Philippine Defense OSINT

Compilation of latest open source intelligence, news and reports related to Philippine Defense

[Philippine Defense OSINT @PhilDefOSINT]

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[Philippine Defense Monitor (PDM) @PhilippMonitor]

PDM Report: Ex-US Marine Protector-class, BRP Pag-Asa (PATS-MPC-2701) is currently undergoing pre-transfer training and drills in Maryland. The activities are intended to prepare its future crew and ensure the vessel is ready for service upon delivery.

[Philippine Defense OSINT @PhilDefOSINT]

@Herbie_atX @coastguardph But technically, SARV-3501 isn't decomm'ed yet?

[DefenArt @DefenArt]

BRP ILOCOS NORTE (LD-603)

[Philippine Defense OSINT @PhilDefOSINT]

@SSixevo2 there are some countermeasures, it's not 100% jam-proof, but there are techs within it that increases survivability. it's also said to be autonomous, so flight paths can be pre-prorammed, with instructions to return to a PN vessel.

[Philippine Defense OSINT @PhilDefOSINT]

RUMINT sources confirmed that a Schiebel CAMCOPTER S-100 VTOL UAS was on the flight deck of the Philippine Navy’s latest OPV.

This is significant because the S-100 is not a small quadcopter-type drone. It is a shipborne rotary-wing UAV designed for serious maritime ISR work

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[Aaron-Matthew Lariosa @AaronMatthew_L]

Screenshots of the system aboard BRP Rajah Sulayman (PS 20):

📸 PN

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[Adrei Aldovino ᜀᜇᜒ 🇵🇭 @Drethegrater]

“🤫🤫🤫”

📷 Aftertwelve via Facebook

[Philippine Defense OSINT @PhilDefOSINT]

The actual quantity procured (or under procurement) is classified, but it's "signifcant" and in the double digits.

📸 Photos by Naval News, Army Recognition, Wikipedia, Schiebel, Unmanned Systems Technology

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[Philippine Defense OSINT @PhilDefOSINT]

The 50kg payload is a bit limited, but the S-100 can be configured EO/IR camera turrets, search radar, AIS receiver, SIGINT / RF detection, etc.

Future developments may include sonobuoy relay or dispenser, and even armed with Martlet Missiles.

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[Philippine Defense OSINT @PhilDefOSINT]

The S-100 has been used or selected by multiple navies and maritime agencies worldwide; for shipborne ISR, border surveillance, maritime security, environmental monitoring, search and rescue, etc.

That makes it one of the more mature VTOL UAVs in its class.

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[Philippine Defense OSINT @PhilDefOSINT]

It can operate from ships without a runway, catapult, or arresting gear, making it useful for OPVs, frigates, corvettes, etc.

Flying with >200km data link range, 10hrs endurance, and carry sensors such as EO/IR, maritime radar, AIS receivers, IFF/transponder systems, etc.

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[Philippine Defense OSINT @PhilDefOSINT]

BRP Pag-Asa (PATS-MPC 2701) will be the lead ship of the donated Marine Protector Class Patrol Boat from the USCG, according to Reniel Ragudo (owner of the video, FB), PCG.

https://t.co/bvPFP7i6Jk

[Para Bellum @ReHorizon3]

Here's the latest progress of the @Philippine_Navy 🇵🇭's brand-new 124-meter Landing Platform Dock (LPD), which is already in final stage of construction. @PTPAL_INDONESIA 🇲🇨 is more than ready to launch the Philippines' LD-603 Landing Platform Dock (LPD), this June 30, 2026.

[Para Bellum @ReHorizon3]

In this latest clip from @PTPAL_INDONESIA, we can see the new 124-meter LD-603 Landing Platform Dock (LPD) of the @Philippine_Navy 🇵🇭, appears to be almost complete. It means the LD-603 LPD is finally ready for the Official Launching Ceremony to be commenced this June 30, 2026.

[Adrei Aldovino ᜀᜇᜒ 🇵🇭 @Drethegrater]

(UPDATED) Philippine Navy then (2013) and now (2026) fleet infographic.

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[Philippine Defense OSINT @PhilDefOSINT]

@CallSignTsoi You can follow :)

Unfortunately, can't add you on the feed for the updates itself, as we would prefer to streamline the updates to exclusively PH related updates

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[Philippine Defense OSINT @PhilDefOSINT]

It would be remembered that last December, the Philippine Army also awarded a contract for 10,020 units of Carbine AR15/M4 platform to Dasan Machineries Co., Ltd., that will likely supply their DSAR15 5.56mm rifles.

Similar to the order of the PNP below.

[Philippine Defense OSINT @PhilDefOSINT]

A new ITB was released by the Philippine Army for 8,270 units of Red Dot optics. Due to budget constraints, it's highly likely not magnified, and should be enough to equip a huge number of infantry units.

There may be another bid for a separate batch soon, and for the PMC.

[Para Bellum @ReHorizon3]

The mount intended for the SIMBAD-RC missile launchers (for Mistral-3 surface-to-air missiles) of the @Philippine_Navy 🇵🇭's BRP Rajah Lakandula PS-21 OPV was seen in a rare photo. The space for the SIMBAD-RC missile launchers was placed beside, or near the two 30mm SMASH RCWS.