army Received two Armoured Bridgelayers
The Philippine Army has confirmed that the two new Armoured Vehicle Launched Bridge (AVLB) vehicles ordered from Elbit Systems arrived on July 12, 2022.
Weapon / Missile
Philippines Acquire Ultralight Machine Gun from Turkiye
The Philippines Navy (PN) has signed a contract with the Turkish Defence System Company to acquire the ultralight machine gun MFR56.
Air
PAF shortlisted F-16 and JAS 39 Gripen, excluding Tejas
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) has shortlisted the US-made Lockheed Martin F-16 and Swedish Saab JAS-39 Gripen in its multi-role fighter jet (MRF) tender.
Navy / Maritime
Indonesian shipbuilder PT PAL to build two new LPDs for PN
The Philippines awarded a tender to Indonesian PT PAL for the construction of two new Landing Platform Docks (LPD) for the Philippine Navy (PN).
Air
PAF may acquire further FA-50 aircraft
After having 12 FA-50 Fighting Eagle jets from the KAI for PHP18.9 billion, the Philippines is considering adding this jet capable of flying up to Mach 1.5.
Navy / Maritime
PN receives Shaldag Mk. V fast attack craft
The Philippine Navy (PN) plans to acquire at least 19 new and three used ships to supplement its ageing and fledgling fleet.
Navy / Maritime
PN Upgrades Assault Boats with Spike-ER Missiles and RCWS
The Philippines Navy (PN) displayed three updated assault boats with Israeli Spike-ER missiles and a remote-controlled weapon station.
Unmanned Systems
Philippine Air Force Hermes 900 UAV Crashes
A Philippine Air Force (PAF) Hermes 900 UAV crashed in the vicinity of the Ultra Winds Mountain Resort in Baugon City, in Bukidnon Province.
Navy / Maritime
The Philippines selected ROK’s HHI to build six new OPVs
The Philippine Navy has recommended awarding a contract to build six new Offshore Patrol Vessels to the ROK shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI).
