Newly-commissioned FAIC-M Deployed in Western Mindanao

13 Desember 2022

BRP Nestor Acero FAIC-M (photos : PN)

Bagong Calarian, Zamboanga City - Naval Forces Western Mindanao welcomed the Philippine Navy's newly-commissioned BRP Nestor Acero (PG901) being deployed in the Western Mindanao Command Area of Responsibility.

Captain Dwight Steven M Dulnoan PN(GSC) the Acting Commander NFWM rendered an Arrival Ceremony for PG901 and its crew at Ensign Majini Pier, Naval Station Romulo Espaldon on December 08, 2022.

PG901, one of the two Acero-Class Patrol Gunboats of the Philippine Navy, the recent addition to its fleet of modern fast vessels, are brand new missile-capable Shaldag Mk. V Fast Attack Interdiction Craft Missile (FAIC-M).

These 32-meter, high-speed vessels are equipped with quick intercept ability, remote stabilized weapons, and short-range missiles that are capable to deliver precision strikes against larger hostiles and high-value targets on land or sea.

The first two vessels of the Acero-class Patrol Gunboat are named after both Philippine Marine Corps heroes and Medal for Valor recipients, the late Private First Class Nestor F. Acero, and the late First Lieutenant Lolinato G. To-ong.

The activity was conducted following existing health protocols on the new normal.

(Philippine Navy)