Philippines Defence News

Land

The Philippines get their Sabrah Ascod light tanks

21 Dec, 19:52
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The Philippine military announced that it would get Sabrah Ascod light tanks and Pandur II Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs) from Israel.

Air

Philippines’ T129s are Ready for Delivery

12 Dec, 16:54
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TUSAŞ has prepared its first export helicopters for delivery to the PAF which will deploy helicopters to the 15th Strike Wing known as “Trojans”.

Navy / Maritime

The Philippines to Acquire a Second Pohang-Class Corvette

29 Nov, 11:15
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The Philippine Navy (PN) has begun negotiations with the Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy to acquire another decommissioned second hand Pohang-class corvette.

Air

Manila Expects 1st batch of Turkish T129B in December

25 Nov, 08:21
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Lt. Gen. Allen Paredes, head of the PAF, stated Tuesday night that the first batch of six Turkish-made T129 "ATAK" attack helicopters would arrive in December.

Navy / Maritime Bilateral Relations

Pakistan’s Tughril F-261 visits Manila

24 Nov, 20:10
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The Pakistan Navy’s (PN) most modern frigate Tughril (F-261), the lead ship of her class, visits Manila. The vessel was commissioned to the navy on Nov. 8.

Air

The Philippines to deploy T129 at Trojans

23 Nov, 17:50
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Philippine Air Force waited, and TUSAŞ made T129 Attack helicopters eagerly. The force will deploy six helicopters to the 15th Strike Wing known as “Trojans”.