u/-Lonecoyote-

Would love to hear your own fan casts. Who do you think would fit the characters best?

"The Eurofighter program has consistently configured the aircraft to meet each operator's specific environmental and operational conditions, a reflection of the platform's design flexibility and the depth of engineering experience behind it," Enrico Fossatti, head of Leonardo's Eurofighter Export Campaigns for marketing and sales, said in an email reply to the Philippine News Agency on Tuesday.

Read more at: https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1281761

PS: Can they customize the PH variant to have lower operational cost? Anyway, the DND still needs to solve their problem on funding the MRF Project.

Source: https://x.com/ReHorizon3/status/2084556931541471500?s=20

Source: https://x.com/PhilDefOSINT/status/2084429109078511745?s=20

Still hoping the Philippine Navy can get two more Pohang-class corvettes in the future, preferably ROKS Sinseong and ROKS Gongju.

Fast forward a few months, and the DND signed a contract for two additional MMCFs on December 26, 2025.

https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2025/12/hd-hhi-signs-contract-to-build-two-new-frigates-to-philippine-navy/

In an interview over Radyo Pilipinas late Wednesday, Teodoro, in a mix of Filipino and English, said ground troops “need to react fast and they must be fully protected, along with their vehicles.”

”Kaya nag-e-embark tayo na bumili ng 500 plus fighting vehicles para protektado ang ating mga sundalo (and that is why we are embarking on acquiring 500 plus fighting vehicles to ensure that troops will be protected)," he said.

Read more at: https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1280090

Source: https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1279873

Source: https://x.com/PhilDefOSINT/status/2077893800085835954?s=20

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIVZQkvS-C8

Secretary of National Defense Gilberto C. Teodoro, Jr. highlighted the strategic direction for the future enhancement of the Government Arsenal (GA) by aligning its long-term defense trajectory with modernization and workforce development, during his visit on July 8, 2026. He also held a dialogue with the GA personnel.

Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro announced on the 7th that the Philippines has reached a general agreement with Japan on the transfer of five used escort ships from the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). He stated that the ships are expected to be fully accepted within a few years. He made the remarks to reporters in the capital, Manila.

The Philippines had previously expressed its intention to acquire at least three ships for operational reasons. Teodoro welcomed the transfer, describing it as “a testament to Japan’s goodwill toward the Philippines.”

The vessels in question are Abukuma-class escort ships, which entered service from 1989 onward. They are equipped with high-performance naval guns, a full suite of anti-ship missile systems, and short torpedo tubes as their primary armament. They are expected to be decommissioned around fiscal year 2027.

Source: https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/07ccd904e97a4a54b99572463a93a366f66c06f0

>"We look forward in continuity of collaboration (🇮🇩🇵🇭), in the years ahead"

The Philippine Navy Chief’s positive statement has given PT PAL some hope that the PN might seriously consider their 60-meter KCR Batch III offer. The deal would also include a Technology Transfer package to support local shipbuilding capabilities in the Philippines.

While some netizens are calling for the DND and Navy to boycott PT PAL over the delays in the additional Tarlac-class LPDs, the Navy leadership seems focused on keeping pragmatic cooperation moving forward.

Source: https://x.com/LembagaKERIS/status/2071939184965914892?s=20

Based on what I've seen in the online defense community, the EF-2000 Tranche 5 is currently the favorite to be the second MRF model alongside the KF-21 Blk I due to Leonardo's promise of fast delivery.

That said, I think the F-16V still has a chance because of our close alliance with the US, while the Gripen E remains an attractive option due to its cost-effectiveness. For now, I wouldn't rule out any of the three.

Source: https://x.com/LembagaKERIS/status/2067539885624553783?s=20

CIAC president and CEO Jojit Alcazar said the partnership is a major win for the country’s aerospace sector, aligning with the mandates of the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) to promote high-value industrial development.

“This investment represents a significant milestone in Clark’s continued emergence as a leading aviation and aerospace hub,” Alcazar said.

Heatcon’s facilities support major aviation players in the region, including Boeing, and are expected to further strengthen Clark’s position as an attractive destination for aircraft Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) services,” he added.

Read more at: https://bilyonaryo.com/2026/06/10/25-year-lease-deal-signed-boeing-supplier-heatcon-to-build-aerospace-facility-in-clark/business/

Source: https://x.com/ogzhn_uyg/status/2059889058571034684?s=20