Showing posts with label AFP Modernization. Show all posts
Showing posts with label AFP Modernization. Show all posts

Philippine Army Modernization – To acquire Shore based Missile and 155MM Howitzer

The Philippine Army set to  improve its  offensive and defensive capabilities, DND  announced  it is acquiring more potent weapon for the service next.

Weapons to Procure


  • A shore-based missile system worth P6.5 billion that could include 12 launchers, trailers and tracking systems and missiles that could hit ground and naval targets
  • Acquisition of 12 units of towed 155mm howitzers for P438,620,000, includes 240 rounds of 155mm HE (high explosive) and integrated logistic support

155mm howitzers are used for  bombardment roles.




Source: http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=&nid=1&rid=597497

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RAytheon to Build Border Security in the Philippines

Raytheon a  US Company had been awarded a contract design worth 18 Million US dollars to build a  National Coast Watch center for the  Philippines.


Raytheon Missile

The project includes:

  • Integration of data from various agencies
  • installation
  • training
  • radio communications
The Raytheon  Company specializes related to:
  • Integrated Defense Systems
    • Air and Missile Defense
    • Naval Solutions
    • Space Solutions
    • Radar System
  • Intelligence, Information and Services
    • Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance
    • Cyber Security
    • Training
  • Missile and Airborne Systems
    • Air and Missile Defense
    • Electronic Warfare
  • Space and Airborne Systems
The contract was awarded July 2013, and will end July 31, 2015.
It is the first border security related project in South East Asia.

Source: http://raytheon.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=43&item=2400

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The Philippines ACV-300 Firepower Armored Vehicle

ACV-300
Philippines ACV-300 

Philippines ACV-300 Firepower


  • Weight : 14 tonnes
  • Length : 5.26 m 
  • Width :  2.83 m 
  • Height 2.88 m 
  • Total  Crew : 11
  • Armor Protection 
    • 14.5 mm AP Main armament 
    • 25 mm FNSS Sharpshooter Turret 
    • 7.62 mm Machine gun 
    • Operational range : 490 km 
    • Speed 65 km/h 

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Philippine Air Force KAI FA-50 Fighting Eagles Firepower

Philippines is set to acquire FA-50 Fighting Eagle  through government to government procurement.

KAI FA-50 Fighting Eagle Firepower

Performance

  • State of the art avionics
  • Multi-role purpose combat aircraft
  • Engine: GE F404-102
  • Maximum Power : 177,00 lbs
  • Maximum Takeoff Weight : 27,300 lbs
  • Length: 43.1 ft
  • Width: 31 ft
  • Height: 15.9 ft
  • Wing Area: 255 sq. ft

Aircraft Capability

  • Electronic warfare defense capability RWR, CMDS
  • Share real time battlefield information through tactics data link
  • Close joint capability
  • Night tactics capability NVIS
  • Maximum of 10,500 lbs weapon load

Armament

  • Machine gun: 20 mm internal
  • Air to air Missile: AIM – 9 Missile
  • Air to Ground Missile: AGM – 65 Missile
  • Precision Guided Munitions: JDAM, WCMD



Source:

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Philippines to Acquire CN235 Medium Lift Aircraft

According to its website, the aircraft can accommodate up to 36 paratroopers and up to 18 stretchers with four attendants.

Aircraft Capability

  • ASW Capability
  • Transport Troops and Cargo
  • Maritime Patrol
  • Medical Evacuation
 Casa CN235
Source:
http://www.airbus.com/aircraftfamilies/military-aircraft/cn-235/
http://www.solarnews.ph/news/2013/05/24/indonesia-pitches-transport-planes-to-paf#.UnyPurTX-Zs

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BRP Gregorio del Pilar (PF 15) Firepower

The Philippine government spent more than P400 million to acquire BRP Gregorio Del Pilar under the US defense excess article program.


U.S. Coast Guard at Canada Place

  • Type: Frigate
  • Displacement: 3,250 tons
  • Length: 115 m
  • Beam: 13 m
  • Draft: 2.67 m
  • Propulsion: (CODOG) arrangement
    2 × Fairbanks-Morse 38TD8-1/8-12 12-cylinder diesel engines
  • Speed: 29 knots (54 km/ h)
  • Range: 14,000 mi (22,531 km)
  • Endurance: 45 days
  • Complement: - 80
  • Processing systems:
    • Raytheon/Furuno AN/SPS-73
    • Navigation and surface search radar
    • Sperry Mk. 92 Mod. 1 Fire Control System
  • Armament:
    • One OTO Melara  76 mm dual purpose gun
    • Mk. 38 Mod 0 chain gun
    • 2 × Mk. 16 20mm Oerlikon autocannons
    • 6 × M2 Browning 12.7mm/50 calibermachine guns
    • 2 × Loral Hycor Mk.36 6-barrelled Super Rapid Blooming Offboard Chaff (SRBOC) decoy launchers
  • Aircraft: 1 × BO-105C to replace with  AWS109 Helicopter
Armament is subject for upgrade such as
  • Mk 38 Mod 2 25mm stabilized remote-controlled gun systems
  • ASW Warfare
  • Anti-ship Missile

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BRP Ramon Alcaraz (PF 16) Firepower

The Philippine government spent more than P600 million to acquire BRP Alcaraz under the US defense excess article program.

  • Acquired: May 2012
  • Commissioned: November 2013 
  • Type: Frigate
  • Displacement: 3,250 tons
  • Length: 115 m
  • Beam: 13 m
  • Draft: 4.6 m
  • Propulsion: Two diesel engines and two gas turbine engines
  • Speed: 29 knots (54 km/ h)
  • Range: 14,000 mi (22,531 km)
  • Endurance: 45 days
  • Complement: - 88
  • Processing systems: AN/SPS-40 air-search radar
  • Armament: One OTO Melara MK-75 76 mm gun
    2 × Loral Hycor Mk.36 6-barrelled Super Rapid Blooming Offboard Chaff (SRBOC) decoy launchers M2HB .50cal machine guns and M240 7.62mm Machine guns.
    two 25-mm MKE 201 HEI-T machineguns.
Plan Upgrades
  • Mk 38 Mod 2 25mm stabilized remote-controlled gun systems
  • ASW capability
  • harpoon surface-to-surface missiles

Sources:

1. http://www.naval-technology.com/news/newsbrp-ramon-alcaraz-to-feature-asw-capability
2. http://globalnation.inquirer.net/82461/warship-monching-is-here-ph-to-intensify-sea-patrols

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Armed Forces of the Philippines - Armored Vehicle

A top 10 list of Philippine Military Armored Vehicle.


  • FV101 Scorpion 65 units
  • Simba UK armed with 25mm Bushmaster cannon, 17 armored ambulance and command variants
  • Commando V150 V-150S variants 120
  • Bravia Chaimite V-200 20
  • M113  Some converted to armored mortar carriers
  • AIFV including 6 Armored Recovery Vehicle variants, 85 
  • ACV-300 
  • FV106
  • FV 432
  • FV 104

Watch The Video


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Philippine Army Modernization - Arms Acquisition

List of Philippine Military Arms and Protection Acquisition 2013


  • 100 m113 apc 
  • 25 fh70 howitzer
  • 50,000 M16/M4/AR-15 rifles
  • 100 units of 81mm mortar
  • 335 units rocket launchers/light anti-tank weapons
  • 11,364 smoke and 11,460 fragmentation grenades
  • National Coast Watch Center (NCWC),  $18 Million Dollars contract Raytheon Company

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Philippine Navy Modernization - Naval Assets Acquisition

Here's some list of naval assets to be upgraded or acquired for the year of 2013

  • WHEC 716 Cutter transform to Philippine Navy BRP Ramon Alcaraz
  • 6 Small unit Riverine Craft (SURC)
  • 2 Multi Role Vessel
  • 3 Additional MPAC
  • 2 Brand New Frigates
  • La Tapaguese P400 Series Patrol Craft

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Philippine Air Force Modernization - Aircraft Acquisition

These are the list of Aircraft Acquisition for the year 2013

  • Additional 21 Huey Aircraft (Subject for Rebidding)
  • 3 Augusta Westland AWS109 for Naval 
  • 7 Augusta Westland Attack Helicopter
  • FA/30 Figher Jet 
  • Maintenance and Refurbished of Aircraft such as C130 Hercules

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Philippine Military Modernization Acquisitions 2013

Number 1: BRP ALCARAZ

PHILIPPINE NAVY : From 1968 to 2012, it was known as USCGC Dallas (WHEC-716) and served the US Coast Guard as a high endurance cutter. Ramon Alcaraz employs the shipboard application of aircraft gas turbine jet engines with the use of controllable pitch propellers. She is equipped with two 18,000 horsepower gas turbines and can propel the ship at speeds up to 28 knots (52 km/h)

Number 10: French Navy Vessel


PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD: The "La Tapageuse” P400 patrol ships are small vessels of the French Navy. They were designed to accomplish police operations in the French Exclusive Economic Zone.  The P400 were originally designed in two versions: one armed with Exocet MM38 missiles, and another public service version with a smaller 16-man complement.
The Philippine government is also finalizing discussions with the French government for other purchases; the four brand-new 24-meter and one 82-m multipurpose vessels, which are all expected to arrive in the Philippines in 2015.


NUMBER 9: Israeli ATMOS 2000 155mm Self-Propelled Howitzer


PHILIPPINE ARMY:  The Atmos artillery system is available with 155mm 39, 45 and 52 calibre barrels. The development and test phase of the program has been successfully completed and the system has entered full-scale production. As an option, the Atmos 2000 155mm 45 calibres can also be equipped with a Russian 130mm M-46 gun.
The Atmos artillery system weighs 22,000kg. The system is transportable in a C-130 Hercules medium transport aircraft and does not require heavy equipment transporters in order to be relocated over long distances.

NUMBER 8: Embraer EMB 314 Super Tucano


PHILIPPINE AIR FORCE: A turboprop aircraft designed for light attack, counter insurgency (COIN), close air support, aerial reconnaissance missions in low threat environments, as well as providing pilot training. Embraer EMB 314 Super Tucano or A-29 is one of the aircraft being eyed by the Philippine Government to replace its OV-10 Broncos.


NUMBER 7: 3 ANTI SUBMARINE ATTACK HELICOPTER

PHILIPPINE NAVY: The said ASW choppers will be assigned to the BRP Gregorio Del Pilar and BRP Ramon Alcaraz.


NUMBER 6: 12 JAPAN COAST GUARD CUTTER

The ships and the plan being developed is to strengthen the capacity of the Philippine’s maritime police against possible actions by China.


NUMBER 5: 2 LIGHT FIXES WING AIRCRAFT

The aircraft will provide  general support for territorial defense, internal peace and security plan, internal security operations and  disaster response.


NUMBER 4: 8 NEW LASER GUIDED ATTACK HELICOPTERS

PHILIPPINE AIR FORCE: These helicopters will  be capable of performing close air support during day and night, and navigate safely during inadvertent instrument meteorological condition. '

NUMBER 3: ISRAEL MISSILE DEFENSE SYSTEM


PHILIPPINE ARMY: SPYDER (Surface-to-air Phython and Derby) is a short to medium range air defense missile system based on the Python-5 short range dual waveband imaging infrared (IIR) air-to-air missile, and the Derby beyond visual range (BVR) active radar air-to-air missiles and are fired from ground-based launchers. The "MR" indicates that the system is a medium range one, and doing so it uses an added booster system on the missiles as well as a longer-ranged radar. It has an intercept range of around 50km at an altitude of over 16km


NUMBER 2: 12 F/A 50 KOREAN FIGHTER JET

PHILIPPINE AIR FORCE: The FA-50 is a multi-role light fighter developed by KAI and Lockheed Martin. It is based on the on the T-50 supersonic advanced trainer and will replace the South Korean air force's F-5E/Fs and A-37s. It has a maximum speed of 1,100 miles per hour at 10,000 feet. Weaponry includes air-to-air/air-to-surface missiles and machine guns as well as precision-guided bombs.

Future: KOREAN FRIGATES





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