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PH Navy's first 2 anti-submarine choppers to arrive in May

PH Navy's first 2 anti-submarine choppers to arrive in May
By Priam Nepomuceno February 1, 2019, 12:05 pm

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MANILA -- The Philippine Navy’s (PN) first two anti-submarine helicopters, the AgustaWestland AW-159 "Wildcat", are set to arrive in May.

"Anti-submarine helicopters are in the process of being acquired (and) additional info from the PN (said) they will arrive in May 2019," Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said in a message to the Philippine News Agency (PNA) when sought for an update on the aircraft Thursday night.

These aircraft, upon integration, will provide the PN the capability to detect, monitor and if necessary, engage surface and sub-surface threats.

Earlier reports said the two ASW helicopters are undergoing flight-tests in the United Kingdom.

Acquisition contract for the helicopters is worth PHP5.4 billion, including their munition, mission essential equipment, and integrated logistic support.

The AW-159, previously called the Future Lynx and Lynx Wildcat, is an improved version of the Westland Super Lynx military helicopter.

The helicopter has been ordered for the Royal Navy and British Army.

It is capable of speeds of 291 km. per hour, a range of 777 km., a ferry range of 963 km., and an endurance of one-and-a-half hours (four hours and 30 minutes if fitted with auxiliary fuel).

The AW-159 can also be armed with rockets, machine guns, missiles, torpedoes, and depth charges. (PNA)
 
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South Korea’s HHI To Build Two New Corvettes For The Philippine Navy​

South Korea's Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI), the world’s largest shipbuilder, announced today it won an order to build 3,200 ton class Corvette for the Philippine Department of National Defense (DND).​

(Hyundai Heavy Industries press release)


HHI agreed to construct and deliver two corvettes for the Philippines according to the requirement of the Philippines by year 2026. This is not the first time that HHI signed contract with the Philippines. For the previous Frigate Acquisition Project in 2016, DND has selected HHI as the contractor. By concluding the contract, HHI showed competitiveness of shipbuilding technology in the field of warships and contributed to defense-industrial cooperation between Republic of Korea and the Philippines.


Considering the covid-19 situation, the contract signing ceremony has been held online. Delegations from Department of National Defense and Navy of the Philippines and Representatives from Hyundai Heavy Industries has participated in the meeting. The ceremony was virtually attended by Philippine Ambassador to South Korea H.E. MARIA THERESA B. DIZON-DE VEGA. HHI has closely worked with the Philippine Department of National Defense since Memorandum of Understanding regarding the implementation of the Corvette Acquisition Project (CAP) signed between HHI and DND since 2019. HHI was selected as a preferred bidder in October 2021.


In particular, the Corvette is a multi-purpose surface combatant with its displacement of 3,200 ton, length of 116m and breadth of 14.8m. Maximum speed is 25 knots and cruising speed is 15 knot with range of 4,500nm. The Corvette have sixteen cell of vertical launching system, eight anti-ship missile launchers, 35mm close-in weapon system, a 76mm main gun, Two three-tube torpedo launchers and Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar. By reflecting the experience of building the frigates recently delivered to the Philippines to the construction of this corvette, HHI is planning to maintain trust in quality and performance of the combatants.


Mr. Sanghoon Nam of COO of Naval and Special Ship business unit of HHI said:
“I feel proud of the Republic of the Philippines and the Republic of Korea Defense industry cooperation getting stronger day by day, and HHI will continue to cooperate as a reliable partner in the Armed Forces of the Philippine Modernization program.”


Since constructing and delivering the first Korean-built frigate ROKS Ulsan in 1980, HHI has solidified its position as a leading naval shipbuilder in Korea by delivering a variety of naval ships including Aegis destroyers, multipurpose frigates, submarines, and patrol/salvage ships.

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Naval News comments:
The two in-service BRP Jose Rizal-class frigates are based on the “HDF 2600” Frigate design (107m, 2600t) by HHI while the new corvettes are based on the larger and heavier “HDC 3100” design (115m, 3100t). According to our information, the new corvettes are likely to be fitted with VL Mica surface-to-air missiles by MBDA and C Star anti-ship missiles by LIG Nex1.


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South Korea's HHI to Build Two New Corvettes for the Philippine Navy - Naval News

South Korea's Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI), the world’s largest shipbuilder, announced today it won an order to build 3,200 ton class Corvette for the Philippine Department of National Defense (DND).
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Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, March 8) — France is ready to extend assistance to the Philippines in modernizing its armed forces, including the possibility of supplying assets for a Philippine "submarine force."

In a press briefing, Rear Admiral Jean Mathieu-Rey, Joint Commander of the French Armed Forces in the Asia-Pacific, said France is a good partner for the Philippines should it decide to pursue buying submarines.

"We are working with our partners with the Philippines on these kinds of assets. France has a long-time tradition of building submarines. We have started our submarine patrol since 1973," Rey said.

"We are good partners who can help in establishing a submarine force," he added.

Rey, however, clarified that no official deal has been reached so far.

The French official added that a "submarine force" would be beneficial for Manila when "confronted by competitors."

Command patrols in West Philippine Sea​

To further secure freedom of navigation in the West Philippine Sea, Rey said they are ready to hold command or joint patrols with their Philippine counterparts.

However, he noted there's no agreement yet on when, where, or how the patrols will be conducted.

"We are here to propose command patrol in the area. For example, patrolling in the exclusive economic zone of the Philippines," he said.

President Rodrigo Duterte has a standing order that bans joint maritime patrols in the West Philippine Sea.

Rey is in Manila from March 8 to 11 to meet with Philippine defense and military officials, and explore cooperation between the French and Philippine militaries.

The French Surveillance Frigate Vendémiaire (F734) will also be docked in Manila during the same period.

France said the port call of the French Frigate is one way of ensuring stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
www.cnnphilippines.com

France in talks with PH for submarine deal, joint patrols in West PH Sea

France is ready to extend assistance to the Philippines in modernizing its armed forces, including the possibility of supplying assets for a Philippine
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