Clinton Uses Warship to Push Philippines Alliance

MANILA - U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton vowed military support for the Philippines, delivering a firm message Nov. 16 from the deck of an American warship at a time of rising tensions with China.

PAF to Get 4 Brand New Fighter Copters This Month

MANILA, Philippines - The first four of the eight brand new combat utility helicopters purchased by the Philippine Air Force (PAF) from Poland are expected to be delivered this month. Gen. Eduardo Oban Jr., Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief of staff, confirmed to the delivery of the Polish-made Swienik helicopters but did not say the exact date.

Second Hamilton to be Deployed to West Philippine Sea

MANILA, Philippines - The second Hamilton-class patrol ship that will be acquired from the US would also be deployed to the West Philippine Sea area to secure the country’s natural resources, the Navy said yesterday.

Dornier Technology Philippines to Expand Facilities in Clark‏

Seastar amphibious flying boat in flight /Dornier Seaplane.com

MANILA, Oct. 24 (PNA) — The Dornier Technology, a German-based aircraft manufacturer, would soon be producing a 25-seater amphibious seaplane following the expansion of their manufacturing facilities in Clark.

President Aquino Orders Release of P10 Billion for AFP Modernization Program

The Philippine Army

President Benigno Aquino III has ordered the release of P10 billion for the military’s modernization program, including P1.6 billion for new Air Force planes which will all be purchased by the end of the year.

PH Navy Chief Eyes 2nd US Warship

WASHINGTON D.C.--The Philippine Navy will likely get its second Hamilton-class cutter next year, boosting its capability to patrol the country’s maritime borders even as it races to finally acquire missiles for its ships.

Po Hang Retires To The Tropics

Po Hang class corvettes/www.navy.mil.kr

 

October 11, 2011: South Korea is donating one of its recently retired Po Hang class corvettes to the Philippines Navy. The Po Hangs are 1,200 ton warships that first entered service in 1984.

1st Philippine Made Navy Vessel Unveiled in PICMW

The new Landing Craft Utility for Philippine Navy/Timawa

 

The Philippine Iron Construction and Marine Works (PICMW) located in Jasaan, Misamis Oriental has completed the construction of the first Philippine-made Navy vessel, a 579-ton Landing Craft Utility (LCU).

Spain Ready to Help AFP Modernization

Constantino Méndez Martínez, Spain’s Vice-Minister of Defense

MANILA, Philippines - Spain is ready to support the modernization efforts of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and is willing to provide equipment to boost the military’s capabilities.

PCG needs P5B for 7 helicopters

Philippine Coast Guard (PCG)

 
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) will tap financial institutions to finance the acquisition of seven helicopters and additional infrastructure and equipment amounting to P5 billion.

AFP to buy endurance ship, 2 naval helicopters

BRP Gregorio del Pilar (PF-15)/Wikipedia

MANILA, Philippines - A weather high-endurance ship and two naval helicopters would be the first items to be purchased using the P4.9 billion that was ordered released recently by President Aquino, the military said over the weekend.

Phl Navy acquires new vessel

illustration/www.britannica.com

MANILA, Philippines - The Philippine Navy is commissioning the construction of a 579-ton Landing Craft Utility (LCU) that will be launched in the last quarter of the year.

COA: Only a fourth of PAF aircraft can fly; most fit for junkyard

Aermacchi S-211- PAF (Wikipedia)

 
MANILA, Philippines – The military may be flexing its muscles in the face of international territorial disputes, but in reality, its air force is hardly primed for battle and is one of the most poorly equipped in the region, according to the Commission on Audit.

Aquino orders release of P4.95 billion for AFP territorial defense

MANILA -- President Benigno Aquino III has directed the release of P4.95 billion to enhance the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ (AFP) capability to secure the territory of the Philippines.

PAF to acquire air defense radars

MANILA, Philippines - The Air Force will acquire at least three air defense radars during the term of President Aquino to boost its capabilities in securing the country’s territory. 

Philippines Hopes Sea Dispute with China Will Ease

South China Sea (Wikipedia)

MANILA - The Philippines hopes a territorial dispute over the South China Sea will ease after President Benigno Aquino's trip to China, the nation's military chief said Sept. 3.

AFP urged to maximize golf courses to augment budget

Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP)

MANILA, Philippines (UPDATED) - Because of perennial budget constraints, senators are urging the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to become more resourceful and creative in utilizing their current assets to augment their modernization fund. 

Submarine for Navy? Noy bares AFP shop list

(U-209/defence-guide.com)

MANILA, Philippines – President Aquino yesterday enumerated a list of infantry apparatus to be acquired in accomplishment of his guarantee of modernizing a Armed Forces of a Philippines (AFP) during his term. 

PHL Navy's biggest warship arrives at Manila Bay

BRP Gregorio del Pilar (PF-15) (wikipedia)

President Benigno Aquino III is set to formally welcome on Tuesday the Philippine Navy’s newly acquired and largest ship. 

Another AFP modernization program pushed

MANILA, Philippines – A House lawmaker pushed for the approval of a bill providing a 15-year modernization program for the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). Muntinlupa Rep. Rodolfo Biazon, chairman of the Committee on National Defense and Security, said there is a need to immediately approve House Bill 4949 as the current AFP Modernization Act sets to expire in December this year.