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[Ayan81]

BRP Ramon Alcaraz now in Australia for 'Kakadu 2014' naval exercises

credits goes to PF 16 FB page

Pollywogs perform push-ups as one of their punishments during the Crossing the Equator ceremony on board BRP Ramon Alcaraz (PF-16).
“Pollywog” is a term which refers to a person/sailor who has not yet crossed the equator.

AW 109 Naval Helicopter takes off from the flight deck of BRP Ramon Alcaraz to conduct maritime air surveillance off the vicinity of Basilan

BRP Ramon Alcaraz’s personnel conduct fire drill while the ship is en route to Australia to participate in Exercise Kakadu 2014

As a safety measure on board BRP Ramon Alcaraz, personnel from Damage Control Department demonstrate to ship riders the proper procedure on how to wear and use a fire fighting suit and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).

Medical Team on board BRP Ramon Alcaraz administers flu vaccine to troops as a preventive measure against flu viruses.

 

[Ayan81]

but it was later removed due to "fiscal constraints"... well they are the Coast Guard and unless they are going to war, a cutter with an anti-ship missile would be pointless and the purpose of the mounting is likely for compatability.

If Harpoons are going to be mounted on the two Hamilton ships the PH Navy has, it needs two launchers where each launcher will be placed on the port and starboard side of the ship. We should also consider putting SeaRAM on this ship aside from Phalanx.

My point on the harpoon was it was done before and can be done again.

I aggree with you on favoring the sea ram rather than the phalanx as it can engange ASh threats but then again it depends on the PN on how much are they willing to spend on the upgrades. 4 harpoons, Sea RAM, new fire control system, surveillance and detection sensors, sonar and torpedos, thats about 50-60USD million.

 

[Zero_wing]

My point on the harpoon was it was done before and can be done again.

I aggree with you on favoring the sea ram rather than the phalanx as it can engange ASh threats but then again it depends on the PN on how much are they willing to spend on the upgrades. 4 harpoons, Sea RAM, new fire control system, surveillance and detection sensors, sonar and torpedos, thats about 50-60USD million.

Someday but not today

 

[Ayan81]

Misuari surfaces in Sulu, reiterates Mindanao independence
By: Persues Echeminada (Philippine Star)

Fugitive Muslim leader Nur Misuari surfaced recently in Sulu and led flag-raising ceremonies to commemorate the first anniversary of declaration of independence under the Federated States of Bangsamoro Republik.

In the website of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF), Misuari was shown in full battle gear, urging his followers to pursue their right to self-determination.

MNLF Islamic Command Council chief Habib Mujahab Hashim said he was informed of the gathering last Aug. 12 at Barangay Lampaya, Panamao town by Ustadz Murshi, Misuari's former secretary-general.

Hashim said Misuari maintained his call for independence after observing the planned closure of the Tripartite Review on the 1996 MNLF final peace agreement by the government peace panel as a unilateral act of abrogating their accord.

Hashim also belied military reports that Misuari is ailing and weak while hiding in Sulu.

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Millions of Intelligence Fund on ISAFP wasted again Bakit hinde pa mamatay tong gago nato

 

[Cossack25A1]

Misuari surfaces in Sulu, reiterates Mindanao independence
By: Persues Echeminada (Philippine Star)

Fugitive Muslim leader Nur Misuari surfaced recently in Sulu and led flag-raising ceremonies to commemorate the first anniversary of declaration of independence under the Federated States of Bangsamoro Republik.

In the website of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF), Misuari was shown in full battle gear, urging his followers to pursue their right to self-determination.

MNLF Islamic Command Council chief Habib Mujahab Hashim said he was informed of the gathering last Aug. 12 at Barangay Lampaya, Panamao town by Ustadz Murshi, Misuari's former secretary-general.

Hashim said Misuari maintained his call for independence after observing the planned closure of the Tripartite Review on the 1996 MNLF final peace agreement by the government peace panel as a unilateral act of abrogating their accord.

Hashim also belied military reports that Misuari is ailing and weak while hiding in Sulu.

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Millions of Intelligence Fund on ISAFP wasted again Bakit hinde pa mamatay tong gago nato

May backer. Ang tanong ay sino ang sumusuporta dito?

 

[Cossack25A1]

My point on the harpoon was it was done before and can be done again.

I aggree with you on favoring the sea ram rather than the phalanx as it can engange ASh threats but then again it depends on the PN on how much are they willing to spend on the upgrades. 4 harpoons, Sea RAM, new fire control system, surveillance and detection sensors, sonar and torpedos, thats about 50-60USD million.

If I were given the chance to upgrade the two Del Pilar-class frigates, I would rather put two SeaRAMs on the port and starboard side of the ship and a Phalanx CIWS behind the 76mm gun. This would give the ship anti-air defense capability as well as capability to counter any incoming anti-ship missiles.

 

[Cossack25A1]

Russia looking to supply PH with radar and missile systems

In an exclusive interview of Manila Bulletin with visiting Russian Federal Service Deputy Director Konstantin Biryulin for Military-Technical Cooperation, it was made known that Russia is currently negotiating with Philippine government to provide the country’s armed forces with “radar stations and means of intercepting and destruction of violators.”

Russia may be offering the Department of National Defense with radar and surface-to-air missile (SAM) systems, something that could shot down an aircraft flying in an altitude of 10,000 meters or more sophisticated hardware.

“We fully understand the problems Philippines has to face with its huge maritime border,” Konstantin Biryulin told Manila Bulletin on Friday.

“We have similar problems in Russia and we know how to tackle them. That’s why we have a proposal regarding equipments which could help in controlling those areas.”

About a day ago, a Russian-made SAM was reported to have allegedly downed a Malaysian Airlines plane killing 298 persons on board.

Would China or US allow a Russia-PH military hardware deal, will Philippines enter in this kind of deal.

Maybe we could also buy BTR-T and BMPT from them so that we no longer have to deploy Simba APCs and V-150s when something like the Zamboanga siege happens again; the BMPT is very suitable for urban operations like the said siege.

 

[Dante]

Great idea, bremen class of the kriegsmarine were also have 2 RAM on each port and starboard, but it would be expensive, I think integration cost might reach to 50mill usd/2.5 bill php for each ship

If I were given the chance to upgrade the two Del Pilar-class frigates, I would rather put two SeaRAMs on the port and starboard side of the ship and a Phalanx CIWS behind the 76mm gun. This would give the ship anti-air defense capability as well as capability to counter any incoming anti-ship missiles.

 

[Cossack25A1]

Great idea, bremen class of the kriegsmarine were also have 2 RAM on each port and starboard, but it would be expensive, I think integration cost might reach to 50mill usd/2.5 bill php for each ship

This option could be possible for a future frigate acquisition or we can mount it in the Peacock-class vessels we have since the Kriegsmarine's Gepard-class fast attack craft has SeaRAM and is about the same size as the Peacock-class the PH Navy have and because it had undergone extensive upgrades, my guess is that the SeaRAM could be mounted onto this corvette.

@Zero_wing @Ayan81 @Bienvenido

The three Peacock-class corvette was sold to us back in the late 90s, is it possible that we can reproduce this ship?

 

[Aepsilons]

Misuari surfaces in Sulu, reiterates Mindanao independence
By: Persues Echeminada (Philippine Star)

Fugitive Muslim leader Nur Misuari surfaced recently in Sulu and led flag-raising ceremonies to commemorate the first anniversary of declaration of independence under the Federated States of Bangsamoro Republik.

In the website of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF), Misuari was shown in full battle gear, urging his followers to pursue their right to self-determination.

MNLF Islamic Command Council chief Habib Mujahab Hashim said he was informed of the gathering last Aug. 12 at Barangay Lampaya, Panamao town by Ustadz Murshi, Misuari's former secretary-general.

Hashim said Misuari maintained his call for independence after observing the planned closure of the Tripartite Review on the 1996 MNLF final peace agreement by the government peace panel as a unilateral act of abrogating their accord.

Hashim also belied military reports that Misuari is ailing and weak while hiding in Sulu.

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Millions of Intelligence Fund on ISAFP wasted again Bakit hinde pa mamatay tong gago nato

Why doesn't the Philippine Army just execute this terrorist ?

BRP Ramon Alcaraz now in Australia for 'Kakadu 2014' naval exercises

credits goes to PF 16 FB page

Pollywogs perform push-ups as one of their punishments during the Crossing the Equator ceremony on board BRP Ramon Alcaraz (PF-16).
“Pollywog” is a term which refers to a person/sailor who has not yet crossed the equator.

AW 109 Naval Helicopter takes off from the flight deck of BRP Ramon Alcaraz to conduct maritime air surveillance off the vicinity of Basilan

BRP Ramon Alcaraz’s personnel conduct fire drill while the ship is en route to Australia to participate in Exercise Kakadu 2014

As a safety measure on board BRP Ramon Alcaraz, personnel from Damage Control Department demonstrate to ship riders the proper procedure on how to wear and use a fire fighting suit and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).

Medical Team on board BRP Ramon Alcaraz administers flu vaccine to troops as a preventive measure against flu viruses.

What are the armaments of the BRP Ramon Alcaraz and the BRP Gregorio Del Pilar ?

 

[Cossack25A1]

Why doesn't the Philippine Army just execute this terrorist ?




What are the armaments of the BRP Ramon Alcaraz and the BRP Gregorio Del Pilar ?

For the Misuari guy, my guess is that he has connections with someone within the Philippine government or elsewhere that prevents the PH government to assassinate him and there will be repercussions the likes the PH have not seen since the Jabidah massacre.

As for the frigates, the BRP Greogrio Del Pilar has a Mk.75 Oto Melara 76 mm gun, one Mk. 38 Mod 0 25mm chain gun, two Mk.16 20mm autocannons midships and six M2 .50 caliber machine guns. The BRP Ramon Alcaraz on the other hand has a Mk.75 Oto Melara 76 mm gun and four M2 .50 caliber machine guns. The Mk.38 25mm chain gun is yet to be installed on BRP Ramon Alcaraz.

 

[Zero_wing]

This option could be possible for a future frigate acquisition or we can mount it in the Peacock-class vessels we have since the Kriegsmarine's Gepard-class fast attack craft has SeaRAM and is about the same size as the Peacock-class the PH Navy have and because it had undergone extensive upgrades, my guess is that the SeaRAM could be mounted onto this corvette.

@Zero_wing @Ayan81 @Bienvenido

The three Peacock-class corvette was sold to us back in the late 90s, is it possible that we can reproduce this ship?

Too small maybe Manpods like Spikes NICOLS or ER for Anti ship capabilities and some Sinbads or Iglas or Stingers for anti air for CIWS we already have them in the ship has 76mm Oto melara dual role main gun and CIWS and 20mm bushmaster
MSI Defence Seahawk mount 2 × 20 mm Mk. 16 cannons on Mk.68 mounts (M242) not the 30mm new verson but its only for small UAVs and slow moving aircraft along with the OPVs present in the Shiplist the PN can armed them with light Anti air and Antiship as i listed before but for SEA Rams, Harpoons Etc not a chance too big and heavy for the Ships maybe the Datu Kalantiaw class but according to the the defense plans of the PN she will be replace very soon so their is no point giving her that kind of update.

 

[Nike]

This option could be possible for a future frigate acquisition or we can mount it in the Peacock-class vessels we have since the Kriegsmarine's Gepard-class fast attack craft has SeaRAM and is about the same size as the Peacock-class the PH Navy have and because it had undergone extensive upgrades, my guess is that the SeaRAM could be mounted onto this corvette.

@Zero_wing @Ayan81 @Bienvenido

The three Peacock-class corvette was sold to us back in the late 90s, is it possible that we can reproduce this ship?

how about to install Super igla dual launcher Shorad system in your Peacock class like Fearless class of Singapore Navy? they must be a logical choice, or you can trying to going to chose a more expensive choice like integrating Simbad Mistral tetral into your CMS and going fully automatic.

 

[Cossack25A1]

how about to install Super igla dual launcher Shorad system in your Peacock class like Fearless class of Singapore Navy? they must be a logical choice, or you can trying to going to chose a more expensive choice like integrating Simbad Mistral tetral into your CMS and going fully automatic.

I guess it is possible to arm them with a modified MANPADS just to give the vessel minimum air-defense capabilities but for now we have no MANPADS in service. Maybe we could look into Japan because I doubt Uncle Sam would give us Stingers.

Too small maybe Manpods like Spikes NICOLS or ER for Anti ship capabilities and some Sinbads or Iglas or Stingers for anti air for CIWS we already have them in the ship has 76mm Oto melara dual role main gun and CIWS and 20mm bushmaster
MSI Defence Seahawk mount 2 × 20 mm Mk. 16 cannons on Mk.68 mounts (M242) not the 30mm new verson but its only for small UAVs and slow moving aircraft along with the OPVs present in the Shiplist the PN can armed them with light Anti air and Antiship as i listed before but for SEA Rams, Harpoons Etc not a chance too big and heavy for the Ships maybe the Datu Kalantiaw class but according to the the defense plans of the PN she will be replace very soon so their is no point giving her that kind of update.

If the Peacock-class (Jacinto-class) will be replace, is there by chance that this will be transferred to the Coast Guard? We need every assets availavble now just to maintain the capability to patrol PH waters and territories while the Navy gets newer ships.

 

[Nike]

I guess it is possible to arm them with a modified MANPADS just to give the vessel minimum air-defense capabilities but for now we have no MANPADS in service. Maybe we could look into Japan because I doubt Uncle Sam would give us Stingers.



If the Peacock-class (Jacinto-class) will be replace, is there by chance that this will be transferred to the Coast Guard? We need every assets availavble now just to maintain the capability to patrol PH waters and territories while the Navy gets newer ships.

Today you can find a lot of Manpads producer around the world in market, like RBS 70 of Sweden, Chiron from South Korea, Mistral missile from France, Starstreak from UK, Anza from Pakistan, Igla from Russia and so on. Don't depend yourself to US too much.