Philippines funds tactical radio acquisitions
The Department of Budget Management in the Philippines has released funds for three separate programmes encompassing communications to benefit the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).
The Philippine Army will receive 3,185 VHF handheld radios under a budget of PHP678 million ($13.8 million). It will also acquire 150 HF manpack radios of 20W output worth PHP223.5 million ($4.6 million).
These radios are being supplied by Harris Corporation using the US government's Foreign Military Sales (FMS) mechanism. First deliveries are expected later this year.
The types are likely to be from the Falcon III family, which the AFP has previously ordered
Already have an account? Log in
Want to keep reading this article?
More from Digital Battlespace
-
Thales looks to boost DigitalCrew system through AI and human-machine teaming trials
The Thales DigitalCrew package, first unveiled at last year’s Defence IQ International Armoured Vehicles conference, is designed to merge imaging and apply a layer of decision-making and observation algorithms to support crew and other personnel.
-
Babcock nears first customer for Nomad AI translation tool
Nomad can provide militaries with real-time intelligence, saving critical time on the battlefield.
-
AUSA 2025: Israel’s Asio Technologies to supply hundreds of improved Taurus tactical systems
Taurus operates alongside the Israel Defense Forces’ Orion system which supports mission management across tens of thousands of manoeuvring forces, from squad leaders to battalion commanders.
-
AUSA 2025: Kopin pushes micro-LED plans as China moves faster
The plan for the new displays follows fresh investment in Kopin’s European facilities by Theon and an order for head-up displays in fielded aircraft, with funding from the US Department of Defense.
-
AUSA 2025: Persistent Systems to complete its largest order by year’s end
Persistent Systems received its largest ever single order for its MPU5 devices and other systems earlier this month and has already delivered the 50 units to the US Army’s 4th Infantry Division.