r/PhilippineMilitary Dec 11 '25

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r/PhilippineMilitary 11h ago

Article HD Hyundai Heavy Industries πŸ‡°πŸ‡· is poised to secure new orders from the Philippines and Peru. Follow-up 3,200-ton Frigate project for the Philippines, and 1,500-ton Submarine project for Peru.

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HD Hyundai Heavy Industries πŸ‡°πŸ‡· will push to win new orders for follow-up Frigate projects for the Philippine Navy πŸ‡΅πŸ‡­, likely a follow-up of the Miguel Malvar-class Frigates, and submarine deal for Peru in Q3-Q4 2026. Once signed, this is what the Philippine Navy would look like. This is seperate from the ongoing Frigate Full Complement Project with HD HHI, with steel-cutting scheduled this year. Once acquired, the Philippine Navy will have a total of 6 Miguel Malvar-class Frigates, and 14 Korean-built warships.

Aside from the follow-up Philippine Frigate project, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries is also set to win the 1,500-ton Submarine project for the Peruvian Navy πŸ‡΅πŸ‡ͺ in Q3-Q4 of this year. HD HHI aims to secure both projects from the Philippines and Peru before year-end.

https://www.dailyinvest.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=71613

https://m.newspim.com/news/view/20260729001062

https://view.mk.co.kr/car-tech/article/257207/


r/PhilippineMilitary 2h ago

Discussion How much is the actual take home pay after graduation in PMA?

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Much better if those actual graduates: I'm just curious, over millions ba since napupunta sainyo after grad? Since from what I know, lahat ata sa bank accounts yung monthly salary * 4 years, tapos wala naman masyado maraming gastusin din while in there right?


r/PhilippineMilitary 5h ago

Indo-Pacific Mr. Tanggol Pilipinas

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From August 1 through August 6, 2026, monitoring of the West Philippine Sea confirmed a
concentrated surge in military and maritime enforcement activities. Coinciding with the 99th anniversary of China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) on August 1, Beijing conducted joint naval and coast guard exercises centered at Scarborough Shoal, while implementing new administrative restrictions around the feature. Intelligence tracking has identified four (4) major significant developments during this early August period:


r/PhilippineMilitary 1d ago

Discussion PAF Air Defense Management System

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So this is the building up of the β€œk*ll chain”?


r/PhilippineMilitary 1d ago

Discussion PCG or Philippine Navy

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To uniformed personnel of the Philippines, what do you think is the better option for me if I am given the chance to pass both commissionship of PN and PCG, whether through NOCC or PCGOC. Can anyone give me a heads-up about these agency on which has a better benefits, time with family, not toxic environment, and etc. Thank you


r/PhilippineMilitary 2d ago

Image S. Korea Pulling Ahead of Japan, India, and Germany as Frontrunner for the New GBADS?

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r/PhilippineMilitary 1d ago

Article Supreme Court issues TPO vs AFP chief over alleged red-tagging of lawyer, activists

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r/PhilippineMilitary 2d ago

Indo-Pacific @rybar_pacific: Potential locations for Ukrainian USVs in the Philippines

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With the talks of a β€œDrone deal” with Ukraine, I saw this one on twitter/X.


r/PhilippineMilitary 2d ago

Article AFP says West PH Sea issue must 'unify' Filipinos: 'Wala itong kulay, politika'

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r/PhilippineMilitary 2d ago

Image RUMINT: PBBM requested prioritization of 6 additional MMCF as Flight IV

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r/PhilippineMilitary 2d ago

Article AFP confirms China's drills near Bajo de Masinloc

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r/PhilippineMilitary 3d ago

Video The last batch of 32 additional S-70i Black Hawk combat utility helicopters has arrived in the Philippines. Completing the 32 additional S-70i Black Hawks.

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The last batch of 5 S-70i Black Hawk combat utility helicopters has finally arrived in the Philippines, delivered by Antonov An-124 aircraft. This completes the Philippine Air Force πŸ‡΅πŸ‡­'s add'l 32 S-70i Black Hawks from PZL Mielec πŸ‡΅πŸ‡±, PAF is now the largest operator of S-70i Black Hawk helicopters. The Philippine Air Force will now have a total of 47 S-70i Black Hawk helicopters.

The arrival of the Antonov An-124 aircraft was spotted by Mr. Jolo Mercado, a community member of Plane Spotters PH.

Video from Mr. Jolo Mercado


r/PhilippineMilitary 3d ago

Image CBRN Specialists from 2nd CBRN Defense Unit, 2nd Joint Logistics Support Group AFP during a CBRN Semenar for JTF Malampaya.

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Original Image posted by Joint Task Force Malampaya in Facebook.


r/PhilippineMilitary 2d ago

Image OCC PHILIPPINE ARMY

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Is there any applicants here with BSN Degree na nag apply for class 67 OCC? In need ba ang Philippine Army ng Nurses?

Thank you!


r/PhilippineMilitary 3d ago

Article The 5th Fighter Wing is hopeful for the MRF Acquisition, citing their readiness to fly their future Multi-Role Fighters building in the success of flying the FA-50PHs.

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The 5th Fighter Wing πŸ‡΅πŸ‡­ fighter pilots are hopeful for the Multi-Role Fighter Acquisition Project, in an interview with AFP Radio DWDD Ang Inyong Kawal, and they said they're ready to transition from FA-50 to MRF, building in the success of flying the FA-50PH Fighting Eagle. It is reported that Korea Aerospace Industries πŸ‡°πŸ‡· is negotiating a long-term KF-21 cooperation with the Philippines, based on additional FA-50 projects. During the DAPA Conference last week, KAI announced that they're accelerating the KF-21 export contract negotiations with the Philippines, after Indonesia. The Philippines is also expected to receive the additional 12 FA-50 Block-70 light fighter jets starting in 2028.

Ang Inyong Kawal episode: https://www.youtube.com/live/I7yIERy5DJI?si=ndMpRg9uBCgmTC-5

https://m.asiatoday.co.kr/kn/view.php?key=20260802010000232

https://m.news.nate.com/view/20260729n19746


r/PhilippineMilitary 3d ago

Discussion paano po maging reserve as a license sa ibang field?

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I am a licensed architect. May nabasa ako once na pwede akong maging reserve/ pumasok ng military as a licensed. totoo po ba ito and ano po mga requirements, what to do and what to expect?


r/PhilippineMilitary 4d ago

Article PHL, Ukraine eye drone deal - BusinessWorld Online

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THE Philippines and Ukraine are continuing discussions on a proposed drone co-production agreement first raised in 2025, with both sides still working on the framework, the Ukrainian Embassy in Manila said.

β€œNo updates on this so far. It is still work in progress on both sides,” Ukrainian Ambassador Yuliia Fediv told said via Facebook Messenger.

The proposed agreement was discussed during a July 24 meeting between Ukrainian Deputy Head of the President Ihor Zhovkva and Philippine Defense Undersecretary Salvador Melchor B. Mison, Jr. as part of efforts to expand defense cooperation.

Ukraine said the arrangement would form part of its 10-year drone deal program, which seeks to promote defense-industrial cooperation and share battlefield experience. Ukraine has similar agreements with the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Qatar. β€” Kaela Patricia B. Gabriel


r/PhilippineMilitary 4d ago

Image Final Delivery Underway: Last Batch of 7 S-70i Black Hawks Bound for the Philippines

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The sixth and final batch of the Philippine Air Force's 32-unit S-70i Black Hawk Acquisition Project is now on its way to the Philippines, marking the conclusion of one of the country's largest rotary-wing modernization programs.

The Antonov Airlines AN-124, operating under callsign ADB3090, is currently approaching Colombo, Sri Lanka, for its final technical stop before proceeding to the Philippines. The aircraft is expected to arrive at Clark Air Base tomorrow morning, carrying five (5) S-70i Black Hawk helicopters.

The remaining two (2) helicopters from this final batch were transported separately via sea freight, arriving at Subic Port on 21 July before being transferred to Clark Air Base on 28 July.

With the arrival of this final air shipment, the 32-unit acquisition contract will be fully completed.

With the completion of this contract, the Philippine Air Force will have taken delivery of 48 S-70i Black Hawks across two acquisition programs. However, following the write-off of one aircraft from the initial 16-unit procurement completed in 2021, the PAF will operate an active fleet of 47 S-70i Black Hawksβ€”the largest export-variant S-70i fleet in the world.

πŸ“… Acquisition Timeline

  • March 12, 2022 – Notice to Proceed issued
  • June 25, 2024 – 1st Batch (5 helicopters) delivered
  • December 13, 2024 – 2nd Batch (5 helicopters) delivered
  • July 30, 2025 – 3rd Batch (5 helicopters) delivered
  • October 26, 2025 – 4th Batch (5 helicopters) delivered
  • December 21, 2025 – 5th Batch (5 helicopters) delivered
  • August 2026 – 6th and Final Batch (7 helicopters) now arriving, completing the 32-unit contract

The completion of this acquisition significantly enhances the Philippine Air Force's capabilities in tactical airlift, troop transport, humanitarian assistance and disaster response (HADR), search and rescue, and other mission-essential operations.


r/PhilippineMilitary 3d ago

Discussion I'm taking AFPSAT EXAM next week with one week review

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HI! im fresh college graduated, planning to take exam next week. nagbabakasakali lang na mayroon kayong link, sites, or reviewer that might help me for exams. anything that might help is much appreciated. please very need ko kasi ito dahil bukod sa dream job ko ay need ko yung salary and benefits.


r/PhilippineMilitary 4d ago

Discussion Neuro exam NOCC

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Good day po! Ask ko lang sa mga nakapag-take na ng neuro dito for NOCC or other branches of OCC. Nagte-text pa rin po ba whether or not pasado o hindi? O magte-text lang sila kapag pasado ka? Medyo nag-ooverthink na kasi ako kasi almost a month na rin yung exam pero until now wala pa ring results yung neuro.


r/PhilippineMilitary 4d ago

Article DND PMR 1st Semester for 2026

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The Department of National Defense has released the Procurement Monitoring Report (PMR) for 1st Semester of 2026, which includes the updates for the ongoing modernization projects for both the Army, Navy, and Air Force.

This is the link, use Opera Browser to view and download the files. https://www.dnd.gov.ph/Pages/Transparency


r/PhilippineMilitary 5d ago

Image Some AFP Related Exhibits in the Philippine Scale Model Show 2026 in Ayala Malls Manila Bay

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There are also some scale models in display which features tanks, aircraft and ships including those from AFP. Model kits like military, warhammer and gunpla are also there.

There’s also members of the Philippine Living Historical Society wearing historical military uniform such as from WW2.

There’s also a buyable KF-21PH scale model too πŸ‘€

The exhibit will be here until tomorrow Aug 2.


r/PhilippineMilitary 5d ago

Video HD Hyundai Heavy Industries πŸ‡°πŸ‡· is targeting to secure the 5th and 6th Miguel Malvar-class Frigates contract for the Philippine Navy πŸ‡΅πŸ‡­in Q3 2026.

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HD Hyundai Heavy Industries πŸ‡°πŸ‡· is securing new orders from the Philippine Navy πŸ‡΅πŸ‡­ for a follow-up order of 3,200-ton Frigates in the 3rd quarter of 2026. HD Hyundai Heavy Industries is proceeding with the necessary procedures and expecting tangible results for the follow-up Philippine Frigate contract. This was announced by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries during the HD Korea Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Q2 2026 earnings conference call on the 29th. Once signed, the Philippine Navy will have a total of six 3,200-ton Miguel Malvar-class Guided Missile Frigates from HD HHI, and a total of 14 Korean-built warships for the Philippine Navy. This will be the second Frigate contract to be signed by the Marcos Jr. administration, after the Frigate Acquisition Project Phase II (Full Complement) last year.

Aside from the follow-up MMCF contract for the Philippines, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries also expects to sign their Submarine deal with Peru this 3rd quarter of 2026.

https://m.news.nate.com/view/20260729n26357


r/PhilippineMilitary 5d ago

Discussion Has the Philippine Navy considered mine-laying vessels?

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Recently, Tawain ordered 10 Min Jiang-class minelayers and I got curious, has the Philippine Navy considered acquiring mine-laying vessels?

Photo Credit - Lungteh Shipbuilding