At PACIFIC 2019, the naval defense exposition held last week in Sydney, Australia, Austal unveiled the design of the Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) that the local shipbuilder is currently pitching to the Philippine Navy.
The Republic of Korea (RoK) Navy former Po Hang-class corvette Chungju was formally handed over to the Philippine Navy today, August 5, at the RoKN’s Jinhae Naval Base. Renamed BRP Conrado Yap (PS-39), the vessel will now sail to the Philippines.
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has green-lighted an acquisition plan for two new corvettes and other naval assets, the Philippine Navy chief Vice Admiral Robert Empedrad said on June 17, 2019 – Naval News.
MBDA’s Simbad-RC Very Short Range Air Defense (VSHORAD) System has been selected by the Philippine Navy for its future José Rizal-class frigates, currently being constructed by the South Korean shipbuilder, Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) in Ulsan.
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