This is a list of equipment used by the Philippine Army, the branch of the Armed Forces of the Philippines that specializes in ground warfare. The service has made use of its existing equipment to fulfill its mandate while modernization projects are underway. Republic Act No. 7898 declares the policy of the State to modernize the military to a level where it can effectively and fully perform its constitutional mandate to uphold the sovereignty and preserve the patrimony of the republic. The law, as amended, has set conditions that should be satisfied when the defense department procures major equipment and weapon systems for the army.
Former Belgian Land Component M113A1B upgraded to M113A2+ standard, integrated by Elbit Systems with turret and 76mm L23A1 gun from decommissioned FV101 Scorpion CVR(T). There are also a few M113A1 armed with the 76mm L23A1 gun and turret, but was done in-house by the Philippine Army.
First 15 M113A1 acquired in 1967, 20 in 1976, 25 in 1978, 20 in 1980 then 48 in 2006, around 150 unit remain in service. 114 former US Army standard M113A2 APCs received in 2015 from US Excess Defense Articles program, all commissioned in January 2016. 6 Former Belgian Land Component M113A1B upgraded M113A2+ standard supplied by Elbit Systems (Israel) as APCs with 12.7mm ORCWS as part of larger contract. 44 of the M113A2 were upgraded and installed with Elbit 12.7mm ORCWS, while 5 M113A2 were converted to M125A2 Armoured Mortar Carriers with Soltam Cardom 81mm Mortar. 15 more M125A2 Armored Mortar Carriers with Soltam Cardom 120mm mortars were ordered in February 2019 from Elbit Systems and were delivered in December 2021.[13]
Elbit Systems won the Wheeled Armored Personnel Carrier Acquisition Project of the Philippine Army and is set to deliver 28 units of the Guarani 6x6 APC.[14][15]
150 units delivered between 1993 and 1997. Out of the total, 142 units were assembled in the Philippines.[16] Different variants include some IFV versions armed with 25mm Bushmaster cannon, 17 armored ambulances, and a command vehicle.[9]
Total 155 delivered, some with Marine Corps. Others in service with the Light Armor Division.[17] Delivery starting 1975. Some stretched V-150S variants.[9]
Up-armored variants, with some M1025P1s provided in the mid-2000s, and 25 M1114 provided in 2013 shared between the Philippine Army and PNP-SAF.[9] Assigned with the Armor Division and Special Operations Command. More up-armored variants were requested from US Excess Defense Articles and are expected in the near future. Mostly equipped with M2 Browning MG or M134D Miniguns.
Donated by Kia Motors for evaluation for future Light Tactical Vehicle requirement.[19][20] Currently used for convoy escort duties. 1 transferred to the Philippine Marine Corps
2 prototypes were put to service, with the Mk. 2 vehicle spotted recently in service with the 8th Infantry division[21] The sole Mk.3 prototype is in service with the Philippine National Police.
ASCOD 2 is fitted for the repair and recovery of other armored vehicles, similar to the British Army's Apollo vehicle. Included in contract with Elbit Systems for Sabrah light tank system.[4][22]
6 AIFV ARVs based on YPR-806 were received from the US in 1979. 4 units of upgraded YPR-806 from Belgian Army stocks were acquired from Israel in 2015. An ACV-300 ARV was acquired from Turkey in 2004.[23]
Truck-based scissor-type bridge with 15m length and 50-tonne capacity, donated by China as part of military assistance program in 2022. At least 3 units is confirmed by photo.[29]
License-copy of the Thales Australia High Speed Engineering Vehicle (HSEV). At least 2 up-armored units were donated by the Chinese Government in 2022.
They were acquired under the Mounted Mine Detector Acquisition Project of the Philippine Army. Two vehicles were delivered in March 2022, and another 2 vehicles delivered in September 2022.[33][34]
Two sets of Dry Support Bridges, complete with the transport trucks, handling systems and all other accessories plus the Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) are part of the deal, which is estimated to be worth Php1.25 billion.[35][36] The PA variant will be using the RMMV HX45M 10x10 truck as platform.[37]
Provided by the US as AID in the late 1980s, divided into several variants and series, M998 & M1038(troop/cargo carrier), and M1025 weapons carriers, and are divided to all AFP service branches and the Philippine National Police-Special Action Force.[40] Mostly equipped with M2 Browning MG, while some are equipped with Recoilless rifles, and Miniguns.
23 units delivered to AFP in November 2011, PMC received 4 units. 23 M1152 formally handed to the Army in January 2015, 7 more arrived in February 2015.[41]
651 units of KM-450 trucks were purchased by AFP in 2007 (603 for Army, the rest shared by General Headquarters and Philippine Air Force), and 137 units in December 2010.[44][45] 190 more were delivered in 2013. 60 units of KM-451 were purchased by AFP in 2012, of which 48 went to the Army. An additional 219 units of KM-450 were received last January 2016, with another batch of several hundred more arriving in a few months.[46] Another 60 units of KM-451 were ordered by the Army in 2015.[47] A few were converted to Tactical Assault Ladder vehicles.[38] 1595 in service total, as of September 2016. Other variants include armed troop transport with armored rear cabin and 7.62mm machine gun mount, command and signals vehicles, CBRN vehicles, parade vehicles, and assault vehicles for special operations forces.
In service since 2011, 250 units were initially delivered.[50] 190 units more KM-250 cargo trucks and 10km-250 wreckers were delivered as of 2018.[51] 200 additional KM-250 Cargo units were delivered in 2020. Another 21 Units Arrive In January 2022.
Divided into several variants and series, in service with the PA since the early 1960s. Hundreds of assorted units in A2 and A3 series were delivered between 2000 and 2013, including 90 units delivered in June 2011.[52] More being acquired from US EDA stocks to increase inventory and replace older variants
3 units, all in Field Ambulance configuration, were delivered in July 2021, and acquired through public tender under the Trucks Field Ambulance Acquisition Project in 2020.[42][53][43]
Donated by the Russian government to the Philippine government in October 2017.[57] At least 1 confirmed to have been converted to a mobile medical surgery truck.
Armored version used as platform for ATMOS wheeled 155mm self-propelled howitzer, while standard versions used as ammunition carrier and support vehicles.
Acquired in 1996.[58] M916A1 tractor head for flat-bed tank transporters. A few M916A1 were modified to wrecker configuration. All are operated by the Mechanized Infantry Division.[59]
Used on paved areas due to lacking all wheel drive. Mostly used as troop carriers or cargo trucks, but there are several units used as Tactical Assault Ladder platforms,[38] as well as Signals / Communications trucks.
Only used for paved road cargo and troop transport duties, used mostly with urban units like the AFP Joint Task Force-National Capital Region and Civil-Military Operations units.
Hilux AN120-AN130 models are used as field staff vehicles by all Army battalions and Special Operations Command units. Older N140-N170 variants are seen used by Military Police and other support units. 225 additional units were delivered in 2021. This is in addition to more than 250 units delivered to the Philippine Army since 2018.[61]
Used as field staff vehicles by Army battalions, also used by Military Police with at least 8 units are with the 11th Infantry Division,[62][56] and other support units.
Philippine Army confirmed the use of M60CMA mortars during the 125th founding anniversary on 23 March 2022, used by First Special Forces Regiment.[71]Confirmed by the Philippine Army during the ADAS 2022 defense expo in April 2022,[72] to replace M-75 60mm mortars.
Several hundred units were produced as part of the AFP Self-Reliance Defense Posture Program starting 1977.[74] Being replaced by M224 and M60 mortars.
Based on the Yugoslavian M69 82mm mortar. M69A introduced in the 1990s as part of US military assistance, re-chambered from original 82mm. The M69B purpose-built 81mm mortar introduced in 2012.
Total 150 delivered, some with Marine Corps. Delivered in 1957–1958.[9] 12 units upgraded to M101/30 in 1997 by GIAT Industries, replacing the old barrel with ones similar to those used on the GIAT LG1 Mk.II howitzer.
14 delivered in 1983,[9] at least 2 now out of service and are museum pieces. Another 6 units were delivered in July 2017 as part of the Revised AFP Modernization Program Horizon 1 phase.[80]
t/n 203 donated by Manny V. Pangilinan, to be used to prepare for larger helicopters.[89] t/n 224 donated by Dornier Technologies in October 2022. t/n 222 and 223 are also donated by still unidentified groups.[90]
The first drone is known as Raptor and the second drone is known as Knight Falcon while a third drone is still being made.[93][94] The Raptor is smaller and has less endurance than the Knight Falcon. Only a few limited units were tested and produced, however, planned additional units were cancelled due to an alleged corruption scandal involving AFP generals involved in the project.
Classified as Tier I UAV under US/Philippine Army designation. For use on jungle and urban operations, for use on Battalion and Company-level units. Each system has 2 UAVs and a man-portable ground control system.[92]
Used by Special Forces Regiment.[98] Made with fibreglass by Stoneworks Specialist International, delivered starting 2020. Around 8 meters long, armed with either a 7.62mm general purpose machine gun or automatic grenade launcher. Planned total of 52 units.[99]
Used by Special Forces Regiment.[100] Made with fibreglass by Filipinas Fabricators - Colorado Shipyards, delivered starting 2009. Around 9 meters long, armed with either a 50-caliber or 7.62mm machine gun.
12 units acquired under Project Condor,[101] 13 units under Project Condor-2,[102] and 10 units under Project Condor-3.[103] 23 feet long and has a maximum speed of 39 knots, and can carry 2 crewmembers and 6 fully armed troops.
Used by Special Forces Regiment. 1 unit under Project Condor,[101] 3 units under Project Condor-2,[102] and 3 units under Project Condor-3.[103] Can carry 55 men or mixed with provisions & supplies. 55-feet long with a maximum speed of 24 knots.
Used by Special Operations Command 4th Special Forces Battalion. At least 15 meters long, armed with 12.7mm machine guns. Used for patrol and ferrying troops.
Standard issue sidearm, mostly issued to officers. Majority are former EDA US Army stocks made by Colt, Springfield Armory, and Remington. Being replaced by TAC Ultra FS HC and Glock 17 Gen 4 as standard sidearm of the Philippine Army.
3,000 acquired by Armed Forces of the Philippines in 2017, for issue to all service branches. Majority went to the Philippine Army.[104][105] AFP ordered 60,000 units under AFP 0.45 caliber Hammer Fired Pistol acquisition project, majority expected to go to the Philippine Army.[106]
Contract awarded to Glock Asia Pacific in September 2017 to supply 74,861 units to the entire AFP, majority expected to go to the Army. 1st delivery expected by March–April 2018.[107][104]
The new standard issue rifle. 50,629 brand new units were initially ordered, 44,186 are for the Philippine Army and 6,443 are for the Philippine Marine Corps.[108] Eventually, due to savings, another 12,657 R4A3 rifles were procured bringing the total to 56,843 rifles.[109] Another 10,965 units R4A3 ordered in 2014-2015 as part of Second Residual purchase.
M16A1 carbine model license produced by Elisco Tool (Elitool) Philippines, designated 'M653P'. Used by secondary units, armored vehicle crew, Military Police, and Base Security units.
Gradually being replaced by the Remington R4A3 in front line service. Standard issue for reservists and CAFGU units. More than 200,000 units acquired from US sources or manufactured locally by Elitool.
Refurbished and upgraded M16A1 rifles refurbished by the Government Arsenal with new old stock spare parts and newly sourced parts. 20" barrels spares with corroded bores cut down to 16" and installed in "dissipator" configuration (shortened barrel with full-length gas system). 16" mid-length carbine configuration uses newly sourced 16" Daniel Defense barrel with mid-length gas system.
Philippine Army confirmed use of AR-M52F assault rifle from Bulgaria during 125th founding anniversary on 23 March 2022. Reportedly used by First Special Forces Regiment,[114] and the 103rd Infantry Battalion.
In service as standard battle rifle and training rifle. Some units refurbished and upgraded into Designated Marksman Rifle (DMR) or Enhanced Battle Rifle (EBR) standard.[116]
Used in limited numbers. Refurbished and upgraded M14 rifle by Government Arsenal, very similar to the Springfield Armory M1A SOCOM 16 rifle. Uses a 16" barrel specified for Special Operations Command units' requirement, as compared to standard M14 which uses the original 22" barrel, and EBR which uses an 18" barrel.
Built by Government Arsenal upon request by Special Operations Command units. Similar in concept as the US Mk 12 Special Purpose Rifle, but uses a 16" barrel with 1:7 twist specifically requested for Special Operations Command units.[116] It features a Bipod and a Trijicon 4 x 32mm RCO Chevron Reticle Scope. 40 units delivered as of 2015, for use by Scout Rangers and Special Operations Command.[116]
832 units were ordered from SIG Sauer as part of the Designated Marksman Rifle acquisition project under the Horizon 1 phase project.[117][118] Expected to be the new standard designated marksman rifle / battle rifle of the Philippine Army to replace the M14.
Standard issue marksman rifle, modified with scopes to increase effective range compared to standard M14. Different from the M21 sniper rifle. Will undergo refurbishing and upgrade into standard GA Designated Marksman Rifle (DMR) or Enhanced Battle Rifle (EMR) standard.[116] The Army also received at least hundreds of upgraded M14 rifles donated from Jordan.[120] To be replaced in designated marksman rifle role by SIG Sauer SIG 716.
Standard issue sniper rifle for regular infantry units. Being refurbished by Government Arsenal, while replacing key parts including installing new optics.[116]
Attached to M4/M4A1 (M203A1) and M16A1 (M203). Additional 740 more units were delivered in March 2011.[52] 2,200 units of LMT-made grenade launchers ordered through US FMS in 2016, of which 425 were delivered in February 2017,[132] 1,100 units delivered in May 2018, and another 675 units delivered before end of 2017.
250 ATGL-L2 made by Bulgaria's Arsenal JSCo were delivered starting in 2017 to replace some of the M18 and M67 recoilless rifles in service.[134] 744 units of RPG 7 bought from Russia .[134] 30 units donated by China as military aid.[134]
186 units in service,[138] used in direct fire support role by infantry units. To be phased out in favor of RPG-7. Many are being mounted on KM-450 light trucks for fire support requirements.
The Philippine Government received $18 million worth of weapon systems from the United States Government, Total of 100 tube launched optically guided wireless BGM-71 TOW2A Missiles; 12 Improved target acquisition system and support equipment.[139]
First battlefield management system for use by the Philippine Army's 30 upcoming light tanks, command and recovery vehicles, and 28 new armoured personnel carriers ordered in 2020, for delivery by 2021–2022.[140]
First computer-based fire control and command system used by the Philippine Army, installed with the M-71 155mm towed howitzers, ATMOS 155mm self-propelled howitzers, M113A2 Armored Mortar Carriers, and 24 upgraded M113A2+ FSVs, IFVs, and APCs delivered by Elbit Systems.[141]
MTCR-7200MP is the wideband VHF/UHF Base and Mobile Ad-Hoc Network (MANET) Base & Vehicle-mounted Radio variant, while the MTCR-7200HH is the handheld variant. Base radios acquired under Philippine Army C4ISTAR Project under Horizon 2 phase, ordered by the Philippine Army in September 2020. Upcoming ASCOD 2 and Guarani armored vehicles, ATMOS self-propelled howitzers, and M113A2 120mm armored mortar carriers will also be equipped with the vehicle-mounted variant. Expected to be the future standard combat radio system of strategic land units.
Wideband HF/VHF Base and Vehicle-mounted Radio, including a vehicle internal intercom system. Ordered in 2014 and introduced in 2016, with 263 units for base and vehicle deployment delivered as part of a deal worth $18 million.[142] Another 60 units were ordered in 2017. Installed on command and armored vehicles of the MID.[143] The RF-7800V-MP Wideband HF/VHF Manpack Radio was introduced in 2014 with 272 units delivered, plus 248 units delivered in 2015 as part of a deal worth $18 million.[142] Another 150 units ordered in 2017 under US Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program as part of the Horizon 1 phase. The RF-7800V-HH was introduced in 2015 with 1,376 units delivered as part of a deal worth $18 million.[142][143] Another 3,185 units acquired under 2nd List of Horizon 1 phase.
The RF-5800H Wideband HF Base Radio was first introduced in 2008. The RF-5800H-MP is a standard High Frequency manpack radio of the Philippine Army, with 325 units introduced in 2004. Another 234 units received in 2005, and 2,019 additional units were delivered in 2008.[144][145] More received in 2011,[45] The RF-5800V-HH is a handheld VHF radio, with 1,956 units introduced in 2005 and another 4,501 units delivered in 2008.[144][145]
UHF base and handheld digital radios, using P25 technology optimized for public safety. The APX 6500 series include base/vehicle and handheld radios. The SRX 2200 is a military handheld variant for use as intra-squad radio, with more than 5,000 units scheduled for delivery under the Philippine Army's C4ISTAR - Hand Held Radio Project under Horizon 2 phase of RAFPMP.
Several units provided by US government, or procured in small numbers. 2,351 units received in 2010, delivered by Nightline Inc.[150] Several thousand more units ordered, or being tendered by the Philippine Army in 2018 up to 2021 as part of their annual procurement programs.
4,464 initially ordered from Aselsan A.S under the Night Fighting System project,[151] matched together with the Aselsan A100 Monocular NV Device. 2,808 units more ordered using balance of budget for the project.
The Philippine Army has embarked on a 3-phase modernization program starting from 2013 to 2028 under the Revised AFP Modernization Program (RAFPMP) covered by Republic Act 10349, while still completing a previous modernization program spanning from 1995 to 2012 under the AFP Modernization Program (AFPMP) covered by Republic Act 7898.[154] Several new acquisitions found in the current inventory were acquired under the AFP Modernization Program, as the Army projects under the RAFPMP are yet to be implemented as of September 2015.
Infantry and Crew-served Weapons
In line with the Philippine Army's requirement to acquire additional rifles to meet its growing needs, the branch of service conducted the acquisition of additional 2,702 new rifles in 5.56x45mm NATO caliber under the Assault Rifle M4/AR15 Platform Acquisition Project in which deliveries started in October 2019 and would end in February 2020.
The Government Arsenal is being tapped to refurbish or rebuild a majority of the Army's M16A1 rifles, and prototypes were already made to convert them to several variants.[116][155]
Aside from the M16A1, the Government Arsenal will also be refurbishing or rebuilding the existing M14 battle rifles of the AFP, into either the M14 SOCOM 16 battle rifle similar to the Springfield Armory M1A SOCOM 16 rifle, the M14 Designated Marksman Rifle (DMR) which similar to the US Marine Corps' Designated Marksman Rifle; and to the Enhanced Battle Rifle (EBR) which is similar to the US Navy's Mk 14 Enhanced Battle Rifle.[116]
GA's Designated Marksman Rifle/Special Purpose Rifle (DMR/SPR) with an 18" barrel and optics
GA's Squad Designated Marksman Rifle (SDMR) for SOCOM units, with a 16" barrel and optics.
GA's Musang Personal Defense Weapon (PDW) with a 10" barrel chambered to fire the 7.62×37mm Musang round developed by GA.
GA's SOCOM 16 rifle, an upgraded M14 using a 16" barrel for SOCOM units.
M16A1s refurbished and upgraded by Government Arsenal.
Light Tanks
To provide a starting point for the Philippine Army's goal of re-establishing its lost armored / tank capabilities, the Armor Division has proposed the acquisition of Light or Medium Tanks to enable them to re-learn the operation and use of tanks in different combat situations. They originally requested 144 Light Tanks for the Horizon 2 phase of AFP Modernization.[22]
Elbit Systems won the Light Tank Acquisition Project, with the Notice of Award (NOA) issued by the Department of National Defense in September 2020. The Army will receive Sabrah Light Tanks consisting of 18 tracked version and 10 wheeled version. These will be armed with a new 105mm gun developed by Elbit in partnership with Denel Land Systems.[6] Also included in the package is 1 tracked armored command vehicle and 1 tracked armored recovery vehicle.[22]
The Philippine Army is also studying an offer from the Japanese Ministry of Defense for the possible donation of the Type 74main battle tank.[156] Negotiations for similar developments are currently ongoing, yet little is known within the planned offer.[157]
APC Acquisition and Upgrade Program
The Philippine Army has been considering the upgrade of several dozens of Simba and V-1504x4 armored vehicles. However, due to budget difficulties, it has to choose which projects to prioritize. To improve the mobility of the Armor Division, as well as introduce a new model to complement and eventually replace ageing assets, the Philippine Army submitted a request for the acquisition of a new fleet of wheeled Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC). They originally requested 114 APCs for the Horizon 2 phase of AFP Modernization.[158]
In October 2020, the Notice of Award for the Wheeled Armored Personnel Carrier Acquisition Project was issued to Elbit Systems which offered 28 units of IVECO Guarani 6x6 armored vehicle.[158][159]
There was a previous report from Thailand where in it was mentioned that the Thai government is nearing a G2G agreement with the Philippines to supply 200 units of First Win 2 4x4 wheeled armored vehicle to the Philippine Army to resist ambush tactics, IED explosions, and landmines.[160][161]
One of the 114 M113A2 armoured personnel carrier received from the US government's EDA program.
One of the four Belgian-made M113A2+ armoured recovery vehicle acquired by the Philippine Army from Elbit Systems Land & C4I of Israel.
The Philippine Army is in the process of acquiring its first long range missile systems to allow it to engage targets beyond the country's shore against enemy warships, or depending on the missiles available, to strike land targets. Its objective is to provide the Philippine Army a long range tactical capability to defend the country from foreign naval threats especially those directly threatening the Philippine mainland. The missile system will be operated by the Army Artillery Regiment.[163]
The Land Based Missile System (LBMS) Acquisition Project is a Horizon 2 phase Priority Project under the Revised AFP Modernization Program. It is the successor to the cancelled Shore Based Missile System (SBMS) Acquisition Project back in 2015.[163]
In 2018, the plan was part of the ₱300 billion PHP(US$5.6 billion)Horizon 2 phase projects, with the budget for the Land-Based Missile System approved by President Duterte in June 2018. The BrahMos Missile Systems from India being the main contender for the project where at least 2 batteries set to be acquired. The project was delayed due to the pandemic.[164]
Multiple Launch Rocket System
South Korea donated four batteries of retired K136 Kooryong multiple launch rocket system (MLRS), related equipment and ammunitions to the AFP.[165] Of the four batteries, three would go to the Philippine Army.[166] One battery can consist of between four and six firing units.[167] The delay is due to the non-released for funds for its shipment from South Korea to the Philippines.[168] In July 2022, various reports indicated that the Philippine Army will no longer pursue the acquisition of the Kooryongs and favored the acquisition of newer and more modern systems.[169]
The Philippine Army also laid out plans to acquire long range rocket artillery systems, such as the K239 Chunmoo from South Korea and the PULS from Israel, as part of the Horizon 3 of the Modernization Program.[170][171] Both systems were preferred over the M142 HIMARS rocket systems due to high costs, although the said US-made MLRS are also being considered by the Philippine Army in a separate acquisition program.[172] The acquisition also covers proposals to acquire Tactical ballistic missiles, such as the Ure tactical ballistic missile for long range island defense operations.[173][174]
Anti-Tank Missile System
During the 2023 Balikatan Exercises, the Philippine Army expressed plans for the acquisition of the FGM-148 Javelin, as test run exercises for firing the missile system were conducted during the exercises.[175][176] The Philippine Army also noted the missile system's performance during the Russo-Ukrainian War and could potentially serve as one of the key backbones of the Army's focus towards the shift to external defense.[177][178]
Aside from the current M39 cannons and other AA guns used by field units, the Army has MANPADS in its inventory including the MBDA Mistral and FIM-92 Stinger in limited numbers which operated by the Presidential Security Group. With the activation of 1st and 2nd Air Defense Artillery Battery in 2019 and 2020 respectively, the Army is preparing to acquire Man-Portable Air-Defense Systems (MANPADS), as part of the Horizon 2 projects. They are eyeing the MBDA Mistral system from France, and the LIG Nex1 Chiron system from South Korea.[185]
Gun Based Air-Defense and Medium Ranged Air-Defense Systems
Plans are also being laid out for the procurement of a gun-based air-defense systems, and medium-ranged air-defense systems, wherein both are part of the Horizon 3 phase of the AFP Modernization Program. Under the medium-ranged air-defense system acquisition program, the main contenders for the program are the SPYDER MR, the IRIS-T SLM, and the NASAMS.[186]
Communications Equipment
The DND awarded an US$18 million contract to Harris Corporation to supply Harris Falcon III tactical vehicular radios and intercom systems for the Philippine Army's Mechanized Infantry Division (formerly the Light Armor Division). The contract required RF-7800V Combat Net Radios and RF-7800I Intercom Systems to be installed of the MID's armored and support vehicles.[52][187]
The Philippine Army also acquired additional Falcon-series tactical radios from Harris under a FMS deal with the US government, with a requirement for 62 100W base radios, 520 20W man-pack radios, and 1,376 5W hand-held radios under the AFPMP RA 7898 already awarded in 2014.[188] Another set of orders was slated under RAFPMP RA 10349, with an additional 60 units 50W HF vehicular radios and 1,446 5W hand-held radios.[188]
The ASCOD armoured fighting vehicle family is the product of a cooperation agreement between Austrian Steyr-Daimler-Puch AG and Spanish General Dynamics Santa Bárbara Sistemas. Both companies are now divisions of a unit of General Dynamics. The ASCOD family includes the LT 105 light tank equipped with a 105 mm gun, a surface-to-air missile launcher, an anti-tank guided missile launcher, mortar carrier, R&R vehicle, command-and-control vehicle, ambulance, artillery observer, and the AIFV model.
ACV-15 is the designation of an amphibious Infantry fighting vehicle family developed by the Turkish defense company FNSS Savunma Sistemleri A.Ş. This vehicle is also manufactured by DRB-HICOM Defence Technologies (DefTech). The design is an attempt to combine the capabilities of an infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) and an armoured personnel carrier (APC). The ACV-15 is based on the American Advanced Infantry Fighting Vehicle, which in turn is based on the American M113A1 armored personnel carrier.
The Pandur II is an improved modular all-wheel-drive version of the Pandur 6x6 APC wheeled armoured vehicle. It was developed as a private venture by the Austrian company Steyr-Daimler-Puch Spezialfahrzeuge. Steyr-Daimler-Puch Spezialfahrzeuge is part of General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS), which is also the parent company of MOWAG of Switzerland and Santa Bárbara Sistemas of Spain.
The Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) is the marine corps of the Philippines, a naval infantry force under the command of the Philippine Navy. The PMC conducts amphibious, expeditionary, and special operations missions.
The Elbit Hermes 450 is an Israeli medium-sized multi-payload unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) designed for tactical long endurance missions. It has an endurance of over 20 hours, with a primary mission of reconnaissance, surveillance and communications relay. Payload options include electro-optical/infrared sensors, communications and electronic intelligence, synthetic-aperture radar/ground-moving target indication, electronic warfare, and hyperspectral sensors.
The Cardom is an Israeli 81 mm/120 mm Recoil Mortar System (RMS), manufactured by Soltam Systems. It is used by the US Army, the Israel Defence Forces, NATO countries, and others. The Cardom is an autonomous, computerized system for mounting on light and medium armored carriers. The system provides accurate and effective fire support.
The VBTP-MR Guarani is a 6×6 armoured personnel carrier developed by Iveco and the Brazilian Army as part of its "Urutu-III" modernization program aimed to replace all EE-11 Urutu by 2015. The 8×8 version of the VBTP-MR is the base of Iveco's Superav armoured personnel carrier. Other Brazilian companies also participated in the program, such as IMBEL (Communications), Elbit (Armaments), Usiminas and Villares.
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) is the aerial warfare service branch of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. Initially formed as part of the Philippine Army as the Philippine Army Air Corps (PAAC) in 1935, the PAAC eventually saw combat during World War 2 and was formally separated from the Army in 1947 as a separate service branch of the AFP under Executive Order No. 94. At present, the PAF is responsible for both defending Philippine airspace, and conducting aerial operations throughout the Philippines, such as close air support operations, combat air patrols, aerial reconnaissance missions, airlift operations, helicopter tactical operations, special operations, and aerial humanitarian operations, which includes search and rescue operations. The PAF has also carried out various missions within the country and abroad.
The Del Pilar-class are offshore patrol vessels currently in service with the Philippine Navy and previously in service with the US Coast Guard as Hamilton-class high endurance cutters. The Department of National Defense is currently in the process of upgrading their systems and capabilities under a modernization project awarded to Hanwha Systems of South Korea.
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Modernization Act, officially designated as Republic Act No. 7898, was a Philippine law that was enacted on February 23, 1995, by President Fidel V. Ramos. It was aimed to modernize all branches of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) such as the Philippine Air Force, Philippine Navy, and the Philippine Army. The law was amended by Republic Act No. 10349, also known as the Revised AFP Modernization Act, on December 11, 2012.
Kaplan MT or Harimau is a light tank jointly developed by Turkish manufacturer FNSS and Indonesian manufacturer Pindad. The development program name for the tank is Modern Medium Weight Tank (MMWT). The tank itself is called Kaplan MT by Turkey and Harimau by Indonesia, both meaning "tiger".
PULS is a multiple rocket launcher developed and manufactured by ELBIT Systems and used by Israel Defense Forces and other countries.
Gilbert Italia Gapay is a retired Philippine Army general who served as the 54th Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. Prior to his appointment, he served as the 61st Chief of the Army and the commander of the Armor "Pambato" Division.
The Armor "Pambato" Division was formerly known as the Mechanized Infantry Division before it was renamed in anticipation of its upcoming assets and ongoing reorganization of units of the Philippine Army as part of the modernization program. It is stationed at Camp O'Donnell, Brgy. Sta. Lucia, Capas, Tarlac and is one of the service's major units. The Armor Division is a combined arms organization composed of tank, cavalry and mechanized infantry.
The Sabrah light tank is series of armored fighting vehicles developed by Elbit Systems to cater to the Philippine Army's light tank/tank destroyer requirement. The tracked light tank configuration is based on ASCOD 2 platform, supplied by Spanish manufacturer GDELS - Santa Bárbara Sistemas. The wheeled light tank configuration is based on the 8×8 Pandur II platform supplied by the Czech manufacturer Excalibur Army. Elbit Systems received a three-year contract worth $172m to supply the Sabrah light tanks to the Philippine Army in January 2021.
The HDP-2200 Future Offshore Patrol Vessel is a class of six (6) offshore patrol vessels designed and built by Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) for the Philippine Navy.
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