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My name is Max Montero, known more as the Editor of MaxDefense Philippines, and Lead Partner for Philippine Defense Resource.

I decided to expand to Bluesky as I believe Twitter/X & Facebook is becoming less attractive as social media platforms of choice.

We welcome our longtime and new readers!
March 2, 2025 at 11:26 PM
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🇰🇷HD Hyundai Heavy Industries held the Keel Laying Ceremony for the 1st HDP-2200 offshore patrol vessel for the 🇵🇭Philippine Navy (yard designation P172) last 05 February 2025 in Ulsan.

Meanwhile the 2nd ship's keel laying ceremony is expected to follow soon.

📷HD HHI
March 2, 2025 at 11:32 PM
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The 🇵🇭Philippine Navy confirmed that the delivery by 🇰🇷HD HHI of new frigate Miguel Malvar (06) will be pushed to April 2025, with the sendoff ceremony to coincide with the launching of sistership Diego Silang (07).

No specific dates were published.

📷HD HHI
March 2, 2025 at 11:33 PM
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Our sources confirmed that 🇵🇭 Dept of National Defense & Philippine Navy wanted the acquisition of new frigates to be finalized this year, with support from 🇰🇷 HD HHI to secure construction spot & work continuity once fabrication of 6th HDP-2200 OPV is done & ensure delivery of 1st ship by 2028.
📷HHI
March 2, 2025 at 11:57 PM
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Looks like the 🇵🇭Philippine Air Force is preparing to start the rehabilitation & reactivation of its remaining C-130B with t/n 3633. It has been sitting in Benito Ebuen Airbase for years w/o its propellers, awaiting if its goes to the scrap or not.
📷 Ron Mak @ Plane Spotters PH
March 3, 2025 at 3:50 AM