2017 Completed Projects Under Revised AFP Modernization Plan RA10349

The Revised AFP Modernization Plan is an approved 15 year extension of the original AFP Modernization Plan RA7898. The RA 10349 starts during the Aquino Administration starting from 2013 to 2028. It divided into three phases which are horizon 1 from 2013 to 2017, horizon 2 from 2018 to 2022 and horizon 3 from 2023 to 2028. Last 2017, Horizon 1 phase officially which has 3 completed projects. Most of the Projects are still ongoing and some are push to horizon 2 phase of the AFP modernization plan.

1. Fighter/Surface Attack Aircraft/Lead-in Fighter Trainer (F/SAA/LIFT) Acquisition Project.

Last 2005, when the Philippine Air Force retired the F-5 freedom fighter, there was no jet being operated by the PAF. With the coming of the RA 10349, the PAF acquire a Fighter Jet that can be an interime fighter jet, can deliver attacks to the ground and also an advanced jet trainer for the upcoming multi-role figter jet to be acquired in the horizon 2 phase. The FA-50PH Fighting Eagle light combat aircraft from Korea Aerospace Industries with a contract worth US$421,638,000.00. The delivery starts on November 2015 with two units. The delivery were in pairs which followed after the first two delivery which is on december 2016, February 2017, March 2017, April 2017 and May 2017 completing the 12 orders of the PAF. All 12 aircraft are now based in clark pampanga and form the backbone of a newly revived 5th Fighter Wing, with hte 7th Tactical Fighter "Bulldogs" Squadron flying the fleet.

2. Night Fighting System

This project is for the Philippine Army Troopers to be able to make a night operation capability. The A100 monocular night vision system has a contract worth of Php 712.069 million. This was awarded to Turkish defense company Aselsan Elektronic Sanayi vi Ticaret A.S. and supplied 4,464 units of night vision googles. These NVGs can be mounter on a rifles like the Remington R4A3 and can also be used with head mount or helmet mount. 

3. Multi-Purpose Attack Craft or MPAC

The Philippine Navy also completed a project which is the Multi-purpose Attack Craft (MPAC). This is a joint venture of a Filipino Company Propmech corporation and Taiwanese boat-builder Lung Teh Shipbuilding Co. Ltd. The contract price was worth Php 268,880,000.00 to build 3 MPACs which is designated as Mark 3 which has a different mission profile than the earlier models. It emphasizes more on interdiction and firepower including being missile capable rather than a shoreline insertion and troops extraction. The hull numbers are BA-488, BA-489 and BA-491. All were delivered mid-2017. On the other hand the Lot 2 of the project which covers the weapon systems will be delivered first quarter of 2018.

Department of National Defense released NTP to Acquire KIA Utility Vehicle, Trucks and Wrecker for PN/Marines and Army

The Department of National Defense release Notice to Procedd to acquire Utility Vehicle for the Philippine Navy and Philippine Army. The Philippine Navy and Marines will get 108 units of KIA KM450 1 1/4 tons of utility vehicles and 37 units KIA KM250 2 1/2 tons trucks. The Philippine Army will get 190 units of KIA KM 250 2 1/2 tons of trucks and 10 units of  KM 250 wreckers.

The deals is a Government to Government agreement between Philippines and South Korea which were provided by Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency last October 18, 2017. The total value of the deal is Php 1,419,821,000.00 for the KM 250 trucks and Php 313,956,000.00 for the KM 450 utility vehicles.

The KIA KM450

This 1-1/4-ton cargo truck was developed in Korea for the transportation of cargo and soldiers. It has been renovated with new functions that include a high horsepower engine and power train, and a new ergonomics design that allows for the convenience and safety of the operation of devices and instruments.

Features

Engine/power train and frame

Environmentally friendly 139 hp diesel engine, and optimized power train with 5 Speed manual transmission and 2 Speed transfer case.

Configuring optimal frame of vehicle for mounting chassis system.

Utilization for diverse purposes

Detachable soft-top over cabin, and water-proof tarpaulin (support) over rear deck

Folding windshield for increasing versatility on the battlefield

Hauling system

The hauling hook is installed on the rear of vehicle for connecting the trailer to the vehicle (hauling weight on a paved road: 2,000 kg)

Receptacle for supplying 24-V power

Deck

Loading capacity: 6㎥ (2,358mm x 1,776mm)

Loading weight: 2,500kg (on pavement road)

Folding seats: Accommodates 12 armored soldiers

Differential locking device (NSD)

This is mounted on the differential on the rear axles for ensuring driving on any surface conditions including damp ground and/or icy and sandy surfaces.

Winch (optional)

Remote control power-driven winch mounted on the front of vehicle

Maximum hauling power: 3,600 kg or more

Specifications

Type		KM450 Cargo Truck
Overall length	mm	5,460
Overall width	mm	2,180
Overall height	mm	2,450
GVW	kg	5,650
Max. Speed	km/h	104
Max. Horsepower	ps@rpm	139@2,900
Max. Torque	kg·m@rpm	38@1,600
Gradeability	%	60
Fording Depth	mm	760
Ground Clearance	mm	254
Min. Turning Radius	m	8.5
Range	km	700

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The KM 250 Trucks

KM250 Cargo Truck

The company improved the capabilities of the 2-1/2 ton cargo truck that was developed for the transportation of materials and soldiers. It was improved in order to satisfy the requirements of troops, and to provide high horsepower and mobility.

Feature

Engine/power train and frame

Six-cylinder diesel engine with 180 hp

Optimized power train with 5 Speed manual transmission and 2 Speed transfer case

Instrument panel

Simple and highly legible instrument panel

Tachometer (accumulator), rotation speed gauge, fuel gauge, cooling water thermometer, oil manometer, voltmeter, and air pressure gauge

Differential Locking System

This is mounted on the differential on the rear axles for ensuring driving on any surface conditions including damp ground and/or icy and sandy surfaces.

Utilization for diverse purposes

Detachable soft-top over cabin, and a water-proof tarpaulin (support-beam) over rear deck

Folding windshield for increasing versatility on the battlefield

Deck

Loading capacity: 13㎥ (3,736mm x 2,227mm)

Loading weight: 5,000kg

Detachable floor sheets, and water-proof tarpaulin for the deck

Hauling system

The hauling hook is installed on the rear of vehicle for connecting the trailer to the vehicle (hauling weight on a paved road: 4,500 kg)

Receptacle for supplying 24-V power

Winch (optional)

Remote control power-driven winch mounted on the front of vehicle

Maximum hauling power: 4,546 kg or more

Specifications

Type		KM250 Cargo Truck
Overall length	mm	6,800
Overall width	mm	2,500
Overall height	mm	2,900
GVW	kg	11,500
Max. Speed	km/h	95
Max. Horsepower	ps@rpm	180@2,900
Max. Torque	kg·m@rpm	51@1,600
Gradeability	%	60
Fording Depth	mm	760
Ground Clearance	mm	270
Min. Turning Radius	m	11.0
Range	km	600

AK-101 Avtomat Kalashnikov is the new Assault Rifle of the Philippines from Russia

A Brief NEWS of the "Russia is Delivering Kalashnikov Assault Rifle to Philippines"

MOSCOW - Russia starts delivering the Kalashnikov Assault Rifle to the Philippines a defense industry source reveals. The Philippine's ambassador to Russia on Monday, October 16, tells that Russia is handing over to the Philippines a 5,000 AK-101 Assault Rifle, 1 million cartridges and 20 military trucks free of charge and it will arrive on October 22, 2017.

Last May 2017, during the short visit of President Duterte to Russia to meet President Vladimir Putin, he expressed Manila's interest in advanced Russian weapons, including planes, helicopters and precision guided missiles to combat the terrorism. According to the Philippines Ambassador, arms contract could be sign a multiple arms purchased contracts with Russia before the end of the year.

Kalashnikov AK-101 Technical Specifications

Service Year

1994

Type

ASSAULT RIFLE

Nation of Origin

RUSSIA

Manufacturer

Izhmash-Russia

Design (Internal, Dimensions and Weights)

Firing Action

Gas-Actuated; Rotating Bolt

Available Caliber(s)

5.56 x 45 mm NATO

Ammunition Count / Feed

30 - round magazine

Overall Length

943 mm (37.13 inches)

Barrel Length

415 mm (16.34 inches)

Weight (Empty)

7.50 pounds (3.40 kg)

Sighting Assist

Adjustable iron Sights; Optional Optics

Performance

Muzzle Velocity

3,018 feet per second (920 meters per second)

Rate-Of-Fire (ROF)

650 rounds per minute (rpm)

Typical Range

500 feet (152 meters ; 167 yards

The Kalashnikov AK-101 Assault Rifle

The AK-101 design and features is based on the original AK-47 system designed by the fabled Soviet/Russian gunsmith Mikhail Kalashnikov. The development of AK-101 begins sometime in 1994 with a though of foreign customers in mind. Therefore, it is chambered to fire the 5.56 mm x 45 mm NATO cartridge.

To date, there are 25,000 AK-101 and others variants produced and develop such as the shorter carbine variant for of the AK-102. While the AK-103 family line has chambered with 7.62 mm x 39 mm cartridge, features of the AK-101 is also implemented.

The development of AK-101 is the modernized form of the world renowned KALASHNIKOV AK-47 assault rifle especially for those customers who are using the universal NATO 5.56 mm standard cartridge. The AK-101 series is made up of lightweight composite materials with the modern manufacturing technology in the design and production. This makes the assault rifle system lighter in weight than its previous predecessor and makes it easier to handle and operates with the common ammunition caliber.

General layout and external appearance of the AK-101 is based on the AK-47. The receiver features the slab-sided having a clean lines which tapers the for-end and fordable shoulder stock (lockable) is featured at the rear of the receiver. The pistol grip is somewhat straight yet angled at the rear of the grip for a firm hold while the trigger has a curved trigger unit with a rectangular trigger ring. In front of the trigger group is the magazine release and the curve, smooth-sided magazine is fed ahead of the magazine release lever. An ergonomic piece protects the for-end of the rifle which the gas cylinder set above the barrel, with a short distance from the receiver. Below the gas cylinder, the barrel runs under sporting a single baffle muzzle brake or a flash suppressor (similar to AK-74) with a noticeable forward sight post.  And a standard cleaning rod fitted along underside of the barrel. The weapons weight is just 7.5 pounds with no magazine installed. The overall length is just over 37 inches long with the stock fully extended and 27.5 inches with the stock folded over the receiver. The barrel has a length of 415 millimeter (16.3 inches). Behind the adjustable iron sights, he rifle can accept an optics mount and be able to fit specialized optics and accessories as needed in combat mission.

The AK-101 can be semi-automatic and full automatic modes which feature a gas actuated, rotating bolt firing action. The Assault rifle feeds from a standard 30-round detachable box magazine and is rated at 650 rounds per minute with a muzzle velocity of 2,986 feet per second with an effective range of 500 meters.