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15 Oktober 2018 PA has requirements to acquire MANPADS (photo : Army Technology) The Department of National Defense (DND) is eyeing to fast track the acquisition of air defense systems for Philippine Air Force (PAF), Philippines Navy, and Philippine Army under Revised Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Modernization Program Horizon 2. “The Department of National Defense reiterates recently the need to fast track the acquisition of Ground Based Air Defense Systems (GBADS) for the Philippine Air Force, as well as for other air defense requirements from the Philippine Army and Philippine Navy as part of the Horizon 2 phase of the RAFPMP,” MaXDefense Philippines said on October 14. PN to acquire surface-to-air missile systems (photo : MBDA) “This is based on the DND’s recent action plans, which determines the urgent projects that needs prioritization of implementation,” it added. MaxDefense noted that PAF has a GBADS acquisition project, the Army has requirements to acquire man-portable...

01 Oktober 2018 Python 5 and i-Derby missile (photo : SpaceBattles) Rafael ready to equip fighters The Philippine Air Force hopes to induct 12 multirole fighters under both Horizons 2 and 3 of its modernisation plan. However, these 24 aircraft must be equipped with suitable combat systems. Rafael Advanced Defense Systems told ADAS Daily News: ‘As the need for air superiority continues to play an increasing role in all types of recent military conflicts, we believe the Philippine Air Force stands to gain a significant advantage if it equips its aircraft with Rafael’s advanced  air combat aerial systems, whether they decide to buy individual systems or a  complete aerial suite.’ Spike missile (photo : ADAS) The company manufactures the Python-5 and i-Derby MR/SR to provide activeradar and fullsphere-imaging IR air-to-air missiles for short-range to beyondvisual-range threats. Air-to-ground munitions  include stand-off weapons and precision-guided ammunition kits (SPICE 250,...