The loading of K745 Blue Shark ASW torpedoes and SSM-710K C-Star Surface-to-ship Missiles of the Philippine Navy π΅π's BRP Miguel Malvar (FFG-6) Guided Missile Frigate, boosting the capabilities of the vessel. Happy 1st Year Commissioning Anniversary to BRP Miguel Malvar (FFG-6)!
Photo from BRP Miguel Malvar FFG-6
The Philippine Air Force π΅π formally held the Blessing Ceremony for the two (2) newly accepted Bell 412EPX Combat Utility Helicopters on May 19, 2026. This is the first two units of the eight new Subaru Bell 412EPX utility helicopters acquired by PAF, delivered last February 27, 2026.
The Philippine Navy π΅π will commission the second Sulayman-class Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV), the BRP Rajah Lakandula (PS-21) on May 29, 2026, during the 128th Philippine Navy Day. Four more HDP-2200 OPVs will arrive by 2028, and six more new AW-159 Anti-Submarine Helicopters in the next four to five years. The Philippine Navy also acquired additional two new Miguel Malvar-class Frigates last December 2025, deliveries will be done in 2029.
The newest warship, and the second OPV of the Philippine Navy π΅π, the future BRP Rajah Lakandula PS-21, was spotted recently in Subic. HD Hyundai Heavy Industries π°π· will deliver four more HDP-2200 OPVs soon, with the future BRP Rajah Humabon PS-22, expected to arrive this year.
Video from Matchatoow2
Korea Aerospace Industries π°π· President Kim Jong-chul announced on 13th, that it is currently in negotiations with Indonesia π²π¨ (development partner), the Philippines π΅π and Malaysia π²πΎ regarding the introduction of KF-21 Boramae fighter jets. With the volume under discussion alone exceeding 200 units.
"KAI President Kim Jong-chul also stated on the 13th, "We are currently in export consultations for over 200 KF-21 units," adding, "We plan to focus on diversifying export destinations and implementing customized marketing strategies for each country." In fact, it is reported that Indonesia, along with the Philippines, Malaysia, and Poland, are showing interest in importing the KF-21."
More photos of the Philippine Navy π΅π'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 EdaΓ±o
The Philippine Navy π΅π'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 π΅π, the future BRP Rajah Lakandula (PS-21) / OPV2. HD Hyundai Heavy Industries π°π· 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 π΅π 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 π°π· 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 π΅π, 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.
The Armed Forces of the Philippines π΅π 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.
The Philippine Air Force π΅π'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 π―π΅ Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi met with Defense π΅π 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.
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 EdaΓ±o
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 π΅π, 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 π°π· 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 π°π· 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.
Photo from MarineTraffic via Morito on X
The Type 16 maneuver combat vehicles of Japan Ground Self Defense Force π―π΅ and the Sabrah Light Tanks of the Philippine Army π΅π 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 π΅π 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 π°π· 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 EdaΓ±o
The 12th Brigade, Japan Ground Self Defense Force π―π΅ delegations has visited the Armor Division, and inspected the Philippine Army π΅π'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.