By Priam Nepomuceno (Photo courtesy of Israel Shipyards website) MANILA (Philippines News Agency) – The Philippine Navy (PN) said the acquisition of eight units of fast attack interdiction craft-missile (FAIC-M) will complement its 12 multipurpose attack craft (MPAC) previously acquired to secure the country’s coastal waters and maritime territories. “This acquisition aims to strengthen the country’s … Continue reading
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PH Navy to ink submarine rescue deal with strategic partners
By Priam Nepomuceno Philippine Navy chief, Vice Adm. Giovanni Carlo Bacordo (Photo courtesy of Naval Public Affairs Office) MANILA (Philippines News Agency) – The Philippine Navy (PN) on Monday said agreements with the country’s strategic partners regarding rescue and assistance will be crafted once construction of the country’s first-ever submarines is underway. “It is planned that as soon … Continue reading
PH Navy welcomes 2nd missile frigate BRP Antonio Luna
By Priam Nepomuceno NEW MISSILE FRIGATE. The country’s second missile frigate BRP Antonio Luna is docked at the Pier 13, South Harbor in Manila on Friday (Feb. 26, 2021). The BRP Antonio Luna was earlier given at-sea honors by the PN last February 9 through a meeting procedure conducted by the country’s first guided-missile frigate BRP … Continue reading
Defense leader Naval Group opens Manila office
Defense leader Naval Group opens Manila office (Photo courtesy of Naval Group) MANILA (Philippines News Agency) – Naval Group, a world leader in naval defense, announced the opening of a representation office in the Philippines to be operated in Manila. In a news release, the firm said the opening signifies the first step of a long-term … Continue reading
PH Navy to get 25-30 more warships: Empedrad
PH Navy to get 25-30 more warships: Empedrad By Priam Nepomuceno BUSAN, South Korea (Philippines News Agency) — The Philippine Navy (PN) is planning to acquire 25 to 30 warships of various types within the next five to 10 years as part of its efforts to augment its fleet. “We have plans to acquire 25 … Continue reading
PH, Aussie navies hold maritime security exercise in Tawi-Tawi
PH, Aussie navies hold maritime security exercise in Tawi-Tawi By Teofilo Garcia, Jr ZAMBOANGA CITY (Philippines News Agency) — The Philippine Navy’s Naval Forces Western Mindanao (NFWM) command and the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) are holding a joint exercise off the coast of Tawi-Tawi, an official said Tuesday. Rear Adm. Rene Medina, NFWM commander, said … Continue reading
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