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Ex BRP Quezon PS-70 (photo: PN)MANILA – The Japanese Type 88 surface-to-ship missile system, fired for the first time in a Balikatan exercise, sank the decommissioned patrol corvette, former BRP Quezon (PS-70), during the maritime strike (MARSTRIKE) drills conducted off Ilocos Norte Wednesday.
In an interview with reporters, Philippine Balikatan spokesperson Marine Col. Dennis Hernandez said the MARSTRIKE drills that took place off the Paoay Sand Dunes started around 10 a.m.
Firing of the Japanese Type 88 surface-to-ship missile system (photos: Stars and Stripes, JSDF, DND)
Initially, a U.S. "Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System,” which has a range of around 70 kilometers, was fired as a "probing" round and used to determine the location of the target ship around 10:15 a.m.
After this, Hernandez said a "constructive simulation" was conducted where the U.S. NMESIS anti-ship missile system and the Philippine Navy's C-Star sea-skimming surface-to-surface anti-ship cruise missile was fired via computer.
After this, Japan's Type 88 surface-to-ship missile system fired two rounds around 10:30 a.m. and hit the hull of the target squarely. The Japanese weapon has a range of 180 kilometers and a warhead weight of 225 kilograms.
Incidentally, this is Japan's first time to participate in Balikatan live-fire drills.
Two Type-88 surface-to-ship missiles hit ex BRP Quezon PS-70 (photo ssv: USMC)
Hernandez said that another live-fire drill will be conducted Thursday to provide military aircraft and other participants an opportunity to fire their munitions at a stand-by target vessel.
(PNA)
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Bell 505 Jet Ranger X helicopter (photo: Chris Lofting)
The U.S. Department of State has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of the Philippines of Bell 505 Jet Ranger X Helicopters and related equipment. The estimated total cost is $150 million.
The Government of the Philippines has requested to buy Bell 505 Jet Ranger X Helicopters; spare parts including main rotor blades; tail rotor blades; full length trainer shoes; pilot training for twenty-two (22) pilots including ground and flight training, left seat orientation, and Instrument Meteorological Conditions and Helicopter Upset Recovery; maintenance training for six (6) students including Bell 505 Maintenance Officer Course; field maintenance, integrated avionics, component maintenance, and Safran engine maintenance training for twenty-two (22) students. This proposed acquisition also includes Bell 505 Veris flight simulators; an Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) package for five (5) years, and operator and maintenance training for six (6) students; Field Support Representative and Logistics Support Representative for one (1) year; ILS, tools, and ground support equipment for two (2) operating bases supporting twenty-two (22) aircraft operating two hundred (200) hours per year for a duration of five (5) years; subscriptions including electronic online; technical publications for twenty (20) years; Garmin subscription for five (5) years; Program Management Reviews for three (3) years hosted once annually; delivery and reassembly of the Bell 505 Jet Ranger X Helicopters; and other related elements of logistics and program support.
This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security of the United States by helping to improve the security of a treaty Ally that continues to be an important partner for political stability, peace, and economic progress in the Southeast Asia.
The proposed sale will improve the Philippines’ capability to meet current and future threats by addressing aircraft competency gaps in operating rotary wing aircraft as part of an upgraded Bell 505 Jet Ranger X Helicopter modern aircraft equipped with advanced system and thereby enhancing comprehensive training. This enhanced capability will facilitate the smooth transition for pilots to more complex rotary aircraft within the Armed Forces Philippines, and it is a cost-effective solution for developing rotary wing pilots.






























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