The BRP Antonio Luna, the Philippine Navy’s second guided-missile frigate, has demonstrated its capacity to safeguard its crewmen from chemical attack. “As the newest and the most capable asset in the Philippine Navy, BRP Antonio Luna (FF-151) conducts regular training and exercise so that it can respond to chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) attacks,”… Continue reading BRP Antonio Luna performs CBRN attack defense training and exercises
Category: Navy
Navy partakes in the observation of Mana Mo, International Coastal Clean Up Day
The Naval Forces Southern Luzon, through its Civil-Military Operations Unit – Southern Luzon (CMOU-SL), Naval Special Operations Unit – 3 (NAVSOU-3) and Naval Reserve Center – Southern Luzon (NRCEN-SL), took part in the observation of the Maritime Archipelagic Nation Awareness Month (MANA Mo) organized by the Women in Maritime Philippines Bikol Chapter on Saturday, September… Continue reading Navy partakes in the observation of Mana Mo, International Coastal Clean Up Day
2 Navy ships join forces to save stranded fishermen off Bataan coast
The Philippine Navy’s Flagships, the Barko ng Republika ng Pilipinas (BRP) Jose Rizal (FF150) and BRP Manobo (LC297), work together to save four stranded fishermen off the coast of Mariveles, Bataan. The Commanding Officer of LC297 promptly maneuvered and came to the help of the distressed motorized fishing boat after receiving a radio call from… Continue reading 2 Navy ships join forces to save stranded fishermen off Bataan coast
BRP Jose Rizal performs simulation scenarios in accordance with Pagbubuklod 2021 Exercise objective
BRP Jose Rizal (FF-150) executes simulated scenarios for Anti-Ship Missile Defense Maneuver, Air Craft Control Vectoring, Over The Horizon Targeting, and Air Defense Exercise with the Philippine Navy (PN)’s Islander Aircraft and AW109 Helicopter. The simulated engagement with Surface-to-Surface and Surface-to-Air missiles, 76MM Super Rapid Gun, 30MM Stabilized Gun, and Decoy Launch System is the… Continue reading BRP Jose Rizal performs simulation scenarios in accordance with Pagbubuklod 2021 Exercise objective
Navy conducts Joint Amphibious Operations on land and at sea during Exercise Pagbubuklod 2021
The Philippine Fleet, under the command of RADM Alberto B. Carlos PN, Commander Philippine Fleet, conducted a joint amphibious operation on land and at sea on Thursday, September 16, 2021, at Marine Base Gregorio Lim, Ternate, Cavite, as part of the Exercise “PAGBUBUKLOD.” The goal of Exercise Pagbubuklod is to evaluate the Command’s organizational structure,… Continue reading Navy conducts Joint Amphibious Operations on land and at sea during Exercise Pagbubuklod 2021
Navy rescues 6 individuals from sinking fishing vessel near Philippine Rise
The Philippine Navy patrol ship BRP Andres Bonifacio (PS17) rescued six crew members of a sinking fishing vessel (FV) named ‘Mr. Kupido’ southeast of Philippine Rise at roughly 5 PM on Tuesday, September 14, 2021. PS17, under the operational control of (tag) Naval Forces Southern Luzon, was conducting maritime patrol near Benham Bank in the… Continue reading Navy rescues 6 individuals from sinking fishing vessel near Philippine Rise
Navy saves 13 passengers, crew members from distressed ship off Tawi-Tawi coast
Naval Forces Western Mindanao through its Naval Task Force-61’s 3rd Boat Attack Division on Friday, September 10, 2021, rescued 13 passengers and crew of a distressed vessel in the seawaters off Tawi-Tawi province. Early in the morning, the Littoral Monitoring Station (LMS) Bongao detected a troubled vessel somewhere off the coast of the island province… Continue reading Navy saves 13 passengers, crew members from distressed ship off Tawi-Tawi coast
2 NPA members peacefully surrender aboard Philippine Navy vessel
The Naval Forces Central through Naval Task Group 2 deployed at Joint Task Force Storm area of responsibility, together with 63rd Infantry Battalion of the Philippine Army and Naval Intelligence Service Unit – Central successfully organized the peaceful surrender of two members of the CPP-NPA-Terrorists (CNTs) aboard the Philippine Navy Vessel BRP Alfredo Peckson (PC372)… Continue reading 2 NPA members peacefully surrender aboard Philippine Navy vessel
Philippine Navy partakes in Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2021
The Philippine Navy is forging strong partnerships in the region with its participation in the ongoing Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2021 (IPE21), Australia’s flagship regional engagement activity with partner nations. Aside from the Philippines, the IPE21 also welcomes partners from Malaysia, France, the United Kingdom, and Canada. A number of foreign military personnel are embarked in Royal… Continue reading Philippine Navy partakes in Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2021
Philippine Navy to acquire 8 units of Fast Attack Interdiction Craft-Missile from Israel
The acquisition of eight units of Fast Attack Interdiction Craft-Missile (FAIC-M) is among the 2019 President-approved projects under the Horizon 2 List of the Revised AFP Modernization Program. Duly awarded to Israel Shipyards Ltd. and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems of Israel under a Government-to-Government procurement scheme, the project is divided into two lots. Lot 1… Continue reading Philippine Navy to acquire 8 units of Fast Attack Interdiction Craft-Missile from Israel