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Defence Notes
Middle East and Europe stay on radar for Brazilian defence industry
4th July 2022
The Brazilian government continues to seek ways of encouraging national defence industry exports to the potentially lucrative Middle Eastern and Eastern European markets.
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Naval Warfare
Philippines awards LPD tender to PT PAL
1st July 2022
In another midnight deal before Duterte left office, the Philippines signed a contract for a pair of landing platform docks. Its first Israeli-built fast attack craft were launched too.
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Air Warfare
Malaysian Army tests its MD 530G helicopters
29th June 2022
Malaysia is now operating the MD 530G light helicopter, while the first CN-235 maritime patrol aircraft conversion has arrived home.
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Naval Warfare
Philippines orders six OPVs from South Korea
28th June 2022
In a midnight deal, just before the current Philippine administration leaves office, Manila has ordered six OPVs from Seoul.
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Air Warfare
Philippines considers more FA-50s, but no fighter decision made yet
16th June 2022
Finances are a constant thorn in the side of the Philippine military, but it still dreams of more FA-50s and new multirole fighters.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Royal Thai Navy chooses Hermes 900
8th June 2022
The Hermes 900 will add improved range, mission endurance and altitude capabilities to the Royal Thai Navy UAV fleet.
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Air Warfare
US hands over first RQ-21A to Thai navy
26th May 2022
Thailand is awaiting five RQ-21A UAVs from the US, and the first has been formally handed over.
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Naval Warfare
Philippines down-selects South Korean option for OPV
19th May 2022
The Philippine Navy has narrowed its OPV selection choice down to one company, but no contract has yet been signed.
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Naval Warfare
Philippines orders naval-specific MiniPOP variant for patrol boats
17th May 2022
The MiniPOP for Maritime Applications EO system is being installed aboard Philippine Navy patrol boats.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
ReconRobotics aims to broaden Throwbot 2 capabilities
12th May 2022
Plans are in place to expand the capabilities of the Throwbot 2 UGV to transport additional payloads.
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Naval Warfare
Philippine Coast Guard commissions its newest and largest vessel
11th May 2022
Built by Japan’s Mitsubishi Shipbuilding, BRP Teresa Magbanua has a maximum speed of 24kt and a range of 4,000nmi.
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Naval Warfare
Philippine Navy narrows its renewed search for OPVs
3rd May 2022
The ADAS 2022 exhibition in Manila threw up some updates on the Philippine Navy's quest for half a dozen OPVs.
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Naval Warfare
New HHI-built corvettes for Philippines to include Israeli AESA radar
29th April 2022
Israel Aerospace Industries is providing its ALPHA 3D AESA radar for installation on two new corvettes for the Philippine Navy.
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Naval Warfare
Blue Shark torpedo is about to gain sharper teeth
19th April 2022
South Korea is developing an improved variant of its Blue Shark torpedo, plus it will still order CIWS from the US until a new domestic weapon is available later this decade.
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Land Warfare
Philippine engineers receive mine detection vehicles
13th April 2022
The Philippines has received its first ever mine detection vehicles, but handheld mine detectors are proving more elusive.
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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, ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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.
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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. ...
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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 ...
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Submachine guns
K7
The K7 is a silenced 9mm SMG based upon S&T; Motiv's K1A (see separate entry), but as it fires 9mm ammunition, it uses a blowback ...