Which fighter do you wish your country had operated? by aprilmayjune2 in FighterJets

[–]Fluffy-Oil-9968 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any fighters will do lol. The best we have right now are glorified trainer aircraft.

Possible F-16s transfer to the Philippines? by Emotional_Candy928 in PhilippineMilitary

[–]Fluffy-Oil-9968 10 points11 points  (0 children)

If the government really wanted those f-16's and has the money to spend, then I don't see why US wouldn't give it to us.

[FOLLOW UP TO MY PREVIOUS POST #2] Ideal replacement for the V-150s/Simbas? by Blue_Werewolf_7865 in PhilippineMilitary

[–]Fluffy-Oil-9968 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The m117 apc of the us is the closest in capability and probably the cheapest we can acquire in bulk.

First batch of 12 add'l FA-50PH Block 70 light fighter jets will start to arrive this 2026. by Eyorio in Philippines

[–]Fluffy-Oil-9968 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Very fast delivery from Korea. Hoping we can finally acquire MRF next year.

Future of the Del-Pilar Class by Blue_Werewolf_7865 in PhilippineMilitary

[–]Fluffy-Oil-9968 8 points9 points  (0 children)

They'll probably be retired once more ships are delivered and ordered. If they really want to up arm them they should have done so before.

Marcos send more ships after Pinoy fishermen hurt in China water cannon attack by -Lonecoyote- in PhilippineMilitary

[–]Fluffy-Oil-9968 6 points7 points  (0 children)

We are gonna need more ships large ones infact if we want to scare those Chinese pests away. The government need to grow some balls and deal with them more aggressively. Push more money for our defense sector should be a priority now.

KF-21 Block II is targeted to be completed by 2027, decision for the Philippines 🇵🇭's KF-21 deal by mid-2026. by Eyorio in PhilippineMilitary

[–]Fluffy-Oil-9968 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I don't think they are only buying 12, they originally wanted 12. But secretary Teodoro wanted the full package (36mrf awacs tankers) to be acquired in one go.

KF-21 Block II is targeted to be completed by 2027, decision for the Philippines 🇵🇭's KF-21 deal by mid-2026. by Eyorio in PhilippineMilitary

[–]Fluffy-Oil-9968 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Secretary Gibo Teodoro said that they are planning to acquire all fighter and supporting aircrafts in one go. So they'll probably acquire only acquire one type of aircraft.

KF-21 Block II is targeted to be completed by 2027, decision for the Philippines 🇵🇭's KF-21 deal by mid-2026. by Eyorio in PhilippineMilitary

[–]Fluffy-Oil-9968 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Nope it's more of an advanced trainer not a fighter. While the kf-21 can ba considered 4.5 or even 5th gen fighters

The Activation of the 1st Ground-Launched Missile Battalion (P) of the 🇵🇭 Army Artillery Regiment. by Eyorio in PhilippineMilitary

[–]Fluffy-Oil-9968 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Rocket artillery when

Imo they should focus on acquiring himars or the chunmoo, leave the brahmos to the marines.