26 Desember 2018

PH Navy Expands Presence with Missile, Blue Water Capability

26 Desember 2018


MPAC Mk III with Spike-ER missile (photo : PN)

MANILA -- 2018, which will end in a few days time, can be considered as a banner year for the Armed Forces of the Philippines, especially the Philippine Navy (PN), as it formally entered the missile age and demonstrated its capability to sail beyond its territorial waters during deployments to the US, South Korea and Russia.

The PN's formal entry to the missile age took place off Lamao Point, Limay, Bataan last Nov. 21, when three of its multi-purpose assault craft (MPACs) fired the newly-acquired and installed Rafael Advanced Defense Ltd. Spike-ER (extended range) surface-to-surface missile during a capability demonstration witnessed by Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana and Navy flag-officer-in-command Vice Admiral Robert Empedrad.

During the exercise, the MPACs fired two Spike-ER missile rounds, which hit two surface targets. The said craft also utilized remote-controlled .50 caliber machine guns to neutralize another target.


AW-109 light attack helicopter (photo : PN)

An AgustaWestland AW-109 attack helicopter armed with 2.75-inch high-explosive rockets also provided air support to the MPACs by firing its weapons. "Impressive. Not one (missile) round was wasted," Lorenzana said in describing the Spike-ER capability demonstration, which he witnessed aboard the BRP Davao Del Sur (LD-602).

The PN MPAC Acquisition Project entered into a contract with Rafael, through SIBAT of Israel Ministry of Defense, for the supply and integration of the weapons systems to three Mark III MPACs.

Empedrad, meanwhile, said missile-armed MPACs can be utilized to defend Philippine waters through the so-called "swarming tactic", where these craft will be committed to engage larger and more capable ships posing a threat to the country's waters.


PCC-765 Pohang class corvettes (photo : slams tistory)

The PN chief added that the Navy needs an additional 42 MPACs to further enhance its capabilities to defend the country's waters.

Pohang Class Corvette

Zata added that the PN will gain more capability to operate modern naval weaponry with the arrival of the Pohang-class frigate next year.

"The Pohang-class frigate from ROK will also be delivered by next year equipped with a better weapons system that the Navy can already use as it prepares for the delivery of the two purposely-built frigates starting 2020," he stressed.

The Pohang-class frigate is equipped with a primary and secondary gun system, sensors and torpedoes for anti-submarine as well as sensors for anti-air operations, Zata disclosed.


HHI HDF-2500 frigates (photo : rhk111)

Progress steady in construction of Navy's first missile-armed frigates

The construction of the first missile-armed frigate by South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) is proceeding smoothly, Empedrad said.

"(Construction for) our (first-missile) frigate is moving forward, darating na siya sa February (or) March of 2020, all systems go and we should very happy, we should be happy for our country," he said.


The keel-laying for the first-missile-armed frigate took place last Oct. 16 in Ulsan, South Korea while the steel-cutting for the second ship took place last Sept. 17.

HHI is expected to lay the keel of the second frigate by the first quarter of 2019.


The Philippines and HHI signed a PHP16 billion contract for two missile-armed frigates with another PHP2 billion set aside for its weapon systems and munition. The projected delivery date of the first frigate is by 2020 while the second one will be in 2021.


BRP Davao Del Sur L-602 (photo : dvids)

PN blue-water capability boosted thru international exercises

For the first time in its history, two PN ships, the BRP Davao Del Sur and BRP Andres Bonifacio (FF-17), joined this year's "Rim of the Pacific" (RIMPAC) exercises, which took place in Hawaii on June 27 and ended Aug. 2.

Also deployed were around 700 sailors and marines.


RIMPAC is the world's largest joint and combined naval exercise.

Aside from RIMPAC, the Navy made history with BRP Tarlac (LD-601) making the first-ever port visit of a Filipino warship to Vladivostok, Russia.

The ship and its 300-man contingent aboard left Manila South Harbor last Sept. 21 and arrived in time for her scheduled Oct. 1 to 6 port visit.


One of three Del Pilar class BRP Andres Bonifacio FF-17 (photo : dvids)

During its visit to Russia, the ship and the contingent aboard it participated in several activities, which enhanced their relationship with their Russian counterparts.

Another Navy milestone, in terms of overseas deployment, is the participation of BRP Dagupan City (LC-551) and the 200-man contingent aboard her in the first-ever ASEAN-China Maritime Exercise (ACMEX) that took place in Zhanjiang in Guangdong, China last Oct. 21 to 28.


The participation of the PN had greatly addressed inter-operability issues between the participating navies.

The ACMEX 2018 was an exercise hosted by the Republic of Singapore Navy and the China People's Liberation Army Navy that aimed to promote regional cooperation between ASEAN member states navies and focused on maritime safety and search and rescue at sea with emphasis on the use of Code of Unplanned Encounter at Sea (CUES).


AW-159 Wildcat of PN (photo : AF Monthly)

Anti-submarines choppers, more air assets for PH fleet

With the pending arrival of the Navy's first two AgustaWestland AW-159 "Wildcat" anti-submarine helicopters by the first quarter of 2019, the PN will now have the capability to detect and engage underwater targets.

"(And with the arrival of the AW-159), we can detect submarines, we can detect underwater vehicles and also the capability to engage underwater vehicles within our territory, so it’s a tremendous leap from our current inventory," Zata stressed.

He said the AW-159 will be based aboard the two new frigates being constructed by HHI and whose deliveries are scheduled for 2020 and 2021.

The PN spokesperson said the aircraft will be fitted with sensors and weapons capable of neutralizing sub-surface threats.


TC-90 paytol aircraft (photo : PN)

Earlier, the Department of National Defense (DND) said initial flight-testing is now ongoing for the two Philippine-ordered AW-159 anti-submarine helicopters.

Meanwhile, the PN's surveillance and monitoring capability was boosted with the formal donation of the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force of three more Beechcraft King Air TC-90 patrol aircraft last March 26.

"The (donation) is expected to boost the capability of the PN and enhance the capacity of its personnel primarily in conducting maritime security and sovereignty patrols, as the Navy stays true to its commitment to protect the seas and secure the nation's future," then PN spokesperson Capt. Lued Lincuna said.

The first two TC-90s were delivered to the Philippines on March 27, 2017 while the last three aircraft were handed over to the PN last March 26.

As of this time, the Navy is operating around six Norman Britten "Islander" patrol aircraft, five AgustaWestland combat utility helicopters and one Robinson R-22 training helicopter.

See full article PNA

40 komentar:

  1. Balasan
    1. Sorry out of topic :

      Pembahasan F15 tak pindah kene wae :


      gak perlu njupuk F15 ex JASDF.

      Nek meh njupuk F15 bekas saka RSAF wae utawa nek meh njupuk sing anyar sing padha karo pesenane Arab Saudi wae.

      Gak perlu akeh2, cukup 22 unit wae kanggo ganti Hawk. Amarga Hawk isih kena dienggo nganti 2026-2030, Hawke digeser ben dienggo PENERBAL kanggo fungsi serang permukaan utawa fungsi dukungan udara kanggo pendaratan marinir.

      Kita perlu F15 kanggo latihan bareng karo Su35 sing wis dipesen.

      Dadine ben imbang lan sing ngerti klemahan lan kelebihane Su35 lan F15 mung AURI dhewe.

      Nek kita duwe F15, kita uga isa latihan F15 bebarengan karo Singapore ben Singapore ora usah adoh2 latihan F15 nang New Zealand. BBM latihan bareng F15 iki ben dibayari karo Singapore, kita nyediake ruang udara kanggo latihan bareng.

      Hapus
    2. walahhh
      boros bang f 15
      mesinnya tidak punya teknologi supercruise
      jadi sekali tekan tombol afterburner bisa bisa 5 truk Tanki aftur bisa habis sekali terbang

      Hapus
    3. Nek bekasan RSAF sopoo lh sing gak gelem pkde @TN, barang LUX mestii.. asli saking Boeing, pirantinya jg mengikuti pakem US Airforce. iso tuku 16 biji wae... bancaan ambe pitik ingkung aq ning umah😆😆😉😉

      Hapus
    4. Seng gak gelem yo US..
      Beda laah Eagle JAV ama Sing..😂😂

      Hapus
    5. Hahaha.. iyoo laahh, kan nek isoo om @PS😄😄
      Tapii ayam ingkung tetep jadi kok, mengke malem taon baru tetep ngawe kok aq, hihihi🤗🤗😁😁🍗🍗🍖🍖

      Hapus
    6. Tulisan Tukang Ngitung ngajak berkelahi ya !!!!?

      Nggak semuanya disini orang jawa, SETAN 😤😤 😤!!!

      Hapus
    7. Woyy ! Boleh-boleh saja tuh bahasa daerah !!! Sama2 bahasa race Austronesia ! Ngerti dah kalau lu ikhlas !

      Hapus
    8. @Sam,

      Kadang artikel defense studies juga pakai bahasa Tagalog tuh.

      Kok elu marah2 ?

      Ngana jo marah, cak mano kitorang pu seueur basa, ngana marah kukutuak kau jadi kuciang...

      Xixixixi pakai bahasa daerah campur-campur (manado, palembang, sunda, bali, minang, dll).

      Bebas aja pakai bahasa daerah, yang penting banyak yang ngerti kecuali malon.

      Hapus
  2. they are trying to sound like hollywood..with real world illiteracy..with a bit of some form of mental retardation.

    BalasHapus
    Balasan
    1. Hihihihihih


      Orang gila datang.😅😅😅😅😅

      Sila nak timpukin

      😇

      Hapus
  3. im a filipino... a blue water navy? lol

    BalasHapus
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    1. To be fair, it says blue water capability. Most modern frigates and a few corvettes actually has that. Even some OPVs have blue water capabilities.

      Hapus
    2. Ic3 Zar due to misinformation and failure of the local media to distinguish important subjects

      Hapus
  4. Dont buy any Indons Made. Pure Plastic and poor quality.

    GARBAGE

    BalasHapus
    Balasan
    1. Halah...


      Konon ATM nak d downgrade jadi milisi???

      Ahahahahaha...tak de wang nak shoping ya jd milisi sj modal fentungan jd.

      Tarik mang...

      Hapus
    2. FACT...!!!

      Malays karna miskin dari PM sampe Rakyatnya hidup dengan MALING... PM najib Maling Rasuah ditangkap SPRM... Rakyatnya Maling Kayu ditangkap TNI...

      MALASSIAH TRULY MALING ASIAH....

      Hapus
  5. Their 10,000 Idiot Soldier cant even defeat 10 Papuan Army Soldier. That is how and why Indons Army are worst amongst ASEAN and Asia.

    BalasHapus
    Balasan
    1. Halah...


      Konon ATM nak d downgrade jadi milisi???

      Ahahahahaha...tak de wang nak shoping ya jd milisi sj modal fentungan jd.

      Tarik mang...

      Hapus
    2. FACT...!!!

      Malays karna miskin dari PM sampe Rakyatnya hidup dengan MALING... PM najib Maling Rasuah ditangkap SPRM... Rakyatnya Maling Kayu ditangkap TNI...

      MALASSIAH TRULY MALING ASIAH....

      Hapus
    3. Baru latihan askar beruk malaysial dah pingsan
      https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=oz3lIf_G3Ck

      Hanya dengan 2 kopaska malaysial pondan tercirit
      https://monitorriau.com/news/detail/690/mantap-dibentak-kopaska-tentara-laut-malaysia-kabur-dari-ambalat

      Kih kih kih

      Hapus
  6. Luar biasa philipina ini.. Blue water Navy kata dia?? bahkan korea dan jepang aja blom berani bilang mereka blue water navy capability.

    BalasHapus
    Balasan
    1. Namanya juga propajanda mas..😁
      Kek ikan kembung, biar musuh yg liat (baca) keder...


      (keder menahan tawa maksud'e)
      😂😂😂😂

      Hapus
    2. Sebagian besar asset Korsel dan Jepang punya blue water capability. Tetapi hanya Korsel yang punya cita-cita bikin blue water navy.

      Hapus
    3. iya bner bro.. asetnya sdh mendung k arah itu, tapi mereka korsel & jepun masih sadar blm Mampu full capability blue water navy.
      Jadi yaa anggep aj psy war dari pilipine sperti yg mas @PS sampaikan d atas.

      Hapus
    4. Yoi mas boy, tau kan kelakuan media mereka kek gimana.
      Bedanya di mereka : pakai english.. 😂😂.

      Hapus
  7. PHILIPINA LUAR BIASA shopping terus

    MALAYSIA LUAR BINASA puasa shoping

    kikikikikiki

    BalasHapus
  8. Puasa and kismin sampai 2055, salam asset Arsenal and training banyak yg mangkrak��

    BalasHapus
  9. yoo wes ben cita2ne dhuwur...aq mung mengestoni wae...

    BalasHapus
  10. ...Inyong mung iso Esem, jalaran TNI AU luwih demenan karo F-16 Falcon / Viper tinimbang karo F-15 Eagle













    ...Xixixixixixi :D

    BalasHapus
  11. Dubes RUSSIA berkata ; " Apapun yang Indonesia butuhkan Alutsista dari kami, akan kami berikan dengan KUALITAS yang sudah diakui Dunia "

    ...jadi kalau Indonesia mau Su-57 juga boleh donk tapi setelah kebutuhan Militer Russia terpenuhi...soal harga tentunya bisa DIATUR

    ...seumpamanya nich nanti di tahun 2030, TNI AU punya ;

    16 unit Su-57 / PAK FA

    32 unit Su-35 Flanker E

    16 unit Su-27/30 Flanker D

    48 unit IFX

    48 unit F-16 Falcon / Viper

    20 unit PesPur latih

    ...och BAHAGIAnya hati ini, kalau nanti di tahun 2045 mungkin Indonesia sudah punya Jet Tempur Gen 6














    ...Xixixixixixi :D

    BalasHapus
    Balasan
    1. ...jumlah Jet Tempur segitu mumpuni untuk dibagi ke Skadron Tempur ;

      - Jakarta / Bandung
      - Sabang
      - Medan
      - Batam
      - Bengkulu
      - Natuna
      - Pontianak
      - Tarakan
      - Makassar
      - Morotai
      - Biak
      - Merauke
      - Kupang
      - Magetan ( Jawa Timur )

      ...jadi dengan 14 Skadron Tempur itu wilayah Udara Indonesia bisa TERCOVER semua...karena jarak masing2 Skadron Tempur yang paling dekat jaraknya itu -+ 750 Km s/d -+ 1500 Km













      ...Xixixixixixi :D

      Hapus
  12. FACT...!!!

    Malays karna miskin dari PM sampe Rakyatnya hidup dengan MALING... PM najib Maling Rasuah ditangkap SPRM... Rakyatnya Maling Kayu ditangkap TNI...

    MALASSIAH TRULY MALING ASIAH....

    BalasHapus
  13. Beruk malon hanya bisa bermimpi dan merenung....kasihan

    BalasHapus
  14. Pinoy Frigate look better than Indon PKR (No CIWS)

    BalasHapus
  15. BRI KRISNAWAN 118301010050505

    Ini nomor rekening kami ya bos.. Ditunggu konfirmasinya Bos
    Terima kasih

    BalasHapus