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Rendergin of the proposed OPV design. Image source: ASFAT brochure

Turkish ASFAT set to export OPV to the Philippines

Turkish state-owned ASFAT Inc. announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding with the Philippine Aerospace Development Corporation (PADC), the government entity for the development of the Philippine aerospace industry, during ADAS (Asian Defense and Security) 2022 in Manila, Philippines.

Tayfun Ozberk 29 Apr 2022

This story was updated 3 May 2022 to reflect the fact that the Philippine Navy is still considering three different designs for its OPV project

According to ASFAT’s social media posts, high-ranking Philippine Navy officials visited the ASFAT booth at the fair and showed interest in Turkish naval products.

While the signatories have not issued a statement on the contents of the signed MOU, according to information from publicly available sources, the contract for the delivery of 6 offshore patrol vessels by ASFAT to the Philippine Department of National Defense is expected to be signed soon.

ASFAT ile Filipinler Havacılık-Uzay Savunma Şirketi PADC arasında Mutabakat Protokolü İmza Töreni gerçekleştirildi.Her iki ülke için hayırlı olsun!
The Memorandum of Understanding Signing Ceremony was held between ASFAT and PADC. Best wishes for the two Government Companies!🇵🇭🇹🇷 pic.twitter.com/Iq3yKd4v1B

— ASFAT (@MSB_ASFAT) April 27, 2022

In the meantime, ASFAT released a video showing its brand-new OPV design during the exhibition. According to the video, the 2,000-ton OPV will be 86.2 meters long and 14 meters wide. It will be powered by two diesel engines allowing the vessel to reach a top speed of 23 knots. It will have a range of 6,000 nautical miles and will have an endurance of 23 days at sea.

The new OPV will be equipped with an advanced combat management system, electronic support system (ESM), sonar, air-to-surface search radar, and tactical data link. The new ship will not only be capable of conducting maritime security operations and border patrols in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ), but also ISR missions, air and ground defence, naval fire support, and protection of critical facilities.

Turkey's ASFAT set to export OPV to Philippines
Photo of the new OPV cropped from ASFAT brochure

The OPVs will be armed with a 76-mm main gun, two 30-mm, and two 12.7-mm guns. The video also shows that the new OPVs will be equipped with a helipad for 10-tonne helicopters, but will not have a hangar to house the helicopter. The ships will be able to conduct helicopter operations up to sea state 5 and will be capable of in-flight refueling (HIFR).

Turkey’s ASFAT unveils its offshore patrol vessel offer to the Philippine Navy at the ADAS 2022 exhibition pic.twitter.com/XWwdseId0D

— Frances Mangosing 🇵🇭 (@FMangosingINQ) April 27, 2022

ASFAT has been building four MILGEM-class corvettes for the Pakistan Navy, in what has been dubbed the single-largest export of the flourishing Turkish defense industry. The first two corvettes are expected to be delivered in 2023 by the Pakistan Navy, and in 2024 for the other two.

Update 3 May 2022

The Philippine government has not yet selected a winning bidder for its OPV project. The end user is reviewing proposals from three shipyards, which include ASFAT of Turkey, HHI of South Korea and Israel Shipyards. It is likely that the final decision and contract award will be made by the next government, following the elections. The 2022 Philippine presidential and vice presidential elections are scheduled to be held on Monday, May 9, 2022, as part of the 2022 general election.

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Posted by : Tayfun Ozberk
Tayfun Ozberk is a former naval officer who is expert in Above Water Warfare especially in Littoral Waters. He has a Bachelor Degree in Computer Science. After serving the Turkish Navy for 16 years, he started writing articles for several media. Tayfun also offers analysis services on global naval strategies. He's based in Mersin, Turkey.

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