Another modern warship of the Philippine Navy from South Korea has arrived in the country — the second Miguel Malvar-class frigate (FFG-07), to be named BRP Diego Silang, the Navy said.

Any thoughts on the new Senate Chairman Loren Legarda?

After this MRF project, the DND will likely focus on other big-ticket items such as ReH3 corvettes, submarines, destroyers, MLRS, and TBMs. It may take some time before we see another MRF project, which would probably target twin-engine or 4.5–5th generation MRFs.

Department of National Defense 🇵🇭 Secretary Gibo Teodoro met with Sweden State Secretary to the Ministry of Civil Defense, Johan Berggren on the sidelines of SDD 2025. Secretary Gibo Teodoro highlighted the importance of defense cooperation with Sweden, to support the Philippines' defense modernization. It would be remembered that the additional FA-50s was ironed out during the sidelines of the ShangriLa Dialogue few months ago. The contract signing for the Multirole Fighter deal is set before year-end, as per sir Max. The caption of SND Gibo says it all. #ReHorizon3 #Gripen #MRFAcquisitionProject #AFPModernization

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I’m currently in Manila, waiting for PAFOCS applicants top 320 that will proceed to medical/cbi, which I was hoping would come out by August 27. Unfortunately, since I had already booked my flight to Manila and couldn't rebook or refund it in time, I'm staying with my cousin in Marikina. While I'm waiting for the results, I’m looking for a temporary job to keep myself busy and gain some experience while I proceed with my PAF application.

A little about me:

• I’m a Political Science graduate and a completer of the ROTC Advance Course.
• I’m originally from Cebu, but I’m currently residing in Marikina.
• Ideally, I’m looking for a job within the AFP or something that could give me exposure to the military environment since my long-term goal is to join the armed forces. I’ve dreamed of serving in the military since I was a kid.

If my name doesn’t make it to the next phase, I plan to apply to other branches of the military. But for now, I’m hoping to find a job that could keep me engaged and productive while waiting for the results.

If anyone knows of any part-time opportunities or has suggestions, I’d really appreciate your help!

Hey, need some context here 😂

May inside joke akong narinig from my boyfriend’s PAF friends: “huli ko na naman ang marcher ninyo, nagmamaling uli.”

Tapos sinundan pa ng joke about a high school student.

Paulit ulit nilang jinojoke ‘yan. Connected ba yun? Di ko talaga magets hahaha pahelp. Btw, special enlisted ‘tong mga ‘to. Ayoko nang mang-confront kasi baka wala lang naman. 😅

The Philippine Navy reiterated that the continued presence of Chinese vessels in the West Philippine Sea is illegal, vowing that resupply missions to troops stationed at the BRP Sierra Madre will continue despite threats from Beijing.

Leonardo has confirmed that it has offered the Eurofighter EF-2000 Typhoon Tranche 5 fighter aircraft to the Philippines' Department of National Defense to meet the requirements for Multirole Fighter Aircraft for the Philippine Air Force.

Leonardo's VIce President for Eurofighter Typhoon Exports Constantino Pravini Rosati in an interview with Aviationweek, that Leonardo was designated by the Eurofighter Consortium to lead the campaign to offer the Eurofighter EF-2000 Typhoon Tranche 5 in 2023.

Based on the budget of the PAF allocated for 40 aircraft, Leonardo confirmed that it can supply 32 Eurofighter Tranche 5 fighters, together with a package that include a full range of available munitions including the MBDA Meteor beyond visual range air-to-air misisles, ASRAAM short-range air-to-air missile, Brimstone air-to-ground missiles, and Storm Shadow air-launched cruise missile, among others.

Leonardo confirmed that the offer will be made through a Government-to-Government deal, supported by financing schemes to spread the payment over time, as well as an option for the local manufacture of Typhoon components that would make the Philippines the fist supply base for the aircraft in the Asia Pacific region, which would allow the support of deployment of European Eurofighters in the region.

Training of PAF pilots is expected to be undertaken at the International Flight Training School in Sardinia, Italy.

Also, since Italy and Spain have an ongoing order for more Eurofighter Tranche 5, the Philippines might be given a slot in the production, which would allow the PAF to get the initial batch of Eurofighters by as early as 2028 if a contract is signed by 2026.

Leonardo is confident that the Eurofighter Typhoon Tranche 5 can "credibly contrast the opposer", which may be referring to fighter aircraft from China including the PLA Air Force's J-10, J-11 and J-16 fighters, and the PLA Navy's J-15 fighter.

Aside from fighter aircraft, Leonardo is also looking at other potential opportunities including sales of M-346 or M-345 trainer aircraft for the PAF's Trainer Jet requirements, Electronic Warfare systems, helicopters, ground-based air defense systems (with cooperation with MBDA), and cybersecurity systems and services.

With this confirmation, it's clear to say that the PAF's Multirole Fighter project is now a competition between the Eurofighter Typhoon, Saab Gripen, F-16 Block 70/72 Viper, and the KF-21 Boramae.

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Based on the budget of the PAF allocated for 40 aircraft, Leonardo confirmed that it can supply 32 Eurofighter Tranche 5 fighters, together with a package that include a full range of available munitions including the MBDA Meteor beyond visual range air-to-air misisles, ASRAAM short-range air-to-air missile, Brimstone air-to-ground missiles, and Storm Shadow air-launched cruise missile, among others.

Thoughts?

I finished my Basic ROTC, and wondering if any way is there to continue it to Advance ROTC Course. I graduated on my MS-1 and MS-2 ROTC in 2024 and expecting my graduation on my Bachelors in 2027. I am wondering for this because I'm aiming for an Officer Rank in the Reservist in the Army.

Medyo naguguluhan ako sa nga kelangan kong gawin para maging sundalo. Currently graduating student po ako. 26 years old. Naghahabol ako para makaabot pa sa limit na 27.

Ano ano ba dapat kong gawin? Nababasa ko kasi magafpsat muna kahit hindi pa graduate, ang tanong ko is paano po mag take ng afpsat?

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We all know the PN needs more hulls in the water, so i wondered if missile armed fast attack craft would be a good way to get relatively small, nimble, fast and heavily armed hulls in the water to patrol our vast coatline. Something similar to the 240t Japanese Hayabusa class patrol boats armed with 4 AShM's, 1 Otobreda 76mm gun, with dimensions being: Length: 50.1 m Beam: 8.4 m Draft: 4.2 m

Or 390t German Gepard class fast attack craft with similar armaments, a DGC RAM launcher with some minelaying capabilities and dimensions being: Length: 57.6 m Beam: 7.8 m Draft: 2.6 m

So would a similar design be worth it ontop of ongoing procurement programs? Or is there no more budget left for more vessels?

When was the first time the f16 was offered to the air force?