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Philippine Defense Budget Statistics from 2019 to 2021 This is the recent statistical data on Philippine defense spending, encompassing the period from 2019 to 2022.

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When speaking of acquisition projects of the Revised AFP Modernization Program, we usually talk about the material components and specifications, with details barely touching on the most important part - the budget.

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Introduction of the New Rajah Sulayman-class OPV of the Philippine Navy A defense site that provides proper military news and perspective in different defense discussions from the Philippines and the Indo-Pacific region.

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The Philippine Navy recently introduced the Rajah Sulayman-class OPV, together with the new names of all six ships ordered.

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The United States Marine Corps deployed its NMESIS batteries in Basco, Batanes, an area near the Bashi Channel that separates the Philippines from Taiwan in the country's northern frontier.

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Forging the Philippine Local Defense Industry (SRDP and R.A. 12024) The Self-Reliance Defense Posture Revitalization Law or RA 12024 come as an important legislation that might push the Philippine defense industry better.

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The #Philippine government has enacted the #SRDP Revitalization Act or the Republic Act 12024, aiming to foster and establish a local defense industry for the production of various military hardware.

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There is a greater likelihood that this will be an additional order of HDF-3200 (Miguel Malvar-class) frigates.

HD Hyundai releases BRP Miguel Malvar sea trial footage; first OPV keel laying revealed Media on the sea trials of BRP Miguel Malvar frigate released, along with the keel laying ceremony of the Philippine Navy's first Offshore Patrol Vessel ordered.

#SouthKorean shipbuilder HD Hyundai Heavy Industries released a footage of the #BRPMiguelMalvar frigate of the #PhilippineNavy doing sea trials, along with the first keel-laying ceremony of its first #OffshorePatrolVessel.

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American aerospace manufacturer #LockheedMartin has now officially included the #Philippines as one of the official customers of the #C-130J-30 aircraft.

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Additional A-29 Super Tucano for the Philippine Air Force? The Philippine Air Force sets to purchase six (6) more A-29 Super Tucano aircraft, improving its close air support capability in replacing old ones.

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The #PhilippineAirForce purchases 6 #A29SuperTucano for the 15th Strike Wing after decommissioning the #OV10Bronco and the #AH1SCobraAttackHelicopters.

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From here on Pitz Defense Analysis, we may wish every community member a Happy New Year 2025.

Here's for more successful AFP Modernization Program projects and other endeavors that enhance the Philippine defense efforts in securing and defending the country's sovereignty.

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Philippine Air Force decommissions OV-10; AH-1S Cobra from Active Duty As the Philippine Air Force modernize its fleet of aircraft involving multiple functions and types, so does the decommissioning of existing military hardware already serving the military branch for ye...

In an ongoing news report, the #PhilippineAirForce's 15th Strike Wing has decommissioned the #OV10Bronco Close Air Support Aircraft and the #AH1SCobra Attack Helicopters donated by #Jordan to the #Philippines in 2018.

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Images: The #A29SuperTucano aircraft of the #PhilippineAirForce participated in joint flight operations with the #A10Thunderbolt of the #PacificAirForces and the #C130H2 Hercules of the #MissouriANG as both countries bolster bilateral defense cooperation.

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Images: A single Antonov #AN225CargoAirlifter has been seen in Clark Airport recently, with reports suggesting that it has at least five (5) #S70iBlackhawk Helicopters onboard for delivery from #Poland's #PZLMielec.

Image (c) Daniel M. Schüpbach, Plane Spotters PH

Dassault Rafale Fighter Jet for the Philippine Air Force? France's aerospace company Dassault Aviation now pitches its aircraft for the Philippine Air Force MRF project. How will it fare to the competition?

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The #PhilippineAirForce's #MRFAcquisitionProject is still rolling, now with increased number of units and entry of interested air defense companies who wants to take part in this project. #France's #DassaultAviation joined.

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West PH Sea: PCG deploys vessels after alleged China helicopter harassment The PCG deployed two vessels to secure Filipino fishermen in Rozul Reef in the West Philippine Sea, after evidence of alleged harassment by a PLA Navy helicopter.

The #PhilippineCoastGuard came to the rescue after the #Chinese harassed #Filipino fishermen in the #WestPhilippineSea after they deployed their helicopter and recklessly rotor-washed the small fishing boats below.

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Russian sub in West PH Sea awaiting clear weather, enroute to Vladivostok - AFP A Russian attack submarine surfaced in the West Philippine Sea last week and is reportedly awaiting improved weather conditions enroute to Vladivostok.

Earlier today, a Russian Kilo-class Submarine "Ufa" (490) was seen traversing the Philippines' Exclusive Economic Zone, as it originated from Kota Kinabalu in Malaysia and Surabaya in Indonesia, both for port visits.

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Images: The #PhilippineAirForce's 960th #AirMissileDefenseGroup (AMDG) has received the third and final battery of the #SPYDER Ground Self-Defense System or GBADS from Israel's RAFAEL Advanced Systems Limited.

The variant bought by #PAF is the SPYDER-MR GBADS platform.

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Indo-Pacific's First - Typhon Mid-Range Capability Missile System in the Philippines The United States Armed Forces deploys their Typhon MRC Missile Systems with Tomahawk and SM-6 anti-ballistic missile capabilities in the Philippines.

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China issues new missile warning to US and Philippines China urged Washington and Manila to withdraw the Mid-Range Capability missile system from the Philippines immediately.

#China once again issued a new warning against the #Philippines over the #UnitedStatesArmy's deployment of #TyphonMidRangeCapabilityMissileSystem, showing its ever-growing uneasiness about the deployment in the #IndoPacific region.

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An Important Clarification on the Philippines' New Maritime Laws The Philippine government enacted two (2) maritime laws, with details escalated quickly that it misguides people from neighboring countries.

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On the map posted last time on this account, social media users from #Malaysia and #Indonesia quickly criticized the newly enacted #PhilippineMaritimeLaws, prompting us to provide additional context.

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Introduction of the New Miguel Malvar-class Frigate of the Philippine Navy From Corvettes to Frigates, the HDF-3200 is now named as the 'Malvar-class Frigates' as the badges unveiled the details of the new warships.

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The names of the PN #HDC3200Corvettes (reclassified as Frigates) were unveiled accidentally on a presented plaque for the #OffshoreCombatForce's 36th Founding Anniversary, along with its intended classification and pennant numbers.

Images: The #PhilippineAirForce formally accepted its newest #C130Hercules Cargo Aircraft, bearing the number 5157, into the fleet, whereby it adds the total of the mainstay transporters to at least five (5) units. Image (c) #PAF.

Hanwha Ocean's KSS-III Submarine Offer for the Philippine Navy The Philippine Navy is getting its own submarines, and an increase in budget prompted Hanwha Ocean to replace its DSME-1400PN offer to a newer one.

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The #PhilippineNavy is pursuing to acquire submarines in its fleet, whereby three shipbuilders are competing to secure the contract. And with this comes an upgrade from #HanwhaOcean's offer, now with #JangbogoIIIPN as its candidate.

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Philippines, US hold third joint patrol in South China Sea The United States and the Philippines held their third joint sea and air patrol in three months off the Southeast Asian country's coast on Friday, the allies said.

The #PhilippineNavy and their counterparts in the #UnitedStatesNavy held a third joint maritime patrols since it ever started last year, and a second one taking place for the year 2024, taking place in the #WestPhilippineSea.

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PH, Sweden discuss South China Sea issue, security challenges DND Undersecretary Irineo Espino meets with Swedish State Secretary for Foreign Affairs Jan Knutsson.

Both 🇸🇪 and 🇵🇭 discussed some matters relating to the #WestPhilippineSea issue, along with enhanced ties and defense cooperation of both nations.

Take note that they also discussed the #MOU that is still pending in the former's parliament.

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PH, Vietnam coast guards establish hotline for maritime cooperation MANILA – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and the Vietnam Coast Guard (VCG) signed an agreement on the establishment of a hotline to boost communication between the two maritime security groups. The...

🇻🇳 and 🇵🇭 signed an agreement that will help bolster communication and bilateral ties between the two neighboring countries, especially since this involves an active line between the #PhilippineCoastGuard and their #Vietnamese counterparts. rb.gy/p4gd2b

Philippines says China ‘imagining’ special arrangement in Ayungin (1st UPDATE) China earlier claimed a 'temporary special arrangement' made it possible to bring supplies to the BRP Sierra Madre

#Chinese propaganda is in the works once again, presenting its so-called 'special arrangement' that enabled the Philippines to resupply its troops in #BRPSierraMadre, when it is done through airdrop operations made by the #PhilippineNavy aircraft.

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Detailing the 2024 Philippine Coast Guard Budget A defense site that provides proper military news and perspective in different defense discussions from the Philippines and the Indo-Pacific region.

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After we discuss the 2024 #DefenseBudget, let us also cover another topic, which is regarding the 2024 #CoastGuardBudget, as we also saw significant increases to both its capital outlay and confidential fund expenses.
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Image: A fellow defense community member share to us the vision of how the 🇵🇭 Navy OCF looks by the year 2028.

As noticed, there are at least 4 Pohangs. So far, only 2 vessels are confirmed including PS-39 itself, but it is not far-fetched to see if 2 more Pohangs push through.

China warships tail Philippine, US Navy vessels in joint patrol Two Chinese warships shadowed the second joint maritime patrol of the Philippine Navy and the United States Navy in the West Philippine Sea on Wednesday.

The 🇵🇭 Navy and their counterparts in the 🇺🇸 Navy, through the #CarlVinsonStrikeGroup, started the first joint maritime patrols in the #WestPhilippineSea for the year 2024 and the second one since the idea of joint patrols raised up last year in 2023.

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Philippine Defense Budget in 2024 as Explained The Department of National Defense, as described in the 2024 GAA or the General Appropriations Act presented by DBM.

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We delve deep into the #2024DefenseBudget, as it comes with new provisions and breakdowns of how defense budgeting works, and also unprogrammed appropriations that help supplant the budget increase for the #AFPModernizationProgram.

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