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[dy1022]

I see China haters in here gone crazy and desperate

 

[ChineseLuver]

I see China haters in here gone crazy and desperate

Lol! My impression is we hate you and punch you but we pinoi love you also so much. Please give more weapons aid.
If no give me we no lovey you,typical tough guy talk

 

[Satria Manggala]

FA-50PHs Now Armed with Air-to-Ground Missiles
04 Juli 2017

FA-50PH with AGM-65 Maverick missile (photo : Update)

Philippine Air Force’s FA-50PHs are now armed with AGM-65 Maverick air-to-ground tactical missile (AGM) designed for close air support, this was highlighted by Pinoy Aviators Facebook page.

This was evidenced by FA-50PHs aircraft displayed during the 70th anniversary celebration of Air Force held today in Clark Air Base.

The said aircraft were also armed with AIM-9 Sidewinder short-range air-to-air missile and unguided Mark 82 low-drag general-purpose bomb.

One of the celebration’s highlight was the presentation of certificate of complete delivery for 12 FA-50PH ‘Fighting Eagle’ Fighter/Surface Attack/Lead-in Fighter Trainer (F/SA/LIFT) aircraft.

Earlier today, National Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana confirmed that a Philippine C-130 military transport aircraft flew to Arizona, United States to pick up munitions for PAF aircraft.

The said C-130 left the country June 23 and was back July 1

(Update)

 

[Satria Manggala]

Airbus Sends C-295 Maritime Surveillance Aircraft to Philippines
13 Juli 2017

Airbus C-295 Maritime Surveillance (photo : Airbus)

Airbus Defence and Space is sending a C-295 aircraft in maritime surveillance (MSA) modification to the Philippines.

“Another successful flight on #C295Worldtour, another team & guests photo. On to Philippines tomorrow,” Airbus said in its official micro blogging account on July 10 in Malaysia. The said aircraft is in a two-week five Asian nations demo tour which include Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, the Philippines, and South Korea

Airbus is an active participant in the ongoing Long-range patrol aircraft (2) acquisition project of the Department of National Defense (DND)-Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) for Philippine Air Force (PAF).

Airbus is offering a C-295 variant for the said acquisition project of DND-AFP.

Bid Submission and Opening for the mentioned acquisition project is scheduled on July 21 as part of AFP Modernization First Horizon.

PAF is currently operating 3 C-295 in medium lift aircraft modification.

(Update)

 

[bdslph]

Weapons from China to Philippines ... next time maybe TANK/IFV

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Sure, China should sell some aircrafts like K-8, L-15 jet trainer / Y-12, Y-8, Y-9 transport / JF-17 fighter / Z-8, Z-9, Z-11, Z-10 (armed) helo / patrol boat / stealth missile boat / FFG / DDG / Submarine / anti-ship or anti-aircraft Missiles to Philippines ... if BeiJing and Manila can sign a good deal which benefit to both nations, I do think China can provide everything they want, BeiJing has the interest to arm Philippines military force.

China can support Philippines with weapons (or make friend with Philippines via arms sale)
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NDM-86 sniper rifle, 这次出口的是EM352构型，7.62×51mm ammo
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CQ-A rifle (China M4)，5.56×45 mm ammo
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can any filipino say how is the perform of the this China made arms which PH got

Duterte Eyes 12 More Fighter Jets for Military

PAF F/A-50PH (photo : Lester Tanggo)

PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte vowed Friday to acquire more brand new military equipment, including 12 more fighter jets.

Duterte told the soldiers from the 102nd Infantry Brigade in Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay, that his administration would not accept second hand equipment.

"Kung buhayin pa ako ng Panginoon Diyos, you will have about 24 jet planes. Mag-acquire pa ako ng 12. Subukan ko. You have the best equipment, ‘yung --- ang sources natin sa baril ninyo is just two nations. I will not mention the names," he said.

"During my time, wala na akong second-hand mga barko, barko. It has to be brand new. Hindi na ako tatanggap ng mga equipment ng military na second-hand. Iyong ibinibigay ng Amerikano, ayaw ko na ‘yan. Even I have to spend double the money," the President added.

Duterte also expressed confidence that the government would win on its fight against the Islamic State-inspired Maute Group in Marawi City.

"Dito naman sa extremism, mananalo tayo. But we will have losses, ganon lang talaga ang buhay. That is how life is governed in this universe. You would never know when," he said.

He said it has been taking long for the government forces to finally defeat the terrorists because of the civilians who could be affected.

"But no we are a government and we are bound by rules and even treaties, ‘yung mga Geneva Convention. That’s their favorite sanctuary. They also refer the Geneva Convention ‘pag pabor nila. ‘Pag nadehado sila, wala silang ingay sa Geneva Convention. And that is always the problem because the government can never ignore treaties and the laws of the land," he said.

"Kung terorista lang din tayo, madali na natapos ‘yan. Bombahan mo lang lahat, tapos na isang araw. Eh marami na akong jet planes ngayon, sampu na ‘yan," Duterte added.

The military has been conducting offensive operations against the Maute members since May 23 when the militants attacked Marawi.

Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said earlier the military could completely clear Marawi of terrorists by June 2.

But in a news briefing on Friday, Brigadier General Restituto Padilla, military spokesman, said that it was not possible anymore.

"It was a deadline that was set forth and provided by the Secretary of National Defense so we can aim for it. But the final decision actually rests on the ground commander. And based on the report that we’re getting I don’t think we can meet that deadline today to completely --- I’d like to qualify that --- to completely free Marawi of every single armed element in every street," he said.

But he added that the government forces were working and doing their best to immediately complete the mission.

(SunStar)

the same trainer fighter from Korea or real fighter jets like jas 39 gripen or f16 viper

 

[Satria Manggala]

Indonesia to Deliver 2 PH Air Force Aircraft this Quarter
28 Juli 2017

PAF NC-212i aircraft (photo : Detik)

The delivery of Philippine Air Force’s two NC-212i short takeoff and landing (STOL) medium transport aircraft ordered from Indonesia state-owned PT Dirgantara Indonesia-Indonesian Aerospace may take place this third quarter.

The Philippine government entered a contract with the said Indonesian firm for the supply of two NC-212 aircraft early 2014. Delivery was expected late 2015.

MaxDefense Philippines said delivery may take place next month. MaxDefense said “PTDI failed to deliver the aircraft on time due to issues between PTDI and the approved autopilot supplier, who was bought by another company and was said to have not honored its commitments to PTDI, which led to the delay and blacklisting of PTDI.”

“Blacklisting from Philippine government procurement board [is] coming to an end in 3 days,” MaxDefense said.

However, according to a credible source of Update Philippines, delivery may take place in September.

CASA C-212 Aviocar is a turboprop-powered STOL medium transport aircraft designed and built by CASA in Spain. Construcciones Aeronáuticas SA (CASA) became a subsidiary of European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company (EADS) in 1999 as EADS CASA, and in 2009 EADS CASA was absorbed by Airbus Military.

At present, C-212s are also being produced under licence by Indonesian Aerospace under NC-212 family.

(Update)

 

[Satria Manggala]

PH Air Force Men Complete Certification for Soon to be Delivered Aircraft
10 Agustus 2017

PAF NC-212i aircraft (photo : Pinoy Aviators)

“The pilots and aircrews from the 220th Airlift Wing of the Philippine Air Force just completed their NC212i Pilot & Aircraft Type Ratings on 07 August 2017 at the Husein Sastranegara International Airport (BDO/WICC) in Bandung, West Java, Indonesia,” Pinoy Aviators said in its social networking page today.

The Philippine government entered a contract with the PT Dirgantara Indonesia-Indonesian Aerospace for the supply of two NC-212i aircraft early 2014.

These aircraft are now expected to be delivered within the second half of 2017, after facing some delays.

2 NC-212i aircraft will be operated by the Air Force’s 220th Airlift Wing.

C-212 Aviocar is a turboprop-powered STOL medium transport aircraft designed and built by CASA in Spain. Construcciones Aeronáuticas SA (CASA) became a subsidiary of European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company (EADS) in 1999 as EADS CASA, and in 2009 EADS CASA was absorbed by Airbus Military.

At present, C-212s are also being produced under licence by Indonesian Aerospace under NC-212 family.

(Update)

 

[RISING SUN]

Philippines to Send Troops to Halt Bird Flu’s Spread
The Philippines will deploy hundreds of troops to hasten the culling of about 600,000 fowl, the farm minister said Wednesday, as part of efforts to rein in the Southeast Asian nation’s first outbreak of bird flu.

There has been no case of human transmission after the flu was detected on a farm in the province of Pampanga, about 75 km (47 miles) north of the capital Manila, but it has spread to about 36 other farms and nearly 40,000 birds have died.

Troops to be sent

“I have asked the Philippine army to provide us with additional warm bodies to help us in depopulating the farms,” Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Pinol told a news conference. “Six hundred thousand is no mean job. Our personnel are facing a difficult task and we lack people.”

Pinol said the government had about 200 men in the area, but fewer than 20,000 birds had been culled since the outbreak was reported.

Brigadier-General Rodel Mairo Alarcon said at least 300 soldiers would be sent to the province Thursday to assist in the cull of chicken, quail and ducks.

“The Philippines army and the Armed Forces of the Philippines is 100 percent in support of this effort,” Alarcon said.

Soldiers will be given protective gear and doses of Tamiflu to guard them against possible infection.

Specific strain unknown

Two sick farm workers from the area have tested negative for the virus, health ministry spokesman Eric Tayag said.

Although the health ministry has yet to identify the specific strain of the virus that hit the Philippines, health and farm officials say initial tests have ruled out the highly pathogenic H5N1.

Samples are being sent to Australia for further testing to determine the presence of the N6 variety of the strain.

The Philippines is the latest country in Asia, Africa and Europe and Africa to suffer the spread of bird flu viruses in recent months. Many strains only infect birds, but the H7N9 strain has led to human cases, including deaths, in China.
https://www.newdelhitimes.com/philippines-to-send-troops-to-halt-bird-flus-spread/

 

[Svantana]

FRIDAY, 18 AUGUST, 2017 | 16:16 WIB
DPR Refuses to Send TNI Troops to Marawi If Not for Peace-keeping

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The House of Representatives (DPR) Defense Commission says there is no further coordination yet with the Defense Ministry regarding the plan to send troops to Marawi, Southern Philippines.

The commission's deputy chairman from the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) Tubagus Hasanuddin said here on Friday, August 18.

The commission's deputy chairman from the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) Tubagus Hasanuddin said here on Friday that the commission sticks with its stance that sending TNI troops to Marawi violates the Indonesian Law.

"It is not permitted by our law, except they go as a peace-keeping force," he said.

Earlier, Defense Minister Ryamizard Ryacudu claimed that the Philippines had allowed the TNI to engage in a war against the Mautes militia in Marawi, Southern Philippines.

Since mid-July, Ryamizard has said that his ministry is ready to coordinate with the House.

"Even if the target is to prevent, it's only in the borderline".

Tubagus denied that TNI's refusal to deploy troops is because it clashes with Indonesia's defense principle, the Active Defensive policy.

"No, it's just a defense strategy, mainly because it's against the law."

Another member of the commission, Abdul Kharis Almasyhari from the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS), shared Tubagus' sentiments.

"In addition to considering the law, dispatching TNI troops should take into account our budget. If we don’t have the budget, why do it?" he said.

The discussion on the plan to send troops to Marawi, said Abdul, will be discussed internally by the Defense Commission on Monday, 21 August.

FAJAR PEBRIANTO

https://en.tempo.co/read/news/2017/...TNI-Troops-to-Marawi-If-Not-for-Peace-keeping

 

[striver44]

Sure, China should sell some aircrafts like K-8, L-15 jet trainer / Y-12, Y-8, Y-9 transport / JF-17 fighter / Z-8, Z-9, Z-11, Z-10 (armed) helo / patrol boat / stealth missile boat / FFG / DDG / Submarine / anti-ship or anti-aircraft Missiles to Philippines ... if BeiJing and Manila can sign a good deal which benefit to both nations, I do think China can provide everything they want, BeiJing has the interest to arm Philippines military force.

China can support Philippines with weapons (or make friend with Philippines via arms sale)
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菲律宾士兵装卸枪械箱，后面是弹药箱
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NDM-86 sniper rifle, 这次出口的是EM352构型，7.62×51mm ammo
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CQ-A rifle (China M4)，5.56×45 mm ammo
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If this is the case.......then philippines current president is an idiot.......exchanging few arms for the scs is stupid......the u.s and it's nato allies should take action to secure the scs from further chinese encroachment.......

 

[cnleio]

If this is the case.......then philippines current president is an idiot.......exchanging few arms for the scs is stupid......the u.s and it's nato allies should take action to secure the scs from further chinese encroachment.......

Current Philippine President choose cooperation with BeiJing rather than confronting China in SCS issue.

Anyway PLA didn't attack Philippine islands in SCS, why they need follow foreign order to against China ? The Philippine President now meet 2x Civil Wars inside his country: 1. Anti-Drug War in major cities, everyday hundred of drug dealers killed by Police & Army. 2. Anti-ISIS War in southern region, anti-terrorism war still going in their southern cities. Philippine need weapons & money & international political support from Top5 power to run their wars ... Only China support Mr Duterte's actions & wars in Philippines, China has money + arms export + big importing market to support Mr Duterte in both military & economy fields, so right now we r friends.

The political relation between countries is complex & flexible, bro !

 

[xiao qi]

If this is the case.......then philippines current president is an idiot.......exchanging few arms for the scs is stupid......the u.s and it's nato allies should take action to secure the scs from further chinese encroachment.......

Philippines gets nothing in their hands to against China. See what they did in Marawi. Like making a joke to the world, Noone believes this army can defeat anyone. Yes, exchange the weapon to SCS is so idiot. the weapon uses to save the territories, not because of the exchanging the weapon to lands. Cambodia is an example why they are so weak now because they ceded its land to Thai, Viet to get peace.

 

[devillianangel]

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=339670289790293

 

[devillianangel]

 

[Hindustani78]

http://aa.com.tr/en/americas/us-gives-philippines-1-000-gas-masks/900253

The United States delivered 1,000 gas masks to the Philippine Navy (PN), said the US Embassy in Manila on Saturday in a statement on its website.

It explained that, the Joint United States Military Assistance Group delivered 1,000 M40 field protective masks and C2 filter canisters to the Philippine Navy.

The embassy said the transfer was made through the Mutual Logistics Support Agreement and is part of the ongoing transfers of select munitions and equipment from the US military to multiple branches of the Philippine military.

“As the fighting continues in Mindanao, the PN requested these gas masks in order to better prepare their sailors and marines to respond to chemical threats,” the statement said.

Despite President Rodrigo Duterte’s hostile stance towards U.S., the donation came to show Washington’s commitment to its closest, long-time ally in Southeast Asia.

“The United States is proud to work closely with the Republic of the Philippines and will continue to support capacity-building counterterrorism efforts and the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ long-term modernization goals.”