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13 Oktober 2018 According to the National Security and Defence Council of Ukraine, RTMC has expressed interest in procuring the BTR-4MV1 (photo : Defence Blog) The Royal Thai Marine Corps (RTMC) is interested in procuring the latest version of the BTR-4 8×8 amphibious armoured personnel carrier (APC) from Ukraine, a state agency in the Eastern European country has announced. BTR-4MV1 (photo : Army Recognition) The National Security and Defence Council of Ukraine (NSDC) said in a statement on 10 October that defence officials from Ukraine have had talks with the RTMC about a potential programme featuring the BTR-4MV1, which was unveiled by the BTR-4's manufacturer, the Kharkov Morozov Design Bureau, in late 2017. The NSDC statement, citing Thai military officials, said the BTR-4MB1 "could become the main fighting vehicle for [Thailand's] marine corps". The NSDC added that negotiations between Ukraine and RTMC Vice Admiral Sangkorn Pongsiri "covered the issue of ex...

06 Oktober 2018 BRP Davao del Sur (LD602) and USS Ashland (LSD48) conduct simultaneous launching and recovery of Amphibious Assault Vessels (AAVs) at the waters of San Antonio, Zambales in connection with KAMANDAG 02-18 Exercise  (all photos : Davao del Sur LD602) US Marines and Armed Forces of the Philippines Launch Exercise Kamandag 2 Subic Bay -- The 3d Marine Expeditionary Brigade and Armed Forces of the Philippines opened exercise KAMANDAG 2 with a ceremony at the Subic Bay International Airport on Monday. KAMANDAG 2 will take place October 1 to 10, 2018, at multiple locations on the island of Luzon. KAMANDAG 2 is an exercise between the Republic of the Philippines and the United States which also features participation from Japan. The Philippine-led exercise will include military-to-military exchanges between the AFP and U.S. forces with a focus on counterterrorism and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief capabilities. KAMANDAG 2 will enhance cooperation and interopera...

04 Oktober 2018 PAF V-150 (photo : Wiki) The Department of National Defense (DND)-Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has launched an acquisition project that will upgrade light armored vehicles through Light Armor System Upgrade (LARSU) Acquisition Project of the Philippine Navy and Philippine Air Force. The acquisition project has an approved budget of PHP711,938,000.00. “Delivery of the Goods is required within 540 calendar days upon Notice to Proceed. Bidders should be Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) of V150 and V300 Light Armor Vehicle or OEM Authorized Upgrader who have completed within five (5) years from the date of submission and receipt of bids, a contract similar to the Project,” the DND said in its invitation to bid. “Bid opening shall be on October 16, 2018 at 1:00 PM at DND-BAC Conference Room, Basement, Right Wing, DND Bldg., Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo, Quezon City,” DND said. PMC V-300 (photo : wolfwolf) “The Philippine Marine Corps has come up with this pro...