Philippine Navy, kamikaze drone for the supply of Pakistan-Philippine partnership one To Thunder Defense announced that it has given a tender. Within the scope of this tender, Philippine Department of Defense, 100 million Philippine Pesos (approximately 1.71 Million Dollars) with its budget Tender Order (NOA) published. Thunder Defense, 88.000.080,00 PHP (approximately 1.51 Million Dollars) by bidding provide the necessary systems won the tender for.
Project Details and Background of the Company Winning the Tender
Thunder Defense, Eastern and Southern Europe and TürkiyeIt is known as a company that supplies defense products from . However, the company Pakistani connections Taking into consideration, Supply can also be made from Pakistan It is being considered. In 2022 Philippines and Pakistan signed between Defense Cooperation Memorandum of Understanding within the framework of, Pioneering the introduction of Pakistani defense systems in the Philippines has become one of the companies.
Features of Kamikaze Drone System
Kamikaze drone developed by Pakistan Ordnance Factories, Capable of carrying 60 mm or 81 mm mortar shells, 8 kilometers range ve 4 to 5 hours of flight time These features have made it a system that is considered quite suitable for the Philippine Marine Corps. In addition, Ukraine-Russia WarSuccessful use cases in the Philippine military interest in such systems seems to have triggered.
GÖKDENİZ and ASELSAN Systems in the Philippine Navy
Philippines, Miguel Malvar class frigates oriented towards GÖKDENİZ close air defense system decided to provide it. SKYLAND, ASELSAN developed by 35 mm ATOM fragmentation ammunition It works in harmony with. This system, Miguel Malvar class 2 ship will be established and In 2025-2026 It is planned to enter the Philippine Navy inventory.
By choosing these systems, the Philippines has taken an important step in air defense. In addition, Gun turrets developed by ASELSAN has been on active duty in the Philippine Navy for years. SMASH 30 / GUARD towers, Jose Rizal class frigates (2 pcs) secondary weapon system It is used as.
These projects, ASELSAN's While strengthening its presence in the Philippine Navy, it also demonstrates its commitment to the Philippines' defense infrastructure.
