M60 Machine Gun Pod and other Self Reliance Projects of the 15th Strike Wing

The 15th Strike Wing of the Philippine Air Force (PAF) featured an M60 Machine Gun Pod for use on their SF-260TP Warrior Combat aircraft as one of their Self Reliant Defense Posture (SRDP) Program on their 2018 Anniversary Edition of their “The Trojan’s Voice” publication.

The M60 Machine Gun fires the 7.62 x 51 mm ammunition at around 10 rounds per second (rps), and the SF-260TP carries 2 of these at a time for a combined rate of fire of 20 rps. It wasn’t noted though how many rounds the pod can carry.

Other SRDP Projects listed were:

* A Trigger Guard for the Weapons Release Trigger on the Joystick of the SF-260TP to prevent its accidental activation;

* A Mobile Stand to allow easier and safer Installation or Removal of the Forward Looking Infra-Red (FLIR) Ball on the AW-109AH Nighthawk Helicopters;

* A Cockpit Mockup for the OV-10 Bronco to allow Student Pilots to familiarize and memorize the layout of its Cockpit without necessarily sitting on the Cockpit itself.

SOURCE: 2018 Anniversary Edition - The Trojan's Voice

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Bamboo and Steel Armor locally developed by the DOST

Here is an interesting Self-Reliant Defense Posture (SRDP) Project by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), a Bullet Resistant Vest consisting of woven Bamboo Mats and Stainless Steel Plates.

The vest though only seems to be effective against Pistol Ammunition for now, but it may be able to stop higher caliber ammo if paired with Ceramic Armor like most Body Armor right now. It is is reportedly 700% cheaper than an imported Body Armor with equivalent rating.

The big question now is who will mass produce it, and will the other government agencies buy it? One way to do this could be to release the Patent and all the Research Data to all local companies that might be interested out there.

That way one or a number of local companies may end up investing money to mass produce it. They will still need buyers, though, so the local government agencies could be encouraged to take a look at this first in some way before considering imported brands for their needs.

SOURCE: Woven Bamboo, Steel Plate for Bullet Vest

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