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Philippine Navy to upgrade its Hamilton-class cutter

Philippine Navy to upgrade its Hamilton-class cutter

The Philippine Department of National Defence (DND) announced that an upgrade will be performed on BRP Gregorio del Pilar, the Hamilton-class cutter of the Philippine Navy.

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Philippine Navy to participate in the annual Seacat training exercises

Philippine Navy to participate in the annual Seacat training exercises

Colonel Omar Tonsay, the official spokesperson of the Philippine Navy announced that a contingent from the naval force will be participating in the annual Southeast Asia Cooperation Against Terrorism (SEACAT) naval exercises.

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Gazmin announces that the Philippine Navy might buy two frigates from Italy

Gazmin announces that the Philippine Navy might buy two frigates from Italy

Voltaire Gazmin, the Secretary of the Philippines’ Department of National Defence, announced today that the Philippine Navy (PN) is seriously considering the proposal to buy two frigates from Italy.

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Philippine Navy to induct two multi-purpose attack crafts in to its fleet

Philippine Navy to induct two multi-purpose attack crafts in to its fleet

The officials with the Philippine Navy (PN) announced today that two new multi-purpose attack crafts, built by a local Philippine shipbuilder, will be delivered to the armed forces this week.

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Navy ready for deployment in the disputed Spratlys Island Group

Navy ready for deployment in the disputed Spratlys Island Group

Colonel Arnulfo Marcelo Burgos Jr, the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ (AFP) official spokesman said today that the AFP is ready to assist the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) in protecting the nation’s sovereignty along the disputed Spratlys Islands.

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PN claims that three Chinese vessels still remain in the disputed Scarborough Shoal area

PN claims that three Chinese vessels still remain in the disputed Scarborough Shoal area

Sources within the Philippine Navy (PN) claimed today that three Chinese government ships remain in the disputed Scarborough (Panatag) Shoal area, despite the recent Philippine naval pullback.

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