Philippine Defense OSINT
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The second ATR-72 Maritime Patrol Aircraft (tail # 1713) has been spotted in Turin, likely as part of testing before delivery to the #PhilippineAirForce
📸 TurinSpotter @ jetphotos
📸 TurinSpotter @ jetphotos
September 3, 2025 at 5:33 AM
The second ATR-72 Maritime Patrol Aircraft (tail # 1713) has been spotted in Turin, likely as part of testing before delivery to the #PhilippineAirForce
📸 TurinSpotter @ jetphotos
📸 TurinSpotter @ jetphotos
It's difficult to make out other features with the ongoing construction.
Below is the comparison (zoom unchanged) with the 123m BRP Tarlac that is in the same facility, undergoing MRO.
Below is the comparison (zoom unchanged) with the 123m BRP Tarlac that is in the same facility, undergoing MRO.
August 18, 2025 at 9:48 PM
It's difficult to make out other features with the ongoing construction.
Below is the comparison (zoom unchanged) with the 123m BRP Tarlac that is in the same facility, undergoing MRO.
Below is the comparison (zoom unchanged) with the 123m BRP Tarlac that is in the same facility, undergoing MRO.
The National Expenditure Program 2026 has been released, and shows that the proposed Revised AFP Modernization budget is Php40B (+5B), and Unprogrammed Php50B (+10B).
Third photo shows @maxmontero.bsky.social 's compilation of previous years NEP & GAA data.
Third photo shows @maxmontero.bsky.social 's compilation of previous years NEP & GAA data.
August 13, 2025 at 7:42 AM
The National Expenditure Program 2026 has been released, and shows that the proposed Revised AFP Modernization budget is Php40B (+5B), and Unprogrammed Php50B (+10B).
Third photo shows @maxmontero.bsky.social 's compilation of previous years NEP & GAA data.
Third photo shows @maxmontero.bsky.social 's compilation of previous years NEP & GAA data.
PNA: One of the five newly acquired S-70i "Black Hawk" helicopters of the Philippine Air Force is blessed during the acceptance, turnover, and blessing rites at the Clark Air Base, Mabalacat City, Pampanga on Wednesday (Aug. 13, 2025). Photo courtesy of the PAF
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August 13, 2025 at 6:31 AM
PNA: One of the five newly acquired S-70i "Black Hawk" helicopters of the Philippine Air Force is blessed during the acceptance, turnover, and blessing rites at the Clark Air Base, Mabalacat City, Pampanga on Wednesday (Aug. 13, 2025). Photo courtesy of the PAF
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There's a huge chance that the base to be developed for fast-attack boats will be the Oyster Bay Naval Detachment in Palawan. This site has seen significant improvements over the past decade, and is currently being utilized for "fast-attack boats" of the Philippine Navy.
July 17, 2025 at 6:46 AM
There's a huge chance that the base to be developed for fast-attack boats will be the Oyster Bay Naval Detachment in Palawan. This site has seen significant improvements over the past decade, and is currently being utilized for "fast-attack boats" of the Philippine Navy.
With the significant bump in the budget, even when considering inflation, hopefully a lot of the subsystems that were left off from the first batch will be included in the next 6 units.
📸 Maxdefense
📸 Maxdefense
July 11, 2025 at 6:25 PM
With the significant bump in the budget, even when considering inflation, hopefully a lot of the subsystems that were left off from the first batch will be included in the next 6 units.
📸 Maxdefense
📸 Maxdefense
Another video as Diego Silang FFG-07 was spotted, likely conducting sea trials in preparation for delivery soon to the #PhilippineNavy. Based on initial reports, the expected delivery will be around September 2025.
📸 Youtube: 이유충합판그림조각가
📸 Youtube: 이유충합판그림조각가
July 11, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Another video as Diego Silang FFG-07 was spotted, likely conducting sea trials in preparation for delivery soon to the #PhilippineNavy. Based on initial reports, the expected delivery will be around September 2025.
📸 Youtube: 이유충합판그림조각가
📸 Youtube: 이유충합판그림조각가
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July 10, 2025 at 1:38 AM
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Pending any details on what the potential A2A Refueler the Philippine Air Force wants, the likely candidates here are the Airbus A330 MRTT, Boeing KC-46A, Lockheed Martin KC-130J and the Embraer KC-390.
Considering costs and runway conditions, the first two are highly unlikely
Considering costs and runway conditions, the first two are highly unlikely
July 2, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Pending any details on what the potential A2A Refueler the Philippine Air Force wants, the likely candidates here are the Airbus A330 MRTT, Boeing KC-46A, Lockheed Martin KC-130J and the Embraer KC-390.
Considering costs and runway conditions, the first two are highly unlikely
Considering costs and runway conditions, the first two are highly unlikely
Interesting shots of what seems to be most of the 250th Presidential Airlift Wing assets in Villamore Airbase. The only aircraft missing, I think, is the Gulfstream G280 "Command and Control Aircraft".
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July 2, 2025 at 4:13 AM
Interesting shots of what seems to be most of the 250th Presidential Airlift Wing assets in Villamore Airbase. The only aircraft missing, I think, is the Gulfstream G280 "Command and Control Aircraft".
📷 www.flickr.com/photos/gulfs...
📷 www.flickr.com/photos/gulfs...
"This is ex US Army C-23B 88-01869/ N319WW at Coolidge, AZ. It was kept in AMARC for the Philippine Army, but I guess that fell through."
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July 2, 2025 at 4:06 AM
"This is ex US Army C-23B 88-01869/ N319WW at Coolidge, AZ. It was kept in AMARC for the Philippine Army, but I guess that fell through."
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. leads the 127th Philippine Independence Day celebration at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila on June 12, 2025 with a parade of various equipment and special performances.
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June 12, 2025 at 11:41 PM
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. leads the 127th Philippine Independence Day celebration at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila on June 12, 2025 with a parade of various equipment and special performances.
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Here's the latest update of the construction progress for the New Mactan Naval Base, as part of the bigger masterplan for the entire area. Currently, only Phase 1 (where construction is ongoing) is ongoing, and no updates available yet on when the next phase can start.
June 12, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Here's the latest update of the construction progress for the New Mactan Naval Base, as part of the bigger masterplan for the entire area. Currently, only Phase 1 (where construction is ongoing) is ongoing, and no updates available yet on when the next phase can start.
Images of the launching ceremony of the future BRP Rajah Sulayman PS-20, with (per MaxD) a Leonardo SPS-732 radar. Noticeable as well are the 76mm main gun, some mounts for manual machine guns, and what seems to be a space for VLS SAM (w/ reloading crane)
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June 12, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Images of the launching ceremony of the future BRP Rajah Sulayman PS-20, with (per MaxD) a Leonardo SPS-732 radar. Noticeable as well are the 76mm main gun, some mounts for manual machine guns, and what seems to be a space for VLS SAM (w/ reloading crane)
www.news1.kr/industry/gen...
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The Rajah Sulayman PS-20, first of the HDP-2200 Offshore Patrol Vessels by Hyundai Heavy Industries for the #PhilippineNavy during its launch earlier today.
Visible equipment include the SharpEye Radar, Aselsan SMASH & likely Terma 6000 Radar
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Visible equipment include the SharpEye Radar, Aselsan SMASH & likely Terma 6000 Radar
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June 11, 2025 at 3:56 PM
The Rajah Sulayman PS-20, first of the HDP-2200 Offshore Patrol Vessels by Hyundai Heavy Industries for the #PhilippineNavy during its launch earlier today.
Visible equipment include the SharpEye Radar, Aselsan SMASH & likely Terma 6000 Radar
🎥 www.youtube.com/shorts/DXpb-...
Visible equipment include the SharpEye Radar, Aselsan SMASH & likely Terma 6000 Radar
🎥 www.youtube.com/shorts/DXpb-...
The #PhilippineMarineCorps is also constructing a new base inside the Bataan Technology Park, being developed by the BCDA. This aims to provide the Marines with a modern, state-of-the-art facility to support their operations, including disaster relief and peace & order activities.
June 9, 2025 at 11:46 PM
The #PhilippineMarineCorps is also constructing a new base inside the Bataan Technology Park, being developed by the BCDA. This aims to provide the Marines with a modern, state-of-the-art facility to support their operations, including disaster relief and peace & order activities.
Based on undated satellite images of the Basa Airbase in Luzon - but likely from the last few months, there have been a lot of new constructions and activities in the facility. It's unclear which of these are part of EDCA, or from the AFP.
June 9, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Based on undated satellite images of the Basa Airbase in Luzon - but likely from the last few months, there have been a lot of new constructions and activities in the facility. It's unclear which of these are part of EDCA, or from the AFP.
As shared by someone from the @defensepitz.bsky.social FB comments, the full list of names for the upcoming HDP-2200 ships are listed below, to be named the Rajah Sulayman Class OPV Ships.
June 2, 2025 at 1:11 PM
As shared by someone from the @defensepitz.bsky.social FB comments, the full list of names for the upcoming HDP-2200 ships are listed below, to be named the Rajah Sulayman Class OPV Ships.
A few higher resolution images came out of the ATR-72MPA of the #PhilippineAirForce likely performing flight tests.
🔗 www.flickr.com/photos/14725...
🔗 www.flickr.com/photos/14725...
May 23, 2025 at 1:19 PM
A few higher resolution images came out of the ATR-72MPA of the #PhilippineAirForce likely performing flight tests.
🔗 www.flickr.com/photos/14725...
🔗 www.flickr.com/photos/14725...
From Eyorio @ X: The Philippine Navy Naval Air Wing's #AW-159 Anti-Submarine Helicopter, onboard the #PhilippineNavy BRP Miguel Malvar FFG-06 Guided Missile Frigate. The Philippines' AW-159 helicopter is seen equipped with an air-launched Spike NLOS missiles.
May 23, 2025 at 1:15 PM
From Eyorio @ X: The Philippine Navy Naval Air Wing's #AW-159 Anti-Submarine Helicopter, onboard the #PhilippineNavy BRP Miguel Malvar FFG-06 Guided Missile Frigate. The Philippines' AW-159 helicopter is seen equipped with an air-launched Spike NLOS missiles.
View from the other side of the #PhilippineAirForce ATR-72MPA, with a slightly lower angle. It's difficult to see if there are additional equipment (i.e. Sonobuoys, Chaff/Flare, SIGINT, etc.) based from the photos.
📷 lorenzo_ambrino_avphotos
📷 lorenzo_ambrino_avphotos
May 16, 2025 at 9:18 PM
View from the other side of the #PhilippineAirForce ATR-72MPA, with a slightly lower angle. It's difficult to see if there are additional equipment (i.e. Sonobuoys, Chaff/Flare, SIGINT, etc.) based from the photos.
📷 lorenzo_ambrino_avphotos
📷 lorenzo_ambrino_avphotos
ATR-72 of the PAF has been spotted. It looks like the sensors installed are the FLIR, radar, and some SIGINT antennae on top.
📷 lorenzo_ambrino_avphotos
📷 lorenzo_ambrino_avphotos
May 15, 2025 at 2:13 AM
ATR-72 of the PAF has been spotted. It looks like the sensors installed are the FLIR, radar, and some SIGINT antennae on top.
📷 lorenzo_ambrino_avphotos
📷 lorenzo_ambrino_avphotos
It looks like it's confirmed now that Tail 1702 / PROVA10 / CSX62349 is the first ATR-72MP of the Philippine Air Force. The photo below from the watermarked source has PAF markings, with a radar on the belly, and what seems to be a FLIR turret.
May 15, 2025 at 1:09 AM
It looks like it's confirmed now that Tail 1702 / PROVA10 / CSX62349 is the first ATR-72MP of the Philippine Air Force. The photo below from the watermarked source has PAF markings, with a radar on the belly, and what seems to be a FLIR turret.
It looks like one of the #PhilippineAirForce bound ATR-72MPA has undergone its first test flight last month after retrofitting started around August last year.
This involves the Long Range Patrol Aircraft Project for 2 units of the ATR-72MPA platform, through Israel’s Elbit Systems Ltd.
This involves the Long Range Patrol Aircraft Project for 2 units of the ATR-72MPA platform, through Israel’s Elbit Systems Ltd.
May 13, 2025 at 12:35 PM
It looks like one of the #PhilippineAirForce bound ATR-72MPA has undergone its first test flight last month after retrofitting started around August last year.
This involves the Long Range Patrol Aircraft Project for 2 units of the ATR-72MPA platform, through Israel’s Elbit Systems Ltd.
This involves the Long Range Patrol Aircraft Project for 2 units of the ATR-72MPA platform, through Israel’s Elbit Systems Ltd.