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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.
August 18, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Namely, these are the Leonardo Helicopter Integrated Defensive Aids System (HIDAS), which includes the countermeasure dispenser (CMD), missile warning system and radar warning receiver.

These are important equipment to help with survivability in the event of a conflict.
July 11, 2025 at 6:26 PM
The interesting bits:
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July 10, 2025 at 1:38 AM
-PA Aeromedical Helicopter (Bell 412EPX) is awaiting implementing arrangement with Canada gov, for G2G
-PN Fridate (Full Complement) Lot 1 - Platforms w/ Launchers for Neg. Proc., waiting SND Approval. Php34B budget
-PN ASW Helicopter. SND Approved Neg. Proc. for Php42.29B ABC
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July 10, 2025 at 1:25 AM
The biggest problem with the KC-130J is likely the long lead time for deliveries, like how the current order for C-130J-30s is taking a long time.

There may be an opportunity for Embraer to provide a great alternative for this requirement.
July 2, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Especially with how stingy and difficult budgeting would be, it's highly likely that the candidates here are the latter two, with a lot of benefits in choosing the KC-130J - with STOL, the PAF having great familiarity of the platform, and FMS/FMS options.
July 2, 2025 at 8:39 AM
June 12, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Masterplan image c/o MaxDefense
June 12, 2025 at 9:33 PM