(Asien) Marine der Philippinen

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05 July

PHILIPPINES
HAMILTON class patrol frigate RAMON ALCARAZ set to sail from San Diego (USA) … scheduled to arrive in the Philippines on 03 Aug.
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23 July

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PHILIPPINES
The Philippine navy reportedly deliberates acquisition of up to six vessels from France …talks on five newly built vessels (four patrol boats, one 82-m multi-purpose craft) plus possibly decommissioned French patrol vessel LA TAPAGEUSE (which, however, would require a costly upgrade)
(rmks: early stages of negotiations)

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30 July

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PHILIPPINES
Navy chief: “preparing documents” for tender (bidding) on new frigates … five countries (Australia, Croatia, Israel, South Korea, USA) already expressed interest … costs estimated at 300 million Euro, but with only 190 million Euro set aside, project currently much underfunded.

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03 August
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PHILIPPINES
The Philippine coast guard (rmks: not navy) confirms purchase of French patrol vessel LA TAPAGEUSE … 26-year old ship to cost 6 Mio. Euros … due to arrive in Philippines by April 2014 … claims inspection has shown the vessel “good for 20 more years of service”.
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04 August

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PHILIPPINES
HAMILTON class patrol frigate RAMON ALCARAZ arrives at Subic Bay, completing her 2-month transfer voyage from Charleston (S.C., USA) … formal welcome ceremony scheduled on 06 August.


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03 September

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PHILIPPINES
The Defence Ministry has cancelled tentative plans to acquire a third HAMILTON class (former USCG) cutter from the United States … instead use the funds intended for that project to support additional requirements for the acquisition of two frigates.

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29 August

PHILIPPINES
Indonesian PT PAL has emerged "lone eligible bidder" for construction of (at least) two strategic sealift vessels for the Philippine navy.
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die Zusammenarbeit der ASEAN-Staaten auch in diesem Bereich wäre eine logische, und fast zwingende Konsequenz. Sie dient einmal der wirtschaftlichen Stärkung der Region, weil die Finanzierung in der Region bleibt - und weiter der Unabhängigkeit von fremden, gebietsfremden Staaten. Diese sind bei ihrer Unterstützung auf ihre eigenen Interessen konzentriert, und die eigenen Interessen können sehr schnell hinter den Interessen der regionalen Politik zurück bleiben.

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03 October

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PHILIPPINES
With an “Invitation to Bid” the Philippine navy formally opened an international tender for the planned acquisition of two frigates … costs some 310 mio Euro … delivery within four years from contract signing.

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09 October
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PHILIPPINES (JAPAN)
Japanese Prime Minister Abe confirmed plans to support the Philippine coast guard … process under way toward „swiftly providing” 10 patrol vessels to the PCG as announced in July this year.
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die Kooperation von Japan und ASEAN - Staaten gegen chinesische Territorialforderungen liegt nahe

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21 October
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PHILIPPINES (FRANCE)
Reports that the Philippine coast guard has purchased French navy patrol vessel LA TAPAGEUSE seem to have been premature … still no formal agreement signed … France looking for another buyer.

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24 October

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PHILIPPINES
Looking for two new frigates the Philippines now reportedly consider also an Indian offer
(rmks: still conducting market survey)

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22 November

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PHILIPPINES
In a low-key ceremony, the second Philippine navy (former USCG) HAMILTON class patrol ship, RAMON ALCARAZ, is formally commissioned into the Philippine fleet … and immediately sent off for her first mission: assist typhoon relief operations off Tacloban.

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08 December

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PHILIPPINES
Four out of 7 companies shortlisted for the next round of bidding for two new frigates … Navantia (Spain), STX, Daewoo and Hyundai (South Korea)

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15 December

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PHILIPPINES
While in Tokyo (Japan) for ASEAN summit, President Aquino signed a 136 million Euro (US$ 184m) loan deal with Japan to finance procurement of ten 40-m multi-role vessels for the Philippine coast guard … deliveries scheduled from 2015.

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27 December

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PHILIPPINES
Philippine navy logistic support vessel BACOLOD CITY used in moving 266 detained MNLF Muslim rebels from Zamboanga province to a detention facility near Manila after Supreme Court ruled they should be tried there.
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Militärflugzeugverkäufe 2013
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AgustaWestland AW109 Power - Marine der Philippinen (3)
27. März 2013
Die Vertragsunterzeichnung wurde auf der LIMA-Show verkündet. Lieferungen ab 2014. Dazu kommen zwei Optionen.
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