What's happening with the AFP modernization?

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Welcome to the unofficial AFP modernization information center.

The AFP modernization Web site is down, and the site of the AFP modernization office has not been updated since  2005. It is, therefore, up to private citizens to collect pertinent information and share it with their fellow citizens.

This is a thread index, therefore it is locked to preserve its status. Forum members are encouraged to participate in the discussions provided below.

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• About modernization policies
• About the funds
• About the law
• SRDP Projects: What we can do ourselves (this goes to a separate thread index)
• Modernization: Philippine Army / Philippine Marines
• Modernization: Philippine Navy
• Modernization: Philippine Air Force
• Problems, setbacks, and corruption
• Incoming acquisitions / biddings in progress

Summary of achievements to date. From: http://www.afpmodernization.mil.ph/projects/cmtd.html

2012





2011

BRP Gregorio del Pilar (PF-15)

BRP Tagbanua (AT-296)

KM-250, additional 230 delivered



2010

Night fighting system (PMC)

KM-450 Lot 2

KM-250, first 20 units

First 8 of 14 SF-260 delivered

2009

Upgraded M-113 (ACV300)

Multi-Purpose Assault Craft (MPAC)

Activation of Coast Watch South Zamboanga Ops Center
Posted on March 7, 2009

NASSCOM Unveils PN Vessel Tracking System (VTS)

F-28 D-Check plus IRAN


2008

PKM Upgrade program (PG-111 & PG-116)

Philippine Army Watercraft

GPS units for the infantry

BN Islander Aircraft II Upgrade Program

AFP binocular project

See: Status of AFP acquisition programs (June 25, 2008)



2007

Kia KM-450 1/4 ton trucks

SRS-5 light weight explosive protection

Daewoo K-3 SAW

Harris HF/VHF military radios

PAF night-fighting system


2006



2005




2003 - 2004

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About modernization policies

Overview

The AFP National Military Strategy (NMS)
Posted by specter on September 11, 2007


During term of DND Sec. Hermogenes Ebdane

New DND Organization Dilutes Reforms
Posted by adroth on February 8, 2007


During the term of DND Sec. Avelino Cruz

What is the Capability Upgrade Program (CUP)
Posted by stringfellow hawk on December 16, 2006

AFP modernization 2005 accomplishment report
Posted by pepe on June 1, 2006

news article:AFP modernization starts this year!
Posted by pachada on March 13, 2006

AFP modernization gets top priority
Posted by pachada on August 21, 2004

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About the funds

Modernization budget

2007: P5 billion (see here)

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2008 threads

Conduct capability upgrading program with utmost transparency, PGMA tells AFP
Posted by jcabanit on January 8, 2008

2006 threads

AFP modernization funds unspent
Posted by texan on April 9, 2006

AFP modernization funds unspent
Posted by texan on March 23, 2006

2005 threads

3% added to AFP modernization budget!
Posted by opus on January 27, 2005

2004 threads

11 billion peso AFP modernization fund not audited
Posted by Joma Season on November 22, 2004

AFP now has P10.8 billion available for modernization
Posted by opus on August 11, 2004

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About the law

Arroyo pushes for revised AFP modernization law
Posted by israeli on December 22, 2006

Good news- AFP modernization
Posted by pachada on March 1, 2006

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Modernization: Philippine Army / Marines

Capability development

We own the night: AFP ground-based night-fighting capability
Posted on September 8, 2008


Weapon systems

KM-450 Lot 2
Posted on November 29, 2010

KM-250, first 20 units
Posted on November 29, 2010

Upgraded M-113 (ACV300)
Posted on October 31, 2009

Kia KM-450 1/4 ton trucks -- in action
Posted on August 11, 2008

Kia KM-450 1/4 ton trucks
Posted by 40niner on December 21, 2007

SRS-5 light weight explosive protection
Posted by anak ni sarge on December 14, 2007

Light Armor System Upgrade (LARSU) Phase I
Posted by opus on December 13, 2006

Armored Recovery Vehicle from FNSS Turkey
Posted by gemini1 on June 26, 2006



Firearms

Daewoo K-3 SAW

Daewoo K-3 SAW
Posted by troung on December 22, 2007


M249 SAW (first item acquired for the AFP modernization program)

PMC minimi
Posted by dimasupil on August 31, 2007

March 22, 2003, M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW) arrive from Belgium
Posted by adroth on May 10, 2007

Acquisition of Minimis put on hold
Posted by the reaper on March 5, 2005



Communications equipment

Our troopers are getting Harris radios
Posted by haridigma on June 9, 2007

Public bidding urged in P930-M AFP radio deal
Posted by texan on January 14, 2007


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Modernization photos

HAHN COMMANDO 7x40 WR :  Milspec : Waterproof, Shockproof, Fogproof features.  With Military Gradient Independent Range Finder Reticle.  Exclusively developed and designed for the Armed Forces of the Philippines.



Proudly Made in Cebu, Philippines.  Project completed with Integrated Logistical Support and Lifetime Warranty.

Kia KM-450 1/4 ton trucks revealed during 2007 AFP celebrations



Daewoo K-3 SAW revealed during 2007 AFP day celebrations



SRS-5 Lightweight Explosive Protection suit



M249s bought brand new from Belgium



LARSU Phase I



Force protection equipment (Body armor)

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Modernization: Philippine Navy

Multi-Purpose Attack Craft (MPAC) project completed. PN receives boats during 111th PN anniversary
Posted by jepot on May 19, 2009

Activation of Coast Watch South Zamboanga Ops Center
Posted on March 7, 2009

NASSCOM Unveils PN Vessel Tracking System (VTS)

Merged: Two PKM patrol boats inaugurated / What's this ship?
Posted by toiletduck19 on March 11, 2008


BRP Mariano Alvarez (ex USS Cyclone)
Posted by adroth on June 17, 2007


Jacinto class patrol vessel modernization - Phase I
Posted by adroth on May 10, 2007


Comments, queries, and press releases

Navy modernization
Posted by 12th BCT on September 25, 2007

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Modernization photos

BRP Gregorio del Pilar




BRP Tagbanua




MPACs delivered

Transfer of the BRP Gen. Mariano Alvarez



Electro-optical system installed on JCPV



New 25mm automated gun station on JCPV

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Modernization: Philippine Air Force

Capability development

GPS navigation on PAF aircraft
Posted on December 6, 2008

PAF: Road to all-weather capability
Posted on July 16, 2008

Trainer aircraft: SF-260

Retitled: Aerotech Industries Phils to supply PAF with SF-260s
Posted on September 26, 2010


Combat aircraft: MD-520

MD-520 inventory
Posted by adroth on August 18, 2007



Combat aircraft: OV-10

OV-10 Service Life Extension Program (SLEP)
Posted by adroth on May 10, 2007



Combat aircraft: S-76

Back from the dead
Posted by pafunixgeek on August 31, 2007


Combat aircraft: W-3A

Combat Utility Helicopter


Combat aircraft: UH-1

UH-1 inventory
Posted by adroth on April 29, 2007

Huey IIs in service
Posted by adroth on September 11, 2006




Comments, quiries, and press releases

What the heck is happening with the PAF modernization
Posted by corax on May 10, 2007

Sen. Pimentel wants modernization?
Posted by datu on October 4, 2005

PAF Modernization Page Inquiries
Posted by Oyster Bravo on August 5, 2004

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Modernization photos

Combat Utility Helicopters delivered

From: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=318517104873933&set=o.142495425762678&type=1&theater

Brand new SF260s

 
Here they are..all 18 of them

PAF Night Fighting system

From: http://timawa.net/forum/index.php/topic,10491.0.html



OV-10: Before



OV-10: After



Huey II

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Problems, setbacks, and corruption

Problems & setbacks

Why the Armed Forces upgrading is slow
Posted by jcabanit on January 21, 2008

Why we are losing the fight (reposted with permission)

State of the Philippine Navy



Corruption

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Incoming acquisitions, biddings in progress


Aircraft


The attack helicopter acquisition project (post NCAH)
Posted on August 12, 2008

Combat Utility Helicopter procurement
Posted on July 30, 2008

Additional UH-1H with logistical support, for the PAF
Posted on July 30, 2008

Merged: SF260 to be assembled in the Philippines for the PAF
Posted by shadowars on May 12, 2008


Land vehicles



Infantry weapons and equipment



Ships and naval weapon systemsrl

PKM upgrade project
Posted on July 30, 2008

New Philippine Navy LCU
Posted on July 30, 2008

MPAC NOA issued
Posted on July 21, 2008


Overviews

As of June 2008

From: http://www.dnd.gov.ph/DNDWEBPAGE_files/dndbac/SAPUDNDBAC.pdf

Also on: http://timawa.net/forum/index.php/topic,13489.0.html

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