Due to the numerous minor projects involved in the AFP Modernization Program's Capability Upgrade Program of the Philippine Army and of all other branch services, Philippine Defense Resource decided to combine them to resources pages based on their classification according to Department of National Defense (DND) official documents. In this case, we focus on Minor Mobility Projects under the AFPMP Capability Upgrade Program of the Philippine Army, which are projects classified under Force Protection Projects that are less than Php100 million in value. The project names would still be in ..read more

In 2003, the Philippine Air Force was trying to acquire additional Bell UH-1H Huey combat utility helicopters to have enough numbers to retain its air mobility capabilities to support combat and non-combat operations of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. This resource page tackles one of the solutions that were undertaken by the Philippine Air Force, which is to acquire UH-1H helicopters from the United States' Excess Defense Articles. Two UH-1H Huey combat utility helicopters of the Philippine Air Force during exercises with the US. Photo credits to DVIDS. =============== Project ..read more

With the OV-10A Bronco light attack aircraft ageing rapidly and many of the PAF's examples going to the boneyard without the ability to replace them with new aircraft, the service understood that something has to be done with what they have while they are still looking for ways to replace the OV-10 fleet with a new aircraft. The Service Life Extension Program (SLEP) was meant to address this issue in the short to medium term, and an initial batch of 6 aircraft were eyed to undergo the upgrade works. This resource page discusses the project which was undertaken as part of the Capability Upgra ..read more

 The Intelligence Service of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (ISAFP) has embarked on the procurement of new systems that would enable them to conduct intelligence work, being the main intelligence arm of the AFP. The ISAFP Project was raised as part of the 2nd List of Horizon 2 phase of the Revised AFP Modernization Project, with a budget of Php1.2 billion covering 5 lots.  This resource page covers Lot 1, which involves the acquisition of new Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS). The IAI-Bluebird Aerosystems WanderB-VTOL UAV from Israel. Photo for representation only as th ..read more

 To continue the modernization of its logistics capabilities, the Philippine Army has raised a requirement for a variety of trucks that would allow them to improve their transport capabilities. The Forward Treatment Unit Acquisition Project is a further plan to improve the medical capabilities of the Philippine Army to support forward-deployed troops, and can also be used during Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations. Two of the new Surgical Trucks, with the Forward Treatment Unit facility shown in the background, taken during the PA's 126th founding annivers ..read more

The Philippine Army has raised for a requirement for more 7.62mm Designated Marksman Rifles (DMR), many of which are needed as the service moves to improve its firepower capability, while also replacing older DMRs. With the success on the procurement of more than 800 7.62mm Designated Marksman Rifles under the 2nd List of Horizon 1 phase of the Revised AFP Modernization Program, the Philippine Army is now in the process of relying less on the AFP Modernization Program for procurement of small arms, especially with allocation for capital expenditures under the annual budget has increased over t ..read more

The Philippine Army has raised for a requirement for more 7.62mm Designated Marksman Rifles (DMR), many of which are needed as the service moves to improve its firepower capability, while also replacing older DMRs. With the success on the procurement of more than 800 7.62mm Designated Marksman Rifles under the 2nd List of Horizon 1 phase of the Revised AFP Modernization Program, the Philippine Army is now in the process of relying less on the AFP Modernization Program for procurement of small arms, especially with allocation for capital expenditures under the annual budget has increased over t ..read more

As part of efforts to finally widen its very limited air defense capabilities as part of its modernization, the Philippine Army has started to plan for the procurement of Man-Portable Air Defense System (MANPADS). These are meant to be mobile and would be used for air defense of critical infrastructure like the presidential palace and other facilities. A Mistral 3 MANPADS.  Project Summary: Man-Portable Air Defense System (MANPADS) (2024) Acquisition Project Note: Edited as of 31 January 2024. * End User: Philippine Army (specific unit unconfirmed) * Quantity: 10 units * M ..read more

As part of efforts by the Philippine Coast Guard to modernize and expand its fleet and Japan readily giving assistance to the Philippines to improve maritime safety and law enforcement capabilities, a project was brought out to fulfil these requirements with the help of Japanese Official Development Assistance (ODA). The ships will be used to respond to offshore and coastal maritime incidents such as Search and Rescue (SAR), Maritime Law Enforcement (MARLEN), Maritime Security (MARSEC) operations. A Magbanua-class 97-meter Multi-Role Response Vessel of the Philippine Coast Guard. An imp ..read more

   With the successful deal between the Philippines Department of National Defense (DND) and the Turkish Ministry of Defense (MOD) for the procurement of T129B ATAK attack helicopters from Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) for the Philippine Air Force (PAF), it is logical for additional orders to be made instead of purchasing another batch of attack helicopters from another manufacturer. In this resource page, we will discuss the planned acquisition of additional T129B ATAK attack helicopters to complement the original 6 units being acquired under an earlier project. It remains to ..read more