Philippine Army now buying Guided 120 mm Mortar Rounds and 105 mm Ammo for its Vehicles

 

February 25, 2022: The Philippine Army (PA) is now acquiring thru the Bidding Process 120 mm caliber Guided Mortar Rounds for its M125 Tracked Cardom Mortar Carriers, and 105 mm caliber High Explosive-Tracer (HE-T) Ammunition for its Sabrah Vehicles

Philippine Army Modernization Updates – Mar. 2, 2021

The Sabrah Light Tank in both its Tracked and Wheeled Versions, Photos by Elbit Systems Ltd

Just some updates on the Modernization of the Philippine Army (PA) from the Philippine Strategic Forum Website:

- All 44 units 12.7 mm cal. Remote Control Weapons Station (RCWS) and 5 units 81 mm cal. Mounted Mortar System (MMS) were delivered in December 2019

Phl Army Horizon 1 and 2 Modernization Lists

Screenshot of an Illustration from the Article, "A Glimpse of the Philippine Army Modernization Projects" from the Army Compass Publication

The Philippine Army (PA) released their official list of Modernization Projects on their 1st Quarter 2020 Edition of the Army Compass, the Official PA Quarterly Publication in an Article titled, “A Glimpse of the Philippine Army Modernization Projects”.

Included in the Article are the two-page Illustration above, and the Lists and Pictures as shown below. 

AFP approved Phl Army Land Based and Air Defense Missile Projects

Screenshot of the Article, "Army Modernization: A Counter to the Next Phase of Conflict" from the Army Compass Publication

An Article titled, “Army Modernization: A Counter to the Next Phase of Conflict” on the 4th Quarter 2020 Edition of the Army Compass (the Official Philippine Army Quarterly Publication), said that the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ (AFP) Senior Leaders had already approved two Projects for the Philippine Army (PA) which are described as “Game Changer Projects”.

These are the Land Based Missile System (LBMS) and the Medium Range Air Defense System (MRADS) Projects. The Article though did not provide additional Details like which Systems the PA is looking at for these Projects. 

Philippine Army considering use of MD-500 and UH-1H Helicopters from South Korea

There is a Report from South Korea that the Philippine Army (PA) is considering the use of MD-500 Defender and UH-1H Huey Helicopters that South Korea has retired. These will likely be refurbished before use, just like the used AH-1 Cobra Helicopters that Jordan donated to the Philippine Air Force (PAF). 

The Author of the Article though says that this is currently under review and not final yet. I am posting below the English Translation of the Article by Google Translate:

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Philippine Army is considering the introduction of used Helicopters in Korea

Philippine Army set to receive 4 UH-60 Black Hawk and 4 AH-1 Cobra Helicopters from the US - Sen. Tolentino

During a Hearing of the Commission on Appointments (CA), Senator Francis Tolentino said that the Philippine Army’s (PA) Aviation Regiment is set to receive 4 UH-60 Black Hawk and 4 AH-1 Cobra Helicopters from the United States (US). 

It was reported in the Press early this Year in February 2020 that the US was offering the second hand Units of the Black Hawk and Cobra Helicopters to the PA, and it seems that the PA has now accepted them. 

The aircraft will be provided for free, but the Philippines still needs to spend for the Repairs, Shipment, Armaments and Avionics of the Aircraft.

SOURCES: 

* Tolentino: Army Aviation Regiment isama sa Rescue, Relief Ops {Archived Link}

* US offering a Dozen Second-hand Aircraft to the Philippine Army {Archived Link}

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Philippine Army displayed Replicas of Assets it intends to procure soon

The Philippine Army (PA) displayed Replicas of the assets they intend to acquire in the very near future, which includes a Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS), Land Based Anti-Ship Missile System (LBAShMS) and a vehicle mounted Man-Portable Air Defense System (MANPADS).

As per previous news reports, the PA is acquiring the K136 Kooryong from South Korea for its MLRS while they are interested in India's PJ-10 BrahMos for their LBAShMS.

SOURCE: King of Battle Official Facebook Page Post, 06/20/20 - 1200H

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DPWH implementing Php 273 million worth of Projects in Fort Magsaysay

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is implementing Php 273 million worth of projects inside the Fort Magsaysay Military Reservation (FMMR) of the Philippine Army (PA) in Palayan City, Nueva Ecija. These projects include:

* Php 65 million Hangar for the Philippine Army Aviation Regiment (PAAR)

* Php 42 million Headquarters Building for the 7th Infantry Division (ID)

* Php 40 million Transient Facility for the Light Reaction Regiment (LRR)

* Php 20 million Barracks for the Special Forces Regiment (Airborne)

* Php 20 million two-story Administration Building for the SFR (Airborne)

* Php 85 million for the Concretization of the 7.261 km Road from the LRR/SFR (Airborne) Camps to the Molave Complex

SOURCE: DPWH to implement P273-M convergence Projects at Fort Magsaysay

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The US is offering secondhand Aircraft to the Philippine Army

The United States (US) is reportedly offering a number of secondhand fixed and rotary winged aircraft to the Philippine Army (PA) as part of its Excess Defense Articles (EDA) program.

These aircraft are broken down as follows:
- 4 UH-60 Black Hawk Combat Utility Helicopters
- 4 AH-1 Cobra Attack Helicopters
- 5 C-12 Huron Transport aircraft

Some PA Personnel will go to the US next month (March 2020) to inspect these aircraft, and another batch will follow in April 2020 to further inspect the aircraft. The aircraft will be provided for free but the Philippines needs to spend for Repairs, Shipment, Armaments and Avionics.

A C-12 aircraft will reportedly be transferred to the Philippine Navy (PN).

Quite a coincidence though that we suddenly have all these talk of what the US is giving us just when President Rodrigo Duterte is about to terminate the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA). Some Politicians have already spoken out that termination of the VFA will make it harder for the US to justify giving more EDA like these to the Philippines.

SOURCE: US offering a Dozen Second-hand Aircraft to the Philippine Army {Archived Link}

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MANPADS for the PA, SPH Battery Activated

The Philippine Army (PA) reportedly says that it is acquiring Man Portable Air Defense Systems (MANPADS) for its 2nd Air Defense Artillery Battery.

Also reportedly said that Self Propelled Howitzers (SPH) will be used on the recently activated 2nd Field Artillery Battery.

Local and Foreign Trainings have for both units also have started.

SOURCE: Philippine Army to acquire MANPADS, Self-Propelled Howitzers

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