Category: Blogs

AFP Ordered $18 Million Falcon III Radios and Vehicular Communications Systems

Harris Corporation will modernize the Light Armored Division of the Philippine Army with the latest Falcon RF-7800V Combat Net Radio integrated into the RF-7800I Intercom Systems. This comprehensive solution for in-vehicle voice and data communications delivers secure tactical network connectivity. It will speed up tactical radio modernization for the Philippine Army by providing soldiers with […]

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Philippine Marines

Jungle Survival Training

Let’s teach the US Marines how to live in the jungle! Philippine Marines taught U.S. Marines and sailors with the 3d Marine Expeditionary Brigade jungle survival skills during Amphibious Landing Exercise 2014. Marine Cpl. Tyler Mitchell takes us to Naval Station Leovigildo Gantioqui, Republic the Philippines for the story.  

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Philippine Navy AW109 Power

Brand New AW109E Helicopter for West Philippine Sea Patrol

The three  AgustaWestland AW109E helicopters were commissioned to the Philippine Navy and are now ready to tour of duty the West Philippines Sea where the Philippines is engage t in territorial disputes with several countries. The AW109E Power naval helicopters were acquired to provide air support capability of  2 recently acquired Frigates in patrolling the country’s maritime […]

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Japanese Missile Launch

Philippine Military Missile Defense Project and Acquisitions

In response of growing pressure of external threats. Raytheon awarded a contract to build maritime border security within 2 years. While waiting the Israel made Radar and still bidding for long range maritime patrol aircraft and Anti-submarine helicopter, a different type of missile defense project are in queue after this.

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Poland – NATO Air Raid and Amphibious Warfare Training

2626. The exercise include; Presentation and introduction for international military observers on exercise Anakonda; Launch of anti-air missile NEVA-SC; Air raid with SUKHOI-SU17 fighter-bombers attacking targets at sea; Rescue of injured pilot; launch of portable missile; Air defense missiles NEVA-SC; Radar.

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Philippine Marine Corps and US Marines

Philippines and US Marines Beach Assault Training

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct bi-lateral and integrated combat rubber raiding craft training with Philippine Marines during Amphibious Landing Exercise 2015 (PHIBLEX 15), on Pangasinan Island, Palawan, Philippines, on 2 October 2014.   PHIBLEX 15 is an annual, bilateral training exercise […]

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Philippine Army

Philippines and United States Army M1014 Shotgun Live Firing

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing conduct a live fire range with the M1014 Shotgun at Basa Air Base, Pampanga, Philippines during Amphibious Landing Exercise (PHIBLEX) 15. PHIBLEX is an annual, bilateral training exercise conducted by the Armed Forces of the Philippines, U.S. Marines and […]

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US and Philippine Marines Conduct Amphibious Vehicle Assault

U.S Marines with Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, and Philippine marines with 4th Marines Company, Marine Battalion Landing Team 9 conduct a simulated mechanized raid as part of Amphibious Landing Exercise (PHIBLEX) 15 in Naval Education Training Command, Zambales, Philippines, Oct. 5, 2014. PHIBLEX is an annual, bilateral […]

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Philippine Army

Armed Forces of the Philippines Delivered Acquisition

Philippine Air Force – Helicopter 4 Delivered out of 21 Huey’s Ordered. Philippine Navy 3 Oil Tanker for Sea Replenishment The remaining 2 AW109 Power Helicopter were finally delivered in December 29, 2014 Philippine Army & Marine Corps – Assault Rifle Remington Arms delivered 27,300 out of 63,000 unit ordered Philippine Army & Marine Corps […]

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South Korea donate Landing Class Utility

Philippine Navy Successful Acquisition

Strategic Sealift Vessel – 3.864 billion for two Strategic Sealift Vessel (SSV) worth of contract awarded to PT Pal Indonesia. The vessels can be used for civil-military operations and for transporting large number of troops, logistics and supplies. Each vessels can accommodate up three helicopters. Evaluated in 2013 and contract approved in January 2014. Medium […]

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Philippines and US Firefighter Sharing Disaster Response Skills

Marines with the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force exchange techniques in urban search and rescue training during San Francisco Fleet Week 2014. The event gave Marines an opportunity to work side by side with the San Francisco fire department and members of Philippine disaster response agency. The focus of the training was to improve interoperability among […]

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Apache Helicopter During Live Fire Close Combat Air Support

Apache hellfire missile attack, machine gun firing and different aircraft maneuvers during close combat air support. North Carolina National Guard Aviators from the 130th Aviation Regiment provide close combat attack (CCA) for paratroopers of 1st Battalion, 319th Field Artillery Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division during training at Fort Bragg, N.C. CW2 Derek […]

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