Marinha das Filipinas

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PHL's newest, largest ship leads naval blockade vs. Abu Sayyaf in Sulu
Published September 8, 2016 11:07am

The Philippine Navy has deployed its newest and largest vessel, the BRP Tarlac, to lead the naval blockade against the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) in its reported plan to escape via the Sulu Sea.

A report of Jun Veneracion on "Unang Balita" on Thursday said the BRP Tarlac will serve as the command and control ship of the Navy in its operations against the bandits.

The report said the Navy has yet to encounter any ASG insurgents in the area but is preparing for any eventuality in case the group receives reinforcements from nearby Basilan province.

Naval commanders will direct the operations of smaller ships 24/7 from BRP Tarlac.

The Navy also said it will pursue any suspicious sea vessel to check its passenger and cargo manifest. It can also capture any suspicious vessel without the necessary documents.

Equipped with the latest technology, BRP Tarlac also has an AugustaWestland 109 helicopter with combat support and aerial surveillance capabilities for both day or night flying missions.

- See more at: http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/58 ... u9TXP.dpuf

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Philippine SSV sustains damage to bow after collision with product tanker

Ridzwan Rahmat, Singapore - IHS Jane's Defence Weekly
21 September 2016

The Philippine Navy's recently commissioned strategic sealift vessel (SSV), BRP Tarlac (601), has sustained damage to its bow section after a collision, the service's public affairs confirmed with IHS Jane's on 21 September.

The 123 m landing platform dock (LPD)-like ship was anchored off Naval Station Romulo Espaldon in Mindanao on 19 September when it was rammed by the Liberian-flagged product tanker MT Tosca shortly before 8 pm, said the PN.

Initial assessments suggest that the damage sustained is minor but a full investigation into the incident is currently underway. The service is however not yet able to comment on Tarlac 's operational status given ongoing investigations.

AIS data from IHS Maritime on 21 September show that Tosca is currently anchored about 300 m from Tarlac, off the coast of Zamboanga in the Southern Philippines.

Tarlac is the first of two SSVs acquired under a contract worth USD92 million signed in June 2014 between Indonesian state-owned shipbuilder PT PAL and the Philippine government. The first-of-class was commissioned in June 2016, while the second ship is expected to be inducted in 2017.

The SSV platform features a full-load displacement of 11,583 tonnes, has a lift capacity for 500 troops, and can accommodate up to two medium helicopters on its flight deck.

http://www.janes.com/article/63977/phil ... uct-tanker

[Lord Nauta]

PHL's newest, largest ship leads naval blockade vs. Abu Sayyaf in Sulu
Published September 8, 2016 11:07am

The Philippine Navy has deployed its newest and largest vessel, the BRP Tarlac, to lead the naval blockade against the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) in its reported plan to escape via the Sulu Sea.

A report of Jun Veneracion on "Unang Balita" on Thursday said the BRP Tarlac will serve as the command and control ship of the Navy in its operations against the bandits.

The report said the Navy has yet to encounter any ASG insurgents in the area but is preparing for any eventuality in case the group receives reinforcements from nearby Basilan province.

Naval commanders will direct the operations of smaller ships 24/7 from BRP Tarlac.

The Navy also said it will pursue any suspicious sea vessel to check its passenger and cargo manifest. It can also capture any suspicious vessel without the necessary documents.

Equipped with the latest technology, BRP Tarlac also has an AugustaWestland 109 helicopter with combat support and aerial surveillance capabilities for both day or night flying missions.

- See more at: http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/58 ... u9TXP.dpuf

G 50 Soares Dutra, G 51 Ary Parreiras, G 52 Barroso Pereira e G 53 Custodio de Mello. Sonhar ainda não faz mal.


Sds


Lord Nauta

[alex]

Isso não aconteceria em uma marinha que compra corveta por preço de fragata.

[P44]

ADAS 2016: Israel in talks to supply Philippine Navy, Coast Guard with Super Dvora patrol craft

Ridzwan Rahmat, Manila - IHS Jane's Navy International
30 September 2016


A model of IAI's Super Dvora fast patrol craft on display at ADAS 2016. Israel is currently in talks with the Philippine government over the platform's acquisition. Source: IHS/Ridzwan Rahmat

Key Points
Israel is in discussions to supply the Super Dvora patrol craft to the Philippines
Platform may be deployed in the country's southern regions given spate of kidnap-for-ransom operations

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has confirmed that it is currently in discussions with the Philippine government to provide a number of Super Dvora Mk III-type fast attack craft (FAC) for the country's navy and coastguard services.

Speaking to IHS Jane's at the ADAS 2016 exhibition in Manila, an official from IAI's international marketing division emphasised that the talks are still at the preliminary stages, and the Philippine government has yet to decide on the number of platforms to be procured.

The Philippine Navy (PN) has a requirement for fast attack craft under a phase known as 'Horizon 2' in the service's capability upgrades programme. The requirement seeks to equip the PN with fast littoral interdiction capabilities.

"The number of vessels that are required has yet to be decided," said the IAI official, who added that the acquisition may also be jointly executed with the Philippine Coast Guard as part of the service's requirements for similar platforms.

"Either way the [Super Dvora Mk IIIi] is a very configurable and can be customised according to the customer's requirements whoever they may be."

According to specifications provided by IAI, the Super Dvora Mk IIIi has top speeds in excess of 40 kt, and a standard range of 300 n miles at 30 kt. The 20 m platform can operate up to Sea State 3, with survivability at up to Sea State 5. Customers can also opt between articulating surface drive (ASD) or waterjet for the vessel's propulsion systems.

Weapons that can be included on the platform include 23 mm, 25 mm, or 30 mm stabilised naval gun systems at the primary position, and a manned cannon of up to 20 mm at the stern position.

http://www.janes.com/article/64227/adas ... trol-craft

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Hyundai discloses further details of Philippine Navy's new frigates

Ridzwan Rahmat, Singapore - IHS Jane's Navy International
24 October 2016


Computer generated image of the Philippine Navy's new frigate released by Hyundai Heavy Industries on the occasion of the programme's contract signing in October 2016. Source: Hyundai Heavy Industries
Key Points
•Hyundai Heavy Industries has revealed further details of the two frigates that it will build for the Philippine Navy
•The platform is slightly smaller than anticipated, but said to inherit main design features of South Korea's Incheon class
South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has given further details of the two frigates that it will be constructing for the Philippine Navy (PN).

The details were given in a media release on 24 October announcing that the contract to build the ships has been formally signed with Philippine defence secretary Delfin Lorenzana. HHI received a notice of the PHP15,744,571,584 (USD311 million) award earlier in 2016.

The company was previously reported to have won the contract with a design based on the company's HDF-3000 multipurpose frigate design, which features an overall length of 114.3 m, and has been used as the basis for the Republic of Korea Navy's (RoKN's) Incheon (FFX-I)-class guided-missile frigates.

HHI has since disclosed in its media release that the platform will instead feature overall length of 107 m, a standard displacement of about 2,600 tonnes, and an operational survivability up to Sea State 5. The frigate has however been described by HHI as one that inherits main design features of the Incheon class, albeit with a lighter displacement.

The ship will feature a combined diesel and diesel (CODAD) propulsion system, and feature a maximum speed of 25 kt, with a standard range of 4,500 n miles at 15 kt.

HHI did not disclose in writing specific details of the platform's weapon systems, saying only that the frigates will be "heavily armed with missiles, torpedo, guns and sensors", and that they will be capable of anti-air, anti-surface, anti-submarine and electronic warfare.

However a computer generated image of the platform accompanying the media release shows an eight-cell vertical launching system (VLS) installed at the forward section, just behind the platform's primary weapon that will most likely be a 76 mm naval gun.

http://www.janes.com/article/64864/hyun ... w-frigates

[P44]

BRP Andres Bonifacio (FF 17), the former U.S. Coast Guard cutter Boutwell, arrives Pearl Harbor enroute to the Philippines. US Navy photo.

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Plans to decommission Navy World War II vintage ships now afoot
December 9, 2016

As more modern naval platforms are procured and commissioned, Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said plans are afoot to decommission World War II vintage ships still in service in the Philippine Navy.

He made this statement during Friday’s welcoming ceremonies for BRP Andres Bonifacio (FF-17), the country’s third Hamilton-class cutter.

Deactivation of these senior vessels will allow the Navy sufficient personnel to man ships coming from the pipeline and thus ensure a more capable and credible naval force.

World War II ships in PN service include the BRP Rajah Humabon, BRP Rizal, BRP Malvar, BRP Quezon and the BRP Laguna among others.
http://www.update.ph/2016/12/plans-to-d ... foot/12014

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DND evaluating Russian offer of diesel-electric submarines

MANILA, Jan. 26 (PNA) -- Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said the country is now evaluating Russia's offer to sell the Philippines some of its advanced diesel-electric submarines.

The DND chief, in a press briefing Thursday, said they are now determining on whether these specialized ships are essential for the modernization needs of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and whether the country can afford to acquire and maintain such an expensive weapons platform.

However, Lorenzana said Russia diesel-electrics submarines are considered to be one of the best in the world.

Six variants of the Russian-made Kilo-class submarines are now being operated by Vietnam People's Navy.

The Armed Forces of the Philippines is expected to acquire its own diesel-electric class submarines during the 2nd Horizon of the AFP Modernization Program which is expected to begin this 2018 and end on 2022.

Kilo-class diesel-electric submarines are mainly intended for anti-shipping and anti-submarine operations in relatively shallow waters. (PNA)
BNB/PFN

[P44]

Enquanto isso, na marinha dos pobres com navios da 2ªGM...


The Philippine Navy's upcoming new Landing Platform Dock, the BRP Davao del Sur (LD-602) is seen here during sea trials in Indonesia yesterday. The ship is expected to be delivered soon by the shipbuilder, PT PAL (Persero). Photo credited to and shared by Agus Utomo.

https://www.facebook.com/Maxdefense/pho ... =3&theater

[pmicchi]

note que as forças armadas desse pais tem como principal objetivo matar seu proprio povo. Esses navios anfibios sao para levar os fuzileiros nas milhares de ilhas que pertencem a esse pais.

[P44]

BRP Andres Bonifacio FF17

The new Philippine frigate ANDRÉS BONIFACIO seen here at Tanjung Malai, Langkawi Island, Malaysia.
The former USCGC BOUTWELL (WHEC-719) was formally transferred to the Philippine Navy on 21 Jul 2016 and commissioned to service on the same day at the CG Base at Alameda, Calif


http://www.shipspotting.com/gallery/pho ... id=2636844


http://www.shipspotting.com/gallery/pho ... id=2636841

[P44]

SEA to deliver torpedo launchers for new Philippine Navy frigates



The Philippine Navy’s two new frigates, currently under construction at Hyundai Heavy Industries in South Korea, are to be fitted with torpedo launcher systems (TLS) delivered by British company SEA.

Announcing the contract on September 11, the company said the systems will be similar to those in service with the Royal Navy and those being supplied to the navies of Malaysia and Thailand.

It is unique in that it can be configured to fire any NATO standard light weight torpedo, enabling operators to benefit from the flexibility of choosing the best weapon independently and the option of switching during the life of the ship.

The SEA TLS comprises port and starboard triple tubes on a rotating base and utilises composite materials for low signature. The electronics are designed for ease of combat system integration and can also be used in an independent mode.

The equipment will be manufactured at SEA’s facilities at Barnstaple in the UK from where the first system is set to be delivered to HHI in late 2018.

HHI is building two 2,600 ton frigates for the Philippine Navy under a $327.0m contract signed in October 2016.

The frigates are designed as a smaller version of the Incheon-class frigate which is already in service with the Republic of Korea Navy.

According to HHI, the 107 meter frigates will be propelled with a CODAD (Combined Diesel and Diesel) propulsion system reaching maximum speeds of 25 knots.

With a projected range of 4,500 nautical miles range at a cruising speed of 15 knots, the ships will be operable up to Sea State 5. The first frigate is scheduled for delivery in 2020.

http://navaltoday.com/2017/09/12/sea-to ... -frigates/

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Construction starts on 1st of Philippine Navy’s new frigates

South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has started construction of the first of two 2,600-ton frigates ordered by the Philippine Navy.

The steel-cutting ceremony for the frigate was held in Ulsan, South Korea, on May 1, 2018.

As informed, each of the new frigates will feature a length of 107 meters and a width of 12 meters. In addition, the ships will have a speed of 25 knots and a cruising range of 4,500 nautical miles.

The ships are designed for superior operational performance and survivability, especially in harsh marine conditions in the Philippines, according to HHI.

The first frigate will be delivered to the Philippine Ministry of Defense in the second half of 2020. The construction of the second frigate is expected to commence in September this year, with the delivery scheduled for the first half of 2021.

In October 2016, the Philippine Ministry of Defense awarded the contract for frigate construction to HHI. It was initially expected that the first of two ships could be delivered in 2020 but issues with the choice of a combat system supplier delayed the project by six months, pushing the delivery timetable back.

https://navaltoday.com/2018/05/07/const ... -frigates/

[P44]

BRP Davao del Sur (LD-602) is the second and last ship of Tarlac-class of the Philippine Navy’s landing platform docks. The Tarlac class is a ship class of landing platform docks, based on the Indonesian Navy’s Makassar class, that is commissioned under the Philippine Navy. Two ships were ordered and constructed by the Indonesian state-owned shipbuilder PT PAL (Persero). The lead ship was launched on 17 January 2016 as BRP Tarlac.The class was initially called the “Strategic Sealift Vessel” before the class was formally named. She is the second ship to be named after the Philippine province of Davao del Sur, one of the main provinces in Mindanao in Southern Philippines. She was launched on 29 September 2016 and she was commissioned into Philippine Navy service on 31 May 2017.