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Lt. Col. Cho Hyunchul, Defense Attaché of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea, conducted a courtesy call to the PNP-Maritime Group (MG) at the Office of the Director, E.M. Factor Road, Brgy. Don Galo, Parañaque City.

During the meeting, discussions focused on the interest of South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration in the modernization initiatives of the PNP-MG, particularly on proposed acquisitions of vessels and aviation assets, weapons and equipment, communications, and surveillance systems.

The engagement opened opportunities for future maritime capability development and cooperation between the Philippines and the Republic of Korea, supporting the PNP-MG efforts to strengthen its capabilities and deliver more effective maritime law enforcement and public safety services.

Photos from PNP MG.

Photos of units for reference only.

🇰🇷🇵🇭 | A Filipino fisherman has spotted the Philippine Navy's 2,400-ton Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV), the BRP Rajah Sulayman PS-20 conducting maritime patrols. The Philippine Navy is expected to receive the 3rd OPV, the future BRP Rajah Humabon PS-22 OPV from HD Hyundai Heavy Industries by year-end, and the rest of the six OPVs will be completed within 2028.

More brand-new 3,200-ton Guided Missile Frigates will be delivered by 2028-2029, as part of the 844.7 billion won Frigate contract with HD Hyundai Heavy Industries signed last December 2025. HD HHI is eyeing to secure a follow-up Frigate contract, building on the success of the naval vessels orders from the Philippine Navy.

Video from Rolly Olero Sr.

🇰🇷🇵🇭 | The 3rd 2,400-ton Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) of the Philippine Navy, the OPV-3 or future BRP Rajah Humabon PS-22 is expected to be delivered by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries before year-end, according to my friend from the Philippine Fleet (OPV personnel). The training is ongoing for the personnel and officers of OPV-3 / BRP Rajah Humabon PS-22 in South Korea. Once delivered, this will be an added boost to the Philippine Navy's growing fleet of warships.

Photo from Caloy Ramirez Films & Aerials

🇰🇷🇵🇭 | The Philippine Navy's 2,400-ton Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV), beside the 8,200-ton Aegis destroyer of the Republic of Korea Navy. HD Hyundai Heavy Industries is set to deliver the 3rd Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV), the future BRP Rajah Humabon PS-22 to the Philippines soon, with all six Offshore Patrol Vessels expected to be completed within 2028, likely before the end of the Marcos Jr. administration. Currently, the Philippine Navy operates the first two OPVs, the BRP Rajah Sulayman PS-20 and BRP Rajah Lakandula PS-21 Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV). HD HHI will also build two new 3,200-ton next-generation guided missile frigates, with expected delivery by 2028-2029.

Photo from HD Hyundai Heavy Industries

Security Forces, University, LGU, Kabataan Party-list Unite for Kalinga Youth Development

CAMP MELCHOR F DELA CRUZ, Upi, Gamu, Isabela — In a strong display of convergence and shared commitment to youth development, security forces, the academe, local government, and the Kabataan Party-list came together in Kalinga to support initiatives aimed at empowering young people and securing better opportunities for their future.

The activity demonstrated how institutions and organizations from different sectors can find common ground in advancing the welfare of the youth. Through cooperation and constructive engagement, stakeholders underscored that youth development, peace, education, and community resilience are responsibilities shared by the entire community.

The 5th Infantry (STAR) Division, Philippine Army, expressed its appreciation to the participating university, local government, partner security and law-enforcement agencies, and the Kabataan Party-list for contributing to the activity and supporting programs that benefit the young people of Kalinga.

The participation of various stakeholders reflected a shared commitment to a common purpose, empowering the youth and creating a peaceful, secure, and progressive future for the people of Kalinga.

For 5ID, genuine and lasting peace is strengthened when government institutions, communities, educational institutions, civil society, and youth representatives work together toward common aspirations.

Protecting, empowering, and securing the future of the youth is a shared responsibility. Through convergence, unity, and collaboration, we build stronger communities and create greater opportunities for the next generation.

Photo from 5th Infantry "Star" Division, Philippine Army

🇰🇷🇵🇭 | The Philippine Air Force pursued an FA-50PH Systems Upgrade with Korea Aerospace Industries worth approximately 93 billion won, and completed the Link 16 data link integration, which was originally expected to take more than a year, in just seven months, according to a Korean report.

The upgraded FA-50 demonstrated its network warfare capabilities at the multinational joint exercise Pitch Black 2026 held in Australia by sharing information in real-time with advanced forces, including F-22 Raptors and early warning aircraft. In particular, it showed high survivability and combat efficiency even in complex air combat environments through automatic Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) and real-time battlefield information sharing.

The FA-50's combat power is expected to be further enhanced through a second phase of upgrades that will add an AESA radar, AIM-120 AMRAAM medium-range air-to-air missiles, and aerial refueling capabilities.

It is not merely the ability to manufacture fighter jets, but the integrated technological capability to upgrade operational aircraft to the latest battlefield environments in a short period of time. As FA-50 operators such as Poland, as well as the Philippines, are considering performance upgrades, this experience is highly likely to become a significant competitive advantage for future KF-21 exports (currently under negotiations).

The Philippine Air Force is expected to receive the 12 additional FA-50 Block-70 fighter jets worth approximately $700 million, starting in 2028, before the end of the term of the Marcos Jr. administration. Making the total units of FA-50PHs to 23 aircraft. The new FA-50 Block-70 fighter jets will have active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar — options reportedly include RTX’s PhantomStrike or LIG D&A ESR-500A — unlocking beyond-visual-range air-to-air missiles. It will also be installed with aerial refueling probe, sniper advanced targeting pod, and will soon have stand-off capability.

https://v.daum.net/v/Wz6UX0Lxpp

🇰🇷🇵🇭 | The Philippine Air Force pursued an FA-50PH Systems Upgrade with Korea Aerospace Industries worth approximately 93 billion won, and completed the Link 16 data link integration, which was originally expected to take more than a year, in just seven months, according to a Korean report.

The upgraded FA-50 demonstrated its network warfare capabilities at the multinational joint exercise Pitch Black 2026 held in Australia by sharing information in real-time with advanced forces, including F-22 Raptors and early warning aircraft. In particular, it showed high survivability and combat efficiency even in complex air combat environments through automatic Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) and real-time battlefield information sharing.

The FA-50's combat power is expected to be further enhanced through a second phase of upgrades that will add an AESA radar, AIM-120 AMRAAM medium-range air-to-air missiles, and aerial refueling capabilities.

It is not merely the ability to manufacture fighter jets, but the integrated technological capability to upgrade operational aircraft to the latest battlefield environments in a short period of time. As FA-50 operators such as Poland, as well as the Philippines, are considering performance upgrades, this experience is highly likely to become a significant competitive advantage for future KF-21 exports (currently under negotiations).

The Philippine Air Force is expected to receive the 12 additional FA-50 Block-70 fighter jets worth approximately $700 million, starting in 2028, before the end of the term of the Marcos Jr. administration. Making the total units of FA-50PHs to 23 aircraft. The new FA-50 Block-70 fighter jets will have active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar — options reportedly include RTX’s PhantomStrike or LIG D&A ESR-500A — unlocking beyond-visual-range air-to-air missiles. It will also be installed with aerial refueling probe, sniper advanced targeting pod, and will soon have stand-off capability.

https://v.daum.net/v/Wz6UX0Lxpp

🇰🇷🇵🇭 | HD Hyundai Heavy Industries is focused on expanding naval cooperation with the Philippine Navy beyond exporting Guided Missile Frigates and Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV). Korean industry is closely watching to see if the company will build warships / naval vessels locally in Subic Shipyard, upon the request of the Philippines.

HD Hyundai has been establishing a full-scale relationship with the Philippines since 2016. Participating in the Philippine Navy's modernization project, the company expanded its orders starting with two frigates to include two patrol ships and six offshore patrol vessels, and succeeded in increasing the number of ordered ships to 12 by signing an additional contract for two 3,200-ton frigates at the end of last year. HHI is also preparing to secure a follow-up order for new Philippine Navy Frigates.

The Philippine government is reportedly highly valuing HD Hyundai's investment in the Subic shipyard as well. Philippine Finance Secretary Frederic Goh recently stated through the local public media outlet Philippine News Agency (PNA), "I am grateful for strengthening our industrial capabilities and employing thousands of Filipinos."

The shipbuilding industry assesses that for the Philippine government, building warships domestically offers greater benefits in terms of local employment, technology accumulation, and the development of the shipbuilding industry compared to simply importing them. Furthermore, HD Hyundai explained that maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) of vessels and other assets, which have previously been conducted in Ulsan, can also be carried out locally in the Philippines.

Some in the industry suggest that if HD Hyundai’s facilities in the Philippines are expanded, they could even be expected to serve as an intermediate hub for the MRO of U.S. Navy vessels in the future. Regarding the possibility of shipbuilding at the Subic shipyard, an HD Hyundai official stated, “Currently, we plan to focus on constructing merchant vessels.”

The Philippine Navy is expected to receive more Offshore Patrol Vessels (such as the OPV-3, BRP Rajah Humabon PS-22) in the coming months and years, and more Guided Missile Frigates.

https://www.mk.co.kr/news/business/12128064

https://m.news.nate.com/view/20260814n02506

🇰🇷🇵🇭 | HD Hyundai Heavy Industries is focused on expanding naval cooperation with the Philippine Navy beyond exporting Guided Missile Frigates and Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV). Korean industry is closely watching to see if the company will build warships / naval vessels locally in Subic Shipyard, upon the request of the Philippines.

HD Hyundai has been establishing a full-scale relationship with the Philippines since 2016. Participating in the Philippine Navy's modernization project, the company expanded its orders starting with two frigates to include two patrol ships and six offshore patrol vessels, and succeeded in increasing the number of ordered ships to 12 by signing an additional contract for two 3,200-ton frigates at the end of last year. HHI is also preparing to secure a follow-up order for new Philippine Navy Frigates.

The Philippine government is reportedly highly valuing HD Hyundai's investment in the Subic shipyard as well. Philippine Finance Secretary Frederic Goh recently stated through the local public media outlet Philippine News Agency (PNA), "I am grateful for strengthening our industrial capabilities and employing thousands of Filipinos."

The shipbuilding industry assesses that for the Philippine government, building warships domestically offers greater benefits in terms of local employment, technology accumulation, and the development of the shipbuilding industry compared to simply importing them. Furthermore, HD Hyundai explained that maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) of vessels and other assets, which have previously been conducted in Ulsan, can also be carried out locally in the Philippines.

Some in the industry suggest that if HD Hyundai’s facilities in the Philippines are expanded, they could even be expected to serve as an intermediate hub for the MRO of U.S. Navy vessels in the future. Regarding the possibility of shipbuilding at the Subic shipyard, an HD Hyundai official stated, “Currently, we plan to focus on constructing merchant vessels.”

The Philippine Navy is expected to receive more Offshore Patrol Vessels (such as the OPV-3, BRP Rajah Humabon PS-22) in the coming months and years, and more Guided Missile Frigates.

https://www.mk.co.kr/news/business/12128064

https://m.news.nate.com/view/20260814n02506

🇵🇭 | Japanese arms magazine reported that the Philippine Army has shown interest in acquiring Japanese land-based equipment, such as the Type 16 Maneuver Combat Vehicle (MCV) and the Type 10 Main Battle Tank (MBT). There's a likelihood that it will be exported soon to the Philippine Army. This comes after Israel continues to delay the delivery of the Sabrah Light Tanks, Japan could become an alternative to Israeli-made armored vehicles for the Philippines.

The magazine also reported the Abukuma-class Destroyer Escorts upcoming transfer to the Philippine Navy, after it's retirement in 2027.

https://armsweb.jp/report/7179.html

🇯🇵🇵🇭 | Japanese arms magazine reported that the Philippine Army has shown interest in acquiring Japanese land-based equipment, such as the Type 16 Maneuver Combat Vehicle (MCV) and the Type 10 Main Battle Tank (MBT). There's a likelihood that it will be exported soon to the Philippine Army. This comes after Israel continues to delay the delivery of the Sabrah Light Tanks, Japan could become an alternative to Israeli-made armored vehicles for the Philippines.

The magazine also reported the Abukuma-class Destroyer Escorts upcoming transfer to the Philippine Navy, after it's retirement in 2027.

https://armsweb.jp/report/7179.html

The Philippine Air Force's AW-109 attack helicopters are expected to be transferred to the Philippine Coast Guard, the AW-109 helicopters with Tail No. 816, and 823. The transfer will boost the PCG's maritime domain awareness. Most likely the PAF will replace these units soon, with newer helicopters. Additional T-129 ATAK helicopters, hopefully.

Photo from iammileeey @ Threads, a PAF pilot.

🇵🇭🇮🇳 | The deliveries of the Philippines' BrahMos Shore-Based Supersonic Anti-ship Missile System is on track in 2026, the deliveries of the BrahMos are ongoing (likely the 3rd battery and more missiles), Amb. Josel F. Ignacio announced.

"The deliveries (of BrahMos) are ongoing, and we are pleased with how the BrahMos project is going, Republic of the Philippines' Ambassador to India, Ambassador Josel F. Ignacio said.

The deliveries of the Philippine Marine Corps' BrahMos Shore-Based Supersonic Anti-ship Missile Missile System wrapped up in 2026, giving the country a mobile, land-based strike option that can strike ships hundreds of kilometers away, with a range of 290 kilometers. The Philippines is the first export customer of the BrahMos Missile System, under a $375 million contract for the supply of three batteries of BrahMos Missile System.

India is offering a follow-up export of the BrahMos Missile System to the Philippines, up to nine batteries. When asked about the planned acquisition of additional BrahMos, Ambassador Ignacio did not give the exact number of batteries to be acquired, or timelines, but he indicated that Manila is keen to build on the cooperation.

https://www.aninews.in/news/world/asia/philippines-says-brahmos-deliveries-from-india-on-track-eyes-deeper-defence-cooperation20260812181015/

🇵🇭🇮🇳 | The deliveries of the Philippines' BrahMos Shore-Based Supersonic Anti-ship Missile System is on track in 2026, the deliveries of the BrahMos are ongoing (likely the 3rd battery and more missiles), Amb. Josel F. Ignacio announced.

"The deliveries (of BrahMos) are ongoing, and we are pleased with how the BrahMos project is going, Republic of the Philippines' Ambassador to India, Ambassador Josel F. Ignacio said.

The deliveries of the Philippine Marine Corps' BrahMos Shore-Based Supersonic Anti-ship Missile Missile System wrapped up in 2026, giving the country a mobile, land-based strike option that can strike ships hundreds of kilometers away, with a range of 290 kilometers. The Philippines is the first export customer of the BrahMos Missile System, under a $375 million contract for the supply of three batteries of BrahMos Missile System.

India is offering a follow-up export of the BrahMos Missile System to the Philippines, up to nine batteries. When asked about the planned acquisition of additional BrahMos, Ambassador Ignacio did not give the exact number of batteries to be acquired, or timelines, but he indicated that Manila is keen to build on the cooperation.

https://www.aninews.in/news/world/asia/philippines-says-brahmos-deliveries-from-india-on-track-eyes-deeper-defence-cooperation20260812181015/

Multinational aerospace and defense manufacturer Leonardo S.p.A. (Leonardo) is more than capable of supplying the Philippines' multi-role fighter (MRF) requirement should its twin-engine Eurofighter Typhoon be selected as the country's MRF.

Enrico Fossatti, head of Leonardo's Eurofighter Export Campaigns for marketing and sales, mentioned this in an e-mail reply to the Philippine News Agency when asked how fast the manufacturer can supply the airframe once the contract is issued by the Department of National Defense (DND).

"That decision ultimately rests with the Philippine government, and the precise timeline will depend on the final requirements and agreements reached between Manila and the Eurofighter partner nations. What we can say is that the Eurofighter is not a program starting from zero. It is backed by an established, multi-nation industrial base spanning Italy, Germany, Spain, and the United Kingdom, with decades of continuous production and delivery experience to operators around the world," he said.

Fossatti said the company has four active aircraft assembly lines for the Eurofighter program in each participating European nation.

"Once a contract is signed, Leonardo and the consortium can act promptly to lock in a delivery schedule based on production capacity, fleet size, and configuration requirements at the time of award. Our approach with the Philippine Air Force (PAF), as it has been throughout our engagement with Philippine authorities over the past two years, is full transparency: clear, realistic timelines rather than unsubstantiated projections," he said.

"And our objective is to bring that same reliability to the DND and the PAF, with a delivery plan which will allow gradual entry into service of the weapon system and transition of PAF pilots and technicians to the new platform," Fosatti said.

Earlier, DND Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said the Philippines is looking for at least five possible suppliers for its MRF program as the defense department aims to beef up the defensive capabilities of the PAF.

Other MRFs being looked into are Sweden's SAAB JAS-39 "Gripen", South Korea's KF-21 "Boramae", US-based Lockheed's F-16V "Viper" MRF, the Rafale of France-based Dassault Aviation. The Eurofighter Typhoon, meanwhile, is manufactured by Leonardo along with Airbus and BAE Systems.

Teodoro said acquisition of the MRF is dependent on government funding.

Budget for the MRF acquisition project is placed at an initial PHP60 billion up to PHP150 billion and is under the Armed Forces of the Philippines Rehorizon Three. (PNA)

https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1281675

PhilSA announced that South Korea will ship the rocket by year-end, and the Philippines will rebuild and assemble the rocket locally. Testings will be conducted, to prepare eventually for the launch in 2027. With tech transfer included, the Philippine Space Agency's vision is to build our indigenous rockets. Dr. Gay Jane Perez emphasized that building our own rockets will also contribute to national security, flood and typhoon monitoring, and for food security. She emphasized that having these rockets and satellites being locally built in the Philippines will generate jobs, and help boost support for our Research & Development, and in Science and Technology.

The Philippine Space Agency aims to produce and build our own rockets in the Philippines, learning from the technology that we obtained from South Korea. This also includes training and technology transfer, allowing the Philippines to build our own rockets in the country, locally. Dr. Gay Jane Perez, the Acting Director General of the Philippine Space Agency also announced that the Philippines' Multi-spectral Unit for Land Assessment (MULA) satellite will be launched into space by next year (2027). The MULA satellite will be used mainly for the agricultural sector. This is related to President Bongbong Marcos' speech in his SONA for the first rocket launch in 2027.

Video from Bilyonaryo News Channel

The Philippine Marine Corps celebrated the 6th Birthday (Activation Day) of the Coastal Defense Regiment (CDR) on 7th. The Coastal Defense Regiment (CDR) strengthened their coastal defense capabilities with the BrahMos Shore-Based Supersonic Anti-ship Missile System, exported by India's BrahMos Aerospace. The PMC acquired three batteries of the BrahMos Missile System. The first BrahMos batteries were delivered in April 2024. A battery usually consists of three to six launchers along with monitoring and tracking components and logistics support vehicles.

The BrahMos cruise missile can be launched from a ship, aircraft, submarine or land; has a top speed of around Mach 2.8 (3,400 km per hour); and is capable of carrying warheads weighing 200 to 300 kilograms. This weapon platform is expected to address the country’s military weaknesses and vulnerabilities in sea control, anti-access/area-denial, and coastal and island defense operations.

Just a few years ago, its just a dream for the Philippine Marine Corps and the AFP as a whole to have the BrahMos Missile System, with the Army displaying a mock-up version of the BrahMos. Hopefully in the next few years, the Philippines will purchase more, to further strengthen our A2/AD capabilities.

The Philippine Navy 🇵🇭 has procured several 30mm Link TP-5 & Linked HEI Ammunition of 30mm SMASH RCWS, 76mm HE-PFF Ammunition (BRP Rajah Sulayman, BRP Rajah Lakandula, MMCF), and "Supply and Delivery" of 35mm HEI-T Ammunition of 35mm Gokdeniz CIWS (Miguel Malvar-class Frigates).

Source: PMR 1st Semester 2026 Philippine Navy

Aside from exporting Frigates and Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV), Korean press reported that South Korea is pushing to win the Submarine Acquisition Project of the Philippine Navy. The outline of the 2 trillion won project is expected to be clear as early as the end of this year. With the possibility of signing a contract by next year (2027), Korea is anticipating a fierce battle with France, Spain for the Philippines' Submarine Acquisition Project.

Last year, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries announced their plan to export two medium-sized submarines to the Philippine Navy, building on the success of exporting naval vessels and proven MRO solutions. Hanwha Ocean is also offering their KSS-IIIPN submarine to the Philippine Navy.

https://m.seoul.co.kr/news/economy/industry/2026/07/07/20260707500253

Korean press confirmed Korean press confirmed that the Philippine Space Agency 🇵🇭 has signed a contract with Perigee Aerospace (Perigee), for the first-ever rocket test of Blue Whale 0.1 in 2027, in Cagayan. This is for the Phase 2 of the 'Sounding Rocket Cooperation Program.' The goal is to conduct the first test sounding rocket launch from Philippine territory.

Perigee, established in 2018, provides launch vehicles, propulsion systems, and engineering services based on liquid methane engines. It is developing 'Blue Whale 1,' a small launch vehicle capable of placing a payload of up to 200 kg into a Sun-synchronous Orbit (SSO) at an altitude of 500 km.

Sounding rockets are suborbital rockets that ascend to the upper atmosphere and return without entering orbit, and are used for scientific experiments and technology verification. Because they require less development time and are less expensive than orbital launch vehicles, they serve as an entry point for early-stage space development nations.

This contract is a follow-up to the Phase 1 program, which ran for three weeks from October to November of last year. In Phase 1, Filipino engineers learned rocket theory and performed assembly using Perigee's sounding rocket, 'Blue Whale 0.1 (BW0.1)'.

Phase 2 will be conducted jointly in Korea and the Philippines. Ten selected engineers from the Philippine Space Agency will first visit Korea to practice the assembly, system integration, testing, and operation procedures of BW0.1 at the Perigee Facility. Subsequently, a test launch will be conducted in the Philippines.

The BW0.1 used for training is the first domestic civilian liquid rocket launcher. It completed three test launches on Jeju Island between 2021 and 2022 and features a pressurized engine that uses liquid oxygen (LOX) and ethanol as propellants.

The Philippines is pursuing plans to establish a commercial space center in the Lalo region of Cagayan Province. In his State of the Union address on the 27th of last month, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. designated Cagayan as the Philippines' space gateway and mentioned plans for a sounding rocket launch test next year.

Perigee explained that through this program, it has demonstrated its ability to operate its launch systems overseas and secured experience in building and operating local infrastructure. The plan is to solidify its position in the Asian market using the Philippines, where demand for satellite communications is growing, as a base.

"This Phase 2 program is a result that demonstrates that our overseas expansion using our launch vehicle platform is on full trajectory," said a Perigee official. "Based on our experience with local launch campaigns in the Philippines and our partnerships, we will accelerate our entry into the Southeast Asian and global space markets."

He added, "Since the BW0.1 is a suitable platform for experiencing and training on liquid propulsion systems, we will pursue the sale of sounding rockets to interested domestic and international organizations."

The Multispectral Unit for Land Assessment MULA satellite is also expected to be launched in early 2027. Weighing 130 kg, MULA will be the largest domestically produced satellite in Philippine history. It features a true-color camera with 5m resolution and wide-area observation capabilities covering 120 km, and is equipped with AIS and ADS-B systems for tracking ships and aircraft. According to the Malacañang Palace, MULA can cover 73,000 km² within 24 hours and collect land, sea, and atmospheric data across the entire Philippines. It is expected to be utilized in various fields, including detecting air and water pollution, searching for fishing grounds, monitoring urban traffic, and tracking vessels within territorial waters. 

PhilSA recently provided satellite data analysis of the burning area and the impact on surrounding air quality at the Navotas landfill fire site. Maps showing the extent of landslides and damage caused by the Cebu earthquake (magnitude 6.9), the Manila Bay oil spill, the Isabela wildfire area, and the flooding range of Super Typhoon Uwan were also delivered to the National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Committee (NDRRMC) and the relevant local governments. 

The MULA project is funded by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), jointly managed by the University of the Philippines (UP Diliman) and the DOST-ASTI (DOST-ASTI), and overseen by PhilSA. The total investment is at least $34 million. Filipino engineers were dispatched to the Surrey Satellite Technology Laboratory (SSTL) in the UK to directly learn satellite design and manufacturing processes, and through this technology transfer, they are systematically internalizing their own satellite manufacturing capabilities.

https://www.mt.co.kr/future/2026/08/06/2026080609500029868

https://www.globalhumantimes.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=3576