East Asia and Pacific Region
Philippine Navy To Purchase New Corvette Under Philippines Modernization Program
The Philippine Navy’s (PN) corvette acquisition plan has been moved to Horizon 3 of the Revised Armed Forces of the Philippines Modernization Program (RAFPMP). The country is purchasing two missile-armed corvettes under the $600 million […]
Anti-air Missiles
South Korea completes development of new L-SAM air defense system
South Korea has announced the completion of its locally developed Long-range Surface-to-Air Missile (L-SAM) system, according to the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA). The L-SAM, designed to intercept targets at altitudes of 50-60 kilometers, has […]
East Asia and Pacific Region
Australia plans to transfer ageing ANZAC class frigates to the Philippines Navy
The transfer of HMAS Anzac would improve force projection and maritime security for the receiving Philippines Navy. Its long-range capabilities are ideal for extensive patrols and crucial for securing territorial waters and exclusive economic zones […]
