Land Warfare

US deploys Mid-Range Capability missile defence system to the Philippines

16th April 2024

Mid-Range Capability (MRC) missile defence system has leveraged Lockheed Martin’s expertise with two in-service USN systems: the MK 41 Vertical Launching System (VLS) and the Aegis Weapon System.

Training

US, Japan, Australia and the Philippines conduct major military exercise in South China Sea

8th April 2024

The countries conducted a Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA) within the Philippine’s Exclusive Economic Zone on 7 April 2024.

Air Warfare

Diehl to work on integration of IRIS-T missile onto KAI aircraft

20th February 2024

Diehl BGT Defence’s IRIS-T (IR Imaging System Tail/Thrust Vector-Controlled) short-range air-to-air missile has seen service with 10 countries.

Training

Filipino soldiers complete training on ASCOD light tank

14th February 2024

General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) unveiled the ASCOD Medium Main Battle Tank (MMBT) tank based on its tracked ASCOD IFV, at Eurosatory 2018. In January 2021, Elbit Systems announced that it had been awarded a US$172 million contract to supply vehicles to the Philippines.

Land Warfare

New bridges ordered for British Army

26th January 2024

The UK MoD has awarded a contract to provide replacements for the Royal Engineers' General Support Bridge systems as part of project Tyro.

Land Warfare

Elbit Systems signs agreement to build howitzers in Romania

1st December 2023

Elbit Systems has signed an agreement to establish a centre in Romania for the manufacture of the company’s 155mm Autonomous Truck Mounted Howitzer System (ATMOS) through …

Training

Philippines joins ANNUALEX Indo-Pacific naval exercise as observer as tensions rise in the region

13th November 2023

Annual Exercise (ANNUALEX), a multinational naval exercise including participants from Australia, Canada, Japan and the US, started on 11 November and will involve 30 ships and 40 aircraft.

Training

US assists Philippine Air Force ISR training

22nd September 2023

At the request of the Philippine government, the 505th Training Squadron located at Hurlburt Field, Florida sent a team of USAF Air Operations Center Formal Training Unit instructors to Villamor Air Base, Philippines.

Military helicopters - transport/heavy lift

Heavy Lift Helicopter [Philippines]

Programme Background Procurement from Russia In November 2021, Philippine Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana confirmed that a contract had been signed to acquire 16 Mi-171 heavy ...

Fighter - multirole

Horizon 2 - Multirole Fighter Programme (Philippines)

Programme Background Requirement The Philippines wants a fighter able to perform score missions such as air-to-air combat, air-to-ground tasks and reconnaissance, including over water. It ...

APCs/IFVs - 4x4, Mine-protected vehicles

Light Tactical Vehicle (Philippines)

Programme Background The Philippine Army has a requirement for 200 Light Tactical Vehicles (LTVs) which is expected to be initiated within Horizon 2 of the ...

Submarines: conventional, attack

Future Submarine Acquisition [Philippines]

Programme Background Requirements The Philippines began its Future Submarine Acquisition back in 2015. The Philippines has no experience in operating submarines, but there is a ...

Fighter - multirole

Horizon 3 - Multirole Fighter Programme (Philippines)

Programme Background Requirement The Philippines retired its F-5 fighters in 2005 and purchased 12 FA-50 light attack aircraft from South Korea in 2013. However, new fighter ...

Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - small

ScanEagle 2 (Philippines)

Programme Background MSI ProgrammeThe Philippines are receiving the ScanEagle 2's thought to be provided by the US under the Maritime Security Initiative (MSI) programme. This ...

Military helicopters - attack

T129B - Forecast (Philippines)

Programme Background The Philippines has been waiting some time for T129s from Turkish Aerospace. The type was selected in November 2018, but it was not ...

Military UAS - small

Vietnam - ScanEagle 2

Programme Background The Vietnamese Coast Guard are receiving the ScanEagle 2's thought to be provided by the US under the Maritime Security Initiative (MSI) programme. This ...

Military helicopters - multirole

S-70i (Philippines)

The Black Hawk is believed to have been the most expensive of the aircraft that had been shortlisted for the PAF project, others being the ...

Military helicopters - attack

T129B (Philippines)

Programme Background On 31 August 2019, it was announced that the Philippines National Defence Acquisition Decision Memorandum continues with the T-129 procurement. However, on 30 April ...

Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - small

ScanEagle 2 (Malaysia)

Programme Background Maritime Security Initiative (MSI) programme The RMN received the ScanEagle 2's thought to be provided by the US under the Maritime Security Initiative ...

OPVs

Future OPVs [Philippines]

Programme Background Requirements Under Horizon 2 of the Philippines Modernisation Programme covering 2018 to 2022, the Philippine Navy (PN) are planning six OPVs as one ...

Military UAS - small

Indonesia - ScanEagle 2

Programme Background As part of a large scale programme, Indonesia was set to receive eight ScanEagle UAS drone Insitu provided by the US under the Maritime ...

OPVs

Teresa Magbanua Class [Philippines]

Programme Background The Philippine Department of Transportation (DOTr) signed a contract for two 94m multi-role response vessels (MRRVs) in February 2020 to be built by ...

Corvettes

Corvettes Acquisition Programme [Philippines]

Programme Background Requirements The Philippine Navy (PN) is aiming to build a P75 billion 50-ship Maritime Force as part of the Revised Armed Forces of ...

Patrol boats

PCE 827

The PCE 827-class patrol boats are ex-US built World War Two-era rescue ships first commissioned in the 1940s. The Philippines still operates a small number ...

APCs/IFVs - 4x4, Mine-protected vehicles

D-Tiger

Thai Defense Industry (TDI) unveiled its D-Tiger 4x4 armoured tactical vehicle at Defense & Security 2022 in Bangkok. The D-Tiger is aimed at export sales, with ...

Towed guns

Soltam M-71

Elbit Systems M-71 towed howitzer is a long-range field gun incorporating advanced artillery systems. It was originally built by Soltam but the company was purchased ...

OPVs

Teresa Magbanua Class

The Philippines placed an order for a further two multi-role response vessels (MRRVs) in 2020 to accompany the previous and smaller Parola-class MRRVs they have ...

Naval: Combat Management Systems

Naval Shield

The Naval Shield is Hanwha's naval combat management system solution which combines communication and sensor integration functions with fire control capability. According to the manufacturer, ...

Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - mini

Belin

The Belin, or Bramor C4EYE, is a fixed-wing mini-drone manufactured and assembled in Sloveia by C-Astral. The drone can be catapulted or hand-launched and host the stabilised C-Astral ...

Marine engines

10V 2000 M72

The 10V 2000 M72 is a diesel engine manufactured by MTU. It measures 2365mm in length, 1130mm in width and 1305mm in height. It has a ...

APCs/IFVs - 4x4

Amir 4x4

Gaia's Amir family includes 4x4 and 6x6 models which can be configured for various missions, including personnel carrier, reconnaissance, ambulance and logistics. 

Military helicopters - maritime

AW159 Wildcat

The AW159 is a twin-engine, multirole maritime and utility aircraft that was developed as a replacement for the Lynx family of helicopters. Designated 'Wildcat' by ...

Fast attack/patrol craft and interceptors

Shaldag MK V

The Shaldag Mk V is a multi-mission fast patrol boat designed to serve as both a naval and border police vessel. It is a variant of ...

OPVs

OPV 270

The OPV 270 is designed and built by OCEA to carry out all maritime security and safety missions. The design was showcased by the French ...

Land: battle management systems

Torch-X Mounted

Elbit Systems Torch-X Mounted is a battle management solution that notably includes fire control capability and AI-powered decision support tools. According to news sources, the ...

Light attack, Trainer

FA-50

Based on the T/TA-50 trainer/light attack aircraft, the FA-50 is further developed and upgraded with a tactical data link, precision-guided munitions, and a self-protection subsystem. ...

OPVs

HDP-2200+

HHI unveiled the HDP-2200+ OPV at Euronaval 2022. The design has been chosen by the Philippine Navy, which is set to receive six vessels. The platform ...

Land: air defence radar

ELM-2288 AD-STAR

The ELM-2288 Advanced Air Defense, Surveillance, Threat Alert and Air Traffic Control Radar (AD-STAR) is a 3D solid-state long-range S-band family of transportable radars designed ...