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More photos of the Philippine Navy 🇵🇭's BRP Rajah Sulayman (PS-20) Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV), BRP Diego Silang (FFG-7) Guided Missile Frigate, and BRP Tarlac (LD-601) LPD, docked in Cebu. The Philippine Navy is aiming to boost their Anti-Submarine Warfare capabilities, with the new OPVs and Frigates. The six ordered HDP-2200 Offshore Patrol Vessels will have Anti-Submarine Warfare capabilities, hopefully it will be upgraded later on with Surface-to-air Missiles and Anti-ship Missiles, to make it a real Corvette.

Photos from my friend, Jan Edaño

The Philippine Navy 🇵🇭's BRP Rajah Sulayman PS-20 Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV), with BRP Tarlac (LD-601) Landing Platform Dock (LPD), docked in Cebu for the country's ASEAN Summit Chairmanship. The Miguel Malvar-class Frigate, BRP Diego Silang (FFG-7) is also docked in the port. The Philippine Navy has conducted recently the arrival ceremony for the second batch of the six Sulayman-class OPVs, the future BRP Rajah Lakandula PS-21 OPV.

BRP Jose Rizal (FFG-14) Guided Missile Frigate has welcomed the newest warship of the Philippine Navy 🇵🇭, the future BRP Rajah Lakandula (PS-21) / OPV2. HD Hyundai Heavy Industries 🇰🇷 has delivered the second HDP-2200 Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) faster than expected, and ahead of schedule. HD HHI is not beating the allegations of being a reliable strategic partner of the Philippine Navy.

Video from BRP Jose Rizal FFG-14

The Philippine Navy 🇵🇭 has conducted the arrival ceremony for its newest warship, the second ship of the six HDP-2200 OPVs, the future BRP Rajah Lakandula PS-21, on May 8, 2026 at Naval Operating Base - Subic. HD Hyundai Heavy Industries 🇰🇷 has delivered the Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV), ahead of schedule.

Different angles of the deployment of the SPYDER Medium-Range Integrated Air and Missile Defense System (IAMDS) of the Philippine Air Force 🇵🇭, during the Balikatan 2026. Armed Forces of the Philippines' Chief of Staff, General Romeo S. Brawner Jr. emphasized the need for more Air and Missile Defense Systems, to effectively defend the Philippines.

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The Armed Forces of the Philippines 🇵🇭 Chief of Staff, Gen. Romeo S. Brawner Jr., said that the Philippines will acquire additional missile systems, the ones that was deployed in Balikatan 2026. The Type 88 SSM, NMESIS, Typhon MRC, HIMARS and the BrahMos Missiles was deployed. Either one of those, or add'l BrahMos Missile System. He also emphasized the need for additional air and missile defense systems.

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The Philippine Air Force 🇵🇭's A-29B Super Tucano light attack aircraft equipped with Lizard-3 Precision Guided Bomb. This boosts the air-to-ground weapon system of the A-29B Super Tucanos, as it gives precise, and powerful strike capabilities, both for internal and external defense use.

Screengrab from 15th Strike Wing's AVP

Japanese 🇯🇵 Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi met with Defense 🇵🇭 Secretary Gibo Teodoro, to discuss the transfer of Abukuma-class Destroyer Escorts. The Abukuma-class DE are expected to be transferred to the Philippine Navy free-of-charge. He also met President Bongbong Marcos.

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The first ever live-fire exercise of the Typhon Mid-Range Capability (MRC) missile system of the United States for Balikatan Exercises. The Type 88 anti-ship missiles of Japan Self Defense Force and the BrahMos Anti-ship Missile System of the Philippine Marine Corps will also be deployed for the Maritime Strike Exercise.

BRP Diego Silang FFG-7 and BRP Rajah Sulayman PS-20 Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) together. The second HDP-2200 OPV of the Philippine Navy, the future BRP Rajah Lakandula PS-21 has finally arrived in Subic, ahead of schedule. The 3rd OPV, the future BRP Rajah Humabon PS-22 is expected to be launched soon.

Video from Jan Edaño

More photos of the Philippine Army's Sabrah Tank and the Type 16 MCV of the Japan Ground Self Defense Force, showcasing the two countries' firepower capabilities. The Army is also interested to acquire the Type 16 MCV, according to MaxDefense Philippines.

Photos from the Armor Pambato Division.

Good news! The second 2,400-ton Offshore Patrol Vessel of the Philippine Navy 🇵🇭, the future BRP Rajah Lakandula PS-21 Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) is now on its way to Philippines. She's currently sailing in the East China Sea. HHI 🇰🇷 has proven again it's fast delivery record.

I expect the future BRP Rajah Lakandula PS-21 Offshore Patrol Vessel to reach the Philippines in the coming hours, and to arrive in Naval Operating Base - Subic this Saturday, May 2 or by Sunday. HD Hyundai Heavy Industries 🇰🇷 has delivered the second HDP-2200 OPV of the Navy, ahead of schedule. They're really impressive in delivering our new warships faster than expected! Soon, the next will be the future BRP Rajah Humabon PS-22 and BRP Sultan Kudarat PS-23, and the last two ships. And the two additional Miguel Malvar-class Frigates. With this fast construction phase, HHI really deserves more contract from the DND/PN.

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The Type 16 maneuver combat vehicles of Japan Ground Self Defense Force 🇯🇵 and the Sabrah Light Tanks of the Philippine Army 🇵🇭 has conducted a joint live-fire exercise together for the first time, since the activation of the Reciprocal Access Agreement. This drill is part of the Balikatan 2026. MaxDefense Philippines said the Philippine Army intends to acquire the Type 16 MCV now that Japan removed the arms export restrictions.

Photos and videos from MGen. Mike Logico

Two of the newest Korean-built warships of the Philippine Navy 🇵🇭 was spotted sailing together, a Miguel Malvar-class Guided Missile Frigate, and the BRP Rajah Sulayman PS-20 Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV). The Philippine Navy is set to receive more OPVs and new Frigates from HD Hyundai Heavy Industries 🇰🇷 soon. The second OPV, the future BRP Rajah Lakandula PS-21 is expected to be delivered by June or July 2026. While the first batch of the additional two new HDF-3200 next-generation frigates of the Philippine Navy from HD Hyundai Heavy Industries is expected to be delivered by 2028.

Spotted by, and photo of Mr. Jan Edaño

The 12th Brigade, Japan Ground Self Defense Force 🇯🇵 delegations has visited the Armor Division, and inspected the Philippine Army 🇵🇭's Sabrah Light Tanks. The first-ever live fire exercise involving the tanks and armored assets from both armed forces is scheduled on May 1-2, 2026.

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Latest photos of the deployment of the Philippine Air Force 🇵🇭's SPYDER Medium Range Surface-to-Air Missile System for the Integrated Air and Missile Defense Exercise in Balikatan 2026. The PAF's SPYDER GBADS has a range up to 40-80km. It was used alongside the MADIS and Avenger system, showcasing the latest air defense system of the Philippines with our allies.

Photo from the Armed Forces of the Philippines

According to a Korean press, the Philippines (DND/PAF) have already sent their delegations for test flights and inspection of KF-21 Boramae in South Korea, to evaluate the capabilities of the KF-21s. The KF-21 Boramae 4.5-generation fighter jet is expected to be acquired by the Philippine Air Force 🇵🇭, for it's Multi-Role Fighter Acquisition Project. It is expected also for the Philippine delegates to inspect the construction of our new FA-50s, and to negotiate the terms of financing for the acquisition of KF-21s. Hopefully KAI will release the photos. This is one step forward for the realization of the acquisition of KF-21s, hopefully this year.

https://www.news2day.co.kr/article/20260427500112

Japan Self Defense Force 🇯🇵 has deployed their Type 11 short-range air defense missile system, to participate in Balikatan 2026's Integrated Air and Missile Defense drills, with the Armed Forces of the Philippines 🇵🇭's SPYDER GBADS. This implements the Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA), with the Type 11 missile deployment.

The Type 88 Surface-to-ship Missiles of the Japan Self Defense Force 🇯🇵 has arrived in the Philippines, for it's deployment in this year's Balikatan Exercises. The Type 88 will be launched for the maritime strike exercise, with the Armed Forces of the Philippines 🇵🇭's BrahMos Missiles simulated firing. The Philippine Navy's SSM-710K C-Star missiles mounted on its Frigates, and FA-50PH Fighting Eagle's AGM-65 Maverick missiles are also expected to participate.

According to a Korean press, Korea Aerospace Industries 🇰🇷's FA-50 Fighting Eagle (obviously the Block 70 version) is still the leading candidate for the next LCA procurement of the Philippine Air Force 🇵🇭, to form a 3rd squadron of FA-50PHs. The PAF acquired additional new 12 FA-50 Block 70 fighter jets last year, with the first batch (3 units) expected to be delivered by late 2026, or within 2027. It's a good proposal from KAI, so it is ideal for the Marcos administration to seal the 3rd FA-50 squadron this year. Whether for a single seat FA-50 Block 70 or still the two seater.

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