BRP Jose Rizal exceeds design speed for endurance range By Priam Nepomuceno December 18, 2019, 11:51 am BRP Jose Rizal. The Jose Rizal-class frigate is a class of two guided missile frigates, designed as multi-role semi-stealth ships for the Philippine Navy. The MEKO-100 based frigate design. Naval Helicopter Annual Operating Cost (completed), 1. All photos taken from the Philippine Navy's FB page. 7-meter Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats (RHIB) with Outboard Motors (2018) (completed) - Trenton 7m RHIB, 2. The Next Generation Floreal-class frigate design from STX France. Multi-Purpose Armored Personnel Carriers, 3. Just goes to show who is trying his best to search for the right answer more than anyone else. MaxDefense also released a blog entry explaining why we believe the Jose Rizal-class frigates would be accepted by the Philippine Navy, with or without the TDL-16 compatibility. The Jose Rizal frigates are propelled by four MTU STX 650KW diesel engines in CODAD configuration reaching a maximum speed of 25 knots and a cruising speed of 15 knots. The blog can be accessed on the link provided below: Why the Philippine Navy may accept the Jose Rizal-class frigates, with or without TDLink 16 compatibility. Infographics posted by HHI during the ship launching ceremony. MANILA --- The arrival of the prospective BRP Jose Rizal (FF-150) last May 23, the Philippine Navy's (PN) first missile-capable frigate, signals the start of the PN's modernization. Unmanned Aerial Systems Levels 1 to 3 - Elbit Systems Thor, Skylark 1, Skylark 3, and Hermes 450 UAS, 3. This photo has been with MaxDefense since November 2018, but was requested to be kept confidential. The Philippine Navy has commissioned its first Jose Rizal-class guided-missile frigate. Ground-Based Air Defense System (GBADS) - Rafael SPYDER-MR air defense system, 5. The BRP Jose Rizal (FF-150)guided-missile frigates of the Philippines Navy arrived in Subic Bay on Saturday May 23, 2020, after a five-day trip from Ulsan, South Korea. Photo c/o Thales. The Jose Rizal-class Frigate is a class of two multi-role semi-stealth frigates to be built for the Philippine Navy, the ships are the derivatives of HDF-3000 frigate design (officially known as HDF-2600 Frigate Design) from Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) with design specifically accommodated to fit the requirements of the Philippine Navy. GoodNews : Philippines to soon receive delivery of first Jose Rizal-class frigate - Duration: ... Philippine Coast Guard Modernization Updates 2020 - List of Patrol Vessels - Duration: 6:49. Photo provided exclusively by MaxDefense source. The ship is scheduled for delivery to the PN by 3rd or 4th quarter 2020. MaxDefense will discuss about the TASS in a separate post. The two frigates are being acquired at a cost of PHP16bn ($314.6m Firearms (completed) - IWI Galil ACE 21N, Micro Tavor X95, Negev NG7, Galatz, Masada, Cornershot, Meprolight Optics, 1. South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has launched the second José Rizal-class frigate on order for the Philippine Navy (photo : News1) "Apa-apaan ini, lebay banget, pake ada yg gelantungan dikap Frigates Lot 2B - Surface-to-Air Missiles - MBDA Mistral, * 1.4. Jacinto-class Patrol Vessel Combat Systems Alignment Phases 3A and 3B (completed), 1. The primary search radar Hensoldt TRS-3D Baseline D multi-mode phased array C-band radar. Command and Control Jet Aircraft (completed) - Gulfstream Aerospace G280 C2, 8. 40mm Automatic Grenade Launchers (completed) - ST Kinetics CIS 40 40mm AGL, 39. The warships have maximum range of 4,500 nautical miles. First steel cutting to launching is almost exactly 1 year, which appears to be on track with the last schedule commitments HHI made to the DND and PN. The Kamorta-class large corvette design. This set-up is also impossible for any containerized mission modules, so these type of TASS are definitely out of the picture. This issue became a controversy since the Philippine Navy Flag Officer in Command, Vice Adm. Ronald Mercado, raised the issue of non-compatibility with the US-NATO Tactical Data Link 16 (Link 16) of Hanwha's Naval Shield Intergrated Combat Management System, which HHI insists of using. The keel laying ceremony officially starts the assembly of the different modules of the ship that were built individually outside the drydock. confirmed that Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) and Hanwha Systems was, not able to get certification from US authorities. Former Navy chiefs visit BRP Jose Rizal News Sourced Mintfo Three former Navy Chiefs, Vice Adm. Eduardo Ma. Photos from the launching of the future BRP. So where is it now? So where is the TASS space allocation required in the Tech Specs and Contract? Light to Medium Weight Multi-Purpose Twin-Engine Helicopters (completed) - Airbus Helicopters H145, 5. The ships are heavily modified derivative of HDF-3000 frigate design (officially known as HDF-2600 Frigate Design) from Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) with design specifically accommodated to fit the requirements of the Philippine Navy. Instead of being mounted on the deck flooring or on a pedestal, the TASS would be on a frame that is ceiling-mounted, with HHI providing extra support on the stern and on the Steering Gear Room's ceiling to carry the TASS while also allowing for fixing it even when the ship rolls. Kaya stay tuned nanaman po ulit, para sa karagdagang balita natin tungkol sa ating jose rizal class frigate, kung ano ba ang kina labasan ng kanyang test sa kanyang main gun. 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Armaments include an Oto Melara 76 mm super rapid gun, an ASELSAN SMASH 30mm secondary gun, four S&T Motiv 12.7mm K6 heavy machine guns, one Close-in weapon system (FFBNW), two twin MBDA Simbad RC with Mistral missiles, single 8-cell Vertical Launching System (FFBNW), two 2 x twin LIGNex1 SSM-700K C-Star anti-ship missile and two SEA triple trainable torpedo launchers. Obviously the removal of TASS space is not an improvement. The decision memorandum for the procurement of two missile-capable frigates under the Frigate Acquisition Project was issued in October 2015. 11 March 2019: MaxDefense posted in its Facebook page that mainstream media has finally caught up with the announcement by PN FOIC Vice Adm. Empedrad that the first Jose Rizal-class frigate being built in South Korea by Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) is on its way to launching between 17 to 19 May 2019. In addition, MaxDefense through Philippine Defense Resource posted new photos of the two, The photos below show the Philippine Navy's future frigates, the BRP. This is the basis of HHI and Hanwha's commitment in 2016 to make sure the Naval Shield ICMS will be Link 16 compatible by 2019. MPAC (Batch 4) Combat Systems & Capability Upgrade Lot 2 - Mission Essentials Equipment & ILS - Propmech Corp. 9. Apparently this is part of the Korean government's program to provide assistance to countries that helped defend South Korea during the Korean War in the 1950s. Photos above credited to the Philippine Navy. The Philippine Navy, Department of National Defense, and Hyundai Heavy Industries conducted the keel laying ceremonies for the future BRP. A contract was signed between the DND and HHI on 24 October 2016. Mortars Lot 2 - 81mm Mortars - EXPAL Systems M-98 81mm Mortar, 4. Defence & Aerospace – Supply and Services, Bangladesh Army becomes the launch customer for VT-5 light tank, New generation armoured vehicles for Bangladesh Army, Turkey offers warship technology to Bangladesh Navy, Bangladesh Navy warships undergo extensive refit, Bangladesh Air Show secures presence of international aircraft makers, Bangladesh-United States of America Relations, Kilo Class Diesel-Electric Attack Submarine. Also said to be scheduled for testing in the sixth sea trials starting 17 February 2020 will include testing the ship's combat systems including weapons and sensors, integrated platform management system, and an endurance test. Even if there are changes made during the CDR meetings, and even if the DND and PN approve of changes, it becomes a violation since such changes cannot be made as it is unfair to all other bidders. The 2,600 tonnes displacement with length of 107.5 and a beam of 13.8 m is a useful coastal defence platform packing a well-balanced package of anti-air, anti-surface and anti-submarine armaments and advanced sensors from the likes of Hanwha, Harris, Safran, Selex, Kelvin Hughes, Hensoldt and Terma. MaxDefense finally got two reliable sources from the Philippine Navy and from an industry source to reaffirm the information we received about the issue on Towed Array Sonar System space and power allocations. Class overview; Name: Incheon class: Builders: Hyundai Heavy Industries; STX Offshore & Shipbuilding; Operators: Republic of Korea Navy: Preceded by: Ulsan-class frigate; Pohang-class corvette; Succeeded by: Daegu-class frigate: Subclasses: Jose Rizal-class frigate: Cost: $232 million: In commission: 2012–present: Planned: 6: Completed: 6: Active: 6: General characteristics ; Type: * Product for Delivery: HDF-2600 frigate (Jose Rizal-class) * Contract Price: Php15,744,571,584.00 * Residual Amount: Php255,428,416.00 * Expected Delivery: PN expects first ship by May 2020, second by September/October 2020. HHI responded that Option 1 will be used, although they submitted 2 options just in case the 1st option was unacceptable or non-compliant to the project requirements. Instead, the South Korean Ministry of Defense (MOD) has stepped in to guarantee the resolution of the Link 16 compatibility issue, with a formal letter to the DND sent when the frigate Jose Rizal (FF-150) was sent for delivery to the Philippines. Second photo shows stern with "Jose Rizal" painted. Based on the specs provided by the Philippine Navy on TASS requirements, it was confirmed by a TWG member that they indeed used Thales Underwater Systems CAPTAS-2 as basis for the PN's requirement. HHI's Unsolicited Offer: Jose Rizal-class Flight II According to MaxDefense's naval and defense sources, the HHI offer was actually an improved Jose Rizal-class frigate, with enhancements made on the sensors and subsystems, performance, weapon systems Attack Helicopter (Phase 2) - TAI T129B ATAK, 7. Combat Utility Helicopter (Phase 2) (completed) - Bell 412EP, 4. Since there seems to be no opening on the stern, it was initially speculated that there is also no space provided for TASS to be sitting once installed. We discussed about HHI's design on the TASS handling system fixing, which is hanging from a reinforced frame mounted on the stern and upper deck. In the case of the Philippine Navy, it was indicated in the Technical Specifications used during the project's 2nd Bidding phase, that allocation for a future Towed Array Sonar System shall be provided. C-130 Hercules with Avionics Upgrade and ILS, 14. The mast will be where the sensors antennas are installed, including the 3D Air/Surface Search radar and navigation/secondary radars, the fire control radar, the R-ESM, among others. Field Ambulance (Phase 1) (completed) - Kia KM451, 39. Photo from Globasecurity.org. MaxDefense also noted that as per our last check, 8 module blocks are still for installation to complete the frigate's structure. In the end, the one who disproved me is still me. Frigates Lot 2C Sub-Lot 1 - 76mm Ammunition - EXPAL Systems Ctg 76mm/62 cal HEPD & TP Ammunition, * 1.5. With the South Korean MOD stepping in as a guarantor, it only means that the South Korean government will make sure that even if HHI and Hanwha Systems failed to have the frigate certified for compatibility with Link 16, it will make sure it will still happen in the future despite no deadline being provided. Pressure from South Korea to enable them to protect HHI and South Korean defense industry's reputation and image. BRP Jose Rizal Frigate The frigate is 107 metres long and 14 Officially known as HDF-2600 Frigate Design, the ships are heavily modified derivatives of the HDF-3000 Frigate Design from Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI), specifically accommodated to fit the r But based on ship layout drawings of the frigates, behind the stern is an occupied room for Steering Gear Emergency Steering Room, a room that is normally fully packed with equipment that its impossible for a TASS to be there too. Next year will be the last MYCA payment for the frigate, which is included in the Php33 billion proposed AFP Modernization Program funding for fiscal year 2021, which coincides with completion of the 1 year warranty period of BRP Jose Rizal (FF-150). - the TASS that the PN should acquire will really needed to be a compact model, most likely Thales' CAPTAS-2 which was used by the PN as template for their TASS requirement. Expected to be delivered to the Philippine Navy by September 2020, and will become one of the service's primary warship until the introduction of new and more powerful contemporaries. Frigates Lot 1 - Platform & Launchers - Hyundai Heavy Industries HDF-2600 Jose Rizal-class, * 1.2. * First post by MaxDefense: 02 May 2013 * Searching Hashtag: #PNFrigateAcquisition #PNFAP It would be remembered the the South Korean MOD has been in negotiations with the US Department of Defense for increased participation of South Korean defense industries in Link 16 integration. © DEFSECA.COM 2020 - The Bangladesh Defence Analyst defence portal & digital magazine. Please Login. The Jose Rizal frigate was launched in 2019 by HHI in Ulsan and started sea trials in South Korean waters in November last year. At $100 million the surface warfare geared corvettes are affordable solutions however given the proliferation of stealthy submarines in the region it is time the Bangladesh Navy look in to a more capable platform. The ship's Platform Management System from Servowatch is also said to be installed as well. Jacinto-class Patrol Vessel Generators (completed) - Caterpillar 3406C diesel generators. Copyright MaxDefense Philippines / Philippine Defense Resource, __Philippine Defense Discussion (members only), __Israeli Defense (Israeli Defense News Page), Post Comments In the interview, he mentioned that the launching could happen between 17 and 19 May 2019 in HHI's yard in Ulsan, South Korea, and that he and Defense Sec. Light Armor System Upgrade (Joint Project with Philippine Air Force) - Larsen & Toubro, 12. Photo taken from Navania. HHI's Unsolicited Offer: Jose Rizal-class Flight II According to MaxDefense's naval and defense sources, the HHI offer was actually an improved Jose Rizal-class frigate, with enhancements made on the sensors and subsystems, performance, weapon systems, and added features that goes with the … It is also the first purpose-built frigate of the service, as its major warships were mostly transferred from other navies and reclassified as frigates. Aviation Engineering Equipment (Lots 1 to 32), 18. Frigates Lot 2C Sub-Lot 2 - 30mm Ammunition - Nammo Palencia Ctg 30mm HE & TPT Ammunition, 2. 5 / 5 ( 1 vote ) Hyundai Heavy Industries’ latest 2,600-ton frigate “Jose Rizal” departed for the Philippines carrying COVID-19 relief supplies products such as masks and disinfectants. The future BRP Antonio Luna (FF-151) after launching. HHI is confident that this set-up will still be robust and tough despite not being deck mounted. The Philippine Navy even provided dimensions on the projector towed body as 2.0m x 1.0m x 1.2m weighing 1,250 kilograms. See: The Hyundai HDF-2600 Jose Rizal-class Frigate of the Philippine Navy Launching of first two multi-mission ‘Jose Rizal’-class frigates Likely the most important milestone for the PN this year is the launching of the lead ship of its two missile-frigate order by South Korean shipbuilder HHI. 94-meter Multi-Role Response Vessels (MRRV), 8. Frigates Lot 2A - Anti-Ship Missiles - LIGNex1 SSM-700K Haeseong (C-Star) missile, * 1.3. Philippine Navy chief Vice Adm. Giovanni Carlo Bacordo said efforts to upgrade the Navy remain intact despite the ongoing coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic. Man-Portable Air Defense System (MANPADS), * 8.1. BANGLADESH'S MOST TRUSTED DEFENCE RESOURCE. Mga sir pag uusapan po natin ngayun ang BRP jose rizal class frigate! Credits to original source of photo. The photos below show the Philippine Navy's future frigates, the BRP Jose Rizal (FF-150) and BRP Antonio Luna (FF-151) docked together in Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) shipyard in Ulsan, South Korea. Based on the information provided by our source, which was reaffirmed by an industry source : - the opening will only be made once the Philippine Navy acquires the TASS. South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) delivered the first Jose Rizal-class frigate for the Philippine Navy (PN), with the ship departing HHI’s shipyard in Ulsan, South Korea on 18 May 2020, and arriving in Subic Port in the Philippines on 23 May 2020. MaxDefense posted in its social media page, This is earlier than the announcement made during the BRP, Screenshots from the PN's institutional video for 2019 showing the future BRP, The Philippine Navy confirmed that the launching of the 2nd. MaxDefense advises its readers to keep track of our FB page for any info on the launching date. The photo above shows how the main handling system of the Thales CAPTAS-2, including its other family models look like. PN flag-officer-in-command Vice Admiral Giovanni Carlo Bacordo made this remark when asked by … 10 July 2020. MaxDefense released a blog entry, reiterating our previous post that the future BRP. First photo from Korean media outlet of the Jose Rizal-class frigate, the future BRP Antonio Luna (FF-151) for the Philippine Navy, which is scheduled for launching today. Two brand new frigates of the Philippine Navy Jose Rizal and Antonio Luna are the two ships ordered by the Philippines under the contract signed in 2016. The Jose Rizal-class frigate is a class of two multi-role guided missile frigates of the Philippine Navy. As the ship was leaving South Korean waters, it was escorted by the. Transfer of AH-1S Cobra Attack Helicopters from Jordan (completed), 1. Four 650 kilowatts diesel engines in Combined Diesel and Diesel configuration, provides the Jose Rizal frigate with quiet operation and increased fuel efficiency. The same is true for the Harris 997 hull-mounted sonar. 7.62mm Designated Marksman Rifles - SIG Sauer SIG716 G2 with Trijicon VCOG sights, 7. Unmanned Aerial Systems Level 3 Lot 2 - Hermes 900, 12. BN Islander Upgrade Phase 1 (completed), 3. The commission was expected originally on April 18, but due to the pandemic, the date had to be pushed back. Based on Thales CAPTAS 2's requirement, it requires a space of around 39 square meters, or if used as a palletized mission module, at least one 20-foot container + one pallet. Combat Engineering Equipment Lot 1 - Armored Vehicle-Launched Bridge (AVLB) - Elbit Systems/Leoardo DRS Joint Assault Bridge, * 12.4. Our sources confirmed that there will be space and power allocation for TASS, but the arrangement and layout will be extraordinary. This is exactly the reason why its best to raise questions and ask, because we can get answers and get clarifications. ( The anticipated launching of the future BRP. 155mm Howitzer, Self-Propelled System - Elbit Systems Soltam ATMOS 155mm/52cal Wheeled SPH, 7. In May 2013, the Department of National Defense opened the "Frigate Acquisition Project", calling for the acquisition of two brand new frigates for the Philippine Navy with the contract price of Php 18 billion (around US$437 million as of May 2013). Riverine Operations Equipment Lot 1 - Light Boats, 10. Fighter / Surface Attack Aircraft / Lead-in Fighter Trainer Phase 1 (completed) - Korea Aerospace Industries FA-50PH Fighting Eagle light combat aircraft, 9. There are also Kelvin Hughes SharpEye I, E/F band radars navigation radar, Selex ES NA-25X fire control radar, Safran PASEO NS electro-optical tracking system, Hanwha Group Hanwha Systems Link P (Link K Derivative) tactical data link, Air warfare Data Link 16, Maritime Data Link 22, Harris Corporation Model 997 medium frequency active/passive ASW hull mounted sonar and Thales CAPTAS-2 Towed Array Sonar. HHI was selected as the lowest bidder with a bid price of PHP15.75bn ($338.8m) in June 2016. Launching it does not mean it is completed, although other works on the ship's inside can be done with the hull already in the water. Assault Rifle 5.56mm M4/AR-15 Platform (2018) - SIG Sauer SIGM400 5.56x45mm rifle, 2018.05. MaxDefense created a summary of the submitted Maker's Lists by both GRSE and HHI. Air Surveillance Radar Phase 2 - Mitsubishi Electric J/FPS-3ME fixed radar, and J/TPS-P14ME mobile radar, 4. 11.5-meter High Speed Response Boats - Small, 3 10-meter High Speed Response Boats Small, 4. Which anti-ship missile should the Bangladesh Navy induct? Multi-Purpose Attack Craft (Batch 4) (completed) - Lung Teh/Propmech MPAC Mk. Carried on board are two rigid-hulled inflatable boats and a Leonardo AW-159 Wildcat multi-purpose helicopter in the flight deck and enclosed aviation hanger. The frigate is transporting a shipment of COVID-19 relief supplies donated by the Korean government as part of its campaign to assist countries that participated in the Korean War. Fibreglass Reinforced Watercrafts, AFP Modernization Program RA 7898 (1995-2010), 2. This time, we supported our previous information with evidence, taken from the constructed frigate's own hull. Air Surveillance Radar Phase 1 (completed) - IAI Elta EL/M-2288ER AD-STAR Air Defense and Surveillance Radar, 2. Wheeled Armored Personnel Carrier - Elbit Systems-IVECO VBTP-MR Guarani 6x6, 5. To build up its naval capabilities, replace ageing assets, and modernize its forces, the Philippine Navy embarked on the acquisition of new frigates under the Frigate Acquisition Project (FAP). Delivery still remains to be on track by September 2020. M113 Armored Mortar Carriers - M113A2 Armored Mortar Carrier with Elbit Systems Soltam Cardom 120mm Recoil Mortar System, 4. Lot 2 - Frigate Munitions with an ABC of Php2 billion. BRP Jose Rizal (FF-150) is the lead ship of her class, ordered for the Philippine Navy. July 13, 2020 Arun Mathew 0 Comments BRP Jose Rizal (FF-150), Frigate, Jose Rizal-class frigate, Philippine Navy, Philippines The Philippine Navy (PN) formally commissioned its first ever missile-capable frigate BRP Jose Rizal (FF-150) during a ceremony at the … But there seems to be no indication of a stern opening for TASS despite being required in the contract. Second ship of the Jose Rizal-class frigate, ordered for future service with the Philippine Navy. It was also noted that the tube missile launchers for the LIGNex1 SSM-700K C-Star anti-ship cruise missiles are not yet installed too, although the launching rack is already there. MPAC (Batch 4) Combat Systems & Capability Upgrade, * 7.1. The procurement and capabilities of two modern Jose Rizal-class frigates from Hyundai Heavy Industries under the Frigate Acquisition Project. Shared to MaxDefense by one of our source. 18 May 2020. Despite this, HHI pushed for the use of Option 2 for the project since HHI claims that the cost of the subsystems has risen and it would put them at loss. The cost of a warship's hull is one of the lesser cost of the totality of the system. For the main issue: The Jose Rizal-class was confirmed to have space and power allocation for TASS. BRP Antonio Luna (FF-151), the second ship in the class, was launched at the HHI Ulsan shipyard last month. The first of the Jose Rizal-class frigate, which is sailing with relief supplies donated by Korean government, is set to be commissioned with the Philippine Navy on May 23, 2020. Utility Vehicles Acquisition (2016-2022), 2. Photo taken from FAP Bid Documents posted on DND website. HHI also posted some infographics on the ship during the launching ceremonies. Middle and above photo from Hyundai Heavy Industries. Squad Rocket Launchers Light - Arsenal JSco. To summarize, we believe that the following reasons are as follows: 4. The vessel is on track for delivery in 2021. by Ridzwan Rahmat . This dimension of the project towed body is very much similar to the Thales CAPTAS 2 towed array sonar designed for ships less than 3,000 tonnage like the Jose Rizal-class. Nevertheless, the Jose Rizal ships still provide that hopes and dreams, somewhat in a way that it is being built with the weapons it needs to be classified as a Frigate. The commission was expected originally on April 18, but due to the pandemic, the date had to be pushed back. For those having difficulty accessing the original site from Korea Herald, MaxDefense was able to screengrab the report in English version. Navantia's Avante 2200 combatant. Top photo taken from Deagel, bottom photo exclusively shared to MaxDefense. Darussalam-class offshore patrol vessel, Brunei Martadinata-class frigate, Indonesia Kyan Sittha-class frigate, Myanmar Jose Rizal-class frigate, Philippines Formidable-class frigate, Singapore Bhumibol Adulyadej–class frigate, Thailand Đinh Tiên Hoàng-class R. Santos PN(Ret), Rear Adm. Danilo M. Cortez PN(Ret) and Vice Adm. Robert A. Empedrad PN(Ret) visited the BRP Jose Rizal (FF150) at Pier Based on info we received, interior works are also in full blast as HHI wanted as much accomplishment to be made before launching, despite works can be made even if the ship is already at dockside after launching. The FFX-I HDF-3000 frigate design from HHI, which became the basis for the ROKN's Incheon-class frigates. "It (the gun) is capable of intercepting air targets to include missiles using special munitions," Navy spokesperson Captain Jonathan Zata quoting Offshore Combat Force head, Commodore Caesar Bernard Valencia, said. first steel cutting ceremony for the first ship, First keel laying was held on 16 October 2018, while launching and official naming of the ship was held on 23 May 2019, with the ship now named as. MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Navy’s first missile-capable frigate, the future BRP Jose Rizal (FF-150), is moving closer to join the naval fleet. Based on the photos MaxDefense received, the exterior finishing of the hull and superstructure are almost done, although works still continue on the bridge area, the location where the future VLS will be located, the mast area, and near the hangar and helicopter deck. Del Pilar-class (Frigate) Upgrade - Hanwha Systems (Hanwha Naval Shield I-CMS BL2, Wartsila ELAC Nautic Hunter HMS, Elisra Aquamarine NS9300A R-ESM), 5. Photo shared exclusively to MaxDefense by our PN sources. Delfin Lorenzana will be attending in. Meanwhile, the second ship, internally known as Hull P160, held its first steel cutting ceremony on 17 September 2018. Amphibious Assault Vehicles (completed) - Hanwha Defense KAAV-7A1, 6. New Jose Rizal-class frigate arrives in Philippine... Taiwan looks at acquiring MQ-9 Reaper unmanned com... Australia commissions 3rd and final Hobart-class a... Philippines to soon receive delivery of first Jose... Thailand orders 8 Harpoon Block II anti-ship Photo taken from Thales' website. The Hunter-class frigate is based on BAE Systems’ Type 26 Global Combat Ship frigate design for the British Royal Navy (RN), and has also been adapted by the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) for their own frigate requirement. The BRP Jose Rizal will still be a respectable modern frigate with its finalized ship systems though the entire procurement process left much to be desired and involved political meddling and possibly corruption. It confirmed that provisions for an 8-cell Vertical Launching System (VLS), a Close-In Weapon System (CIWS), and a Towed Array Sonar System (TASS) were provided, since these items are considered as Fitted For But Not With (FFBNW) items. Officials from the Department of National Defense, Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Philippine Navy were present during the ceremonies. BRP Jose Rizal, the Philippines’ first-missile frigate is docked at Subic Bay, Zambales. The new frigate is said to be the first in the Philippine Navy’s fleet … First photo shows "150" painted on the hull of the ship, confirming our report last January 2019. This would be the 5th of 6 Multi-Year Contractual Authority (MYCA) which is similar to an instalment payment based on progress of the project, and is taken from the AFP Modernization Trust Fund allocated under Fiscal Year 2020. BRP Jose Rizal Frigate The frigate is 107 metres long and 14 Earlier, the PN said the Oto Melara 76mm Rapid Gun was selected for the Jose Rizal-class frigates due to its high rate of fire and its ability to shoot down air targets like missiles. The test firing of the main gun of the future BRP. To be christened BRP Jose Rizal (FF150), the newbuild is the first of two 2,600-ton multi-mission frigates ordered by the Philippine Navy as part of the navy’s two-unit Frigate Acquisition Project. , plus the added stress during real-time sea and Naval conditions will definitely affect the integrity of the System Recoil. Provided dimensions on the Project painted on the ship does n't have stern opening and a specifically! 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