tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post1115835356895079968..comments2024-03-11T10:22:24.331+11:00Comments on MaxDefense Philippines: Why the Hamilton-class WHECs are still worth purchasing for the Philippine Navy.max monterohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16217644456257635987noreply@blogger.comBlogger81125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-52498919019449735272016-07-21T14:46:02.486+10:002016-07-21T14:46:02.486+10:00Nothing is free and Cuba is a hell hole with respe...Nothing is free and Cuba is a hell hole with respect to health care. Don't fall for the communist propaganda.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13243147323373220156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-49653660253539245312014-08-31T22:13:50.045+10:002014-08-31T22:13:50.045+10:00In my own opinion the Philippine navy need to purc...In my own opinion the Philippine navy need to purchase more than 8 Hamilton-class WHEC but including their original yet fixed weapons and radar sonar system so that we can ensures that every purchase we can get a better ships that capable of engaging ships,aircraft,submarine,missiles,sea mines and even ICBM!.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-78068172146031263572014-05-27T03:39:13.554+10:002014-05-27T03:39:13.554+10:00i think this should be acquired for our coast guar...i think this should be acquired for our coast guard because china is sending only their white ships equipped with water cannons and some guns... we cant go against them using our gray ships because that will raise tension... thats why a hamilton class ship should be acquired for our coast guard.. we can have a water cannon fight with them without us being hurt because of the size of this ship.. just my opinion.. something to take into consideration ��I carehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14208159511333789333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-31169904894635770412014-05-27T03:34:57.450+10:002014-05-27T03:34:57.450+10:00i think it's better to acquire one for coast g...i think it's better to acquire one for coast guard because china is sending a bunch of their white ships in WPS... we keep on takin our ships such as the brp gregorio del pilar out because we didnt want to raise tensions.. i think its better to acquire a hamilton for our coast guard so that we can at least fight back using water cannons... we can operate it together with the 10 patrol ships from japan that should be equipped with strong water cannons and some guns.I carehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14208159511333789333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-77610085245627980462014-03-19T06:38:19.213+11:002014-03-19T06:38:19.213+11:00Active sonar is expensive and hard to maintain. P...Active sonar is expensive and hard to maintain. Put dipping sonar on the helos. Put harpoons and RAM on the ships and you'll have a credible surface threat. . . Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-13499429046421198282013-12-13T13:15:20.160+11:002013-12-13T13:15:20.160+11:00There should not even be any debate on this WHECs....There should not even be any debate on this WHECs. At the price we are getting them, we should acquire as many of them as possible and worry about arming them later. These ships have already proven themselves in the high seas as stated in the blog. A once in a generation opportunity we shouldn't let pass. ManuelAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-38799605893330251202013-11-14T08:18:52.193+11:002013-11-14T08:18:52.193+11:00My brother is a retired Commander US navy. He vis...My brother is a retired Commander US navy. He visited the Philippines with the 7th Fleet. I discussed the Hamilton purchase with him and he said that they were good for the Filipino Navy because they had diesels- much easier to keep up than gas turbines. Even his ship had problems with gas turbines and it might be too much for the Filipino Navy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-32752049389930660282013-10-23T02:06:46.763+11:002013-10-23T02:06:46.763+11:00I also believe procuring more whec's is the wa...I also believe procuring more whec's is the way to go for the pn and/or the pcg. You summed it all up max, the pros just outweighs the cons. If we had accepted uscg jarvis when it was offered, we would have 3 patrol frigates by next year. I just hope the govt wont waste the oppurtunity on the other whecs in line for decommissioning. Although the proposal of upgunning each ship would probably cost more than the acquisition of the ship itself.<br /><br />Keep up the good work max.<br /><br />To Harold, lighten up dude. You dont need to prove yourself to much. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-27344914163624739842013-09-26T15:28:18.013+10:002013-09-26T15:28:18.013+10:00then whos to blame if the maestrale is the better ...then whos to blame if the maestrale is the better choice. why they let it go, those plunderer people should answer to the filipino people for the betrayal of their country. thats why up to now i dont believe afp modernztion will be a success. maybe they could buy some equipment & hardware but the capability will be doubtful and inferior compare to our asean neighbor. its been almost 20 yrs now since the last time i heard the roaring thunder of our jets in the sky . max up to know i still dream that someday i could feel the sonic boom and the vibration of the ground by the passing of our proud airmen. god help our country!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-59694937296072008672013-09-26T15:05:39.707+10:002013-09-26T15:05:39.707+10:00they are still looking for the supplier who will g...they are still looking for the supplier who will give them the biggest commision thats why up to now no definite arms n equipment to be install except for the anemic, undergun 25 mm typhoon gun, Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-2210978274393541922013-09-24T15:43:13.795+10:002013-09-24T15:43:13.795+10:00the rearming of 2 WHEC must be done immediately b ...the rearming of 2 WHEC must be done immediately b 4 pnoy term end.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-74574463598232283252013-09-22T22:03:35.448+10:002013-09-22T22:03:35.448+10:00What kind of sanctions are you talking about ? Ou...What kind of sanctions are you talking about ? Our investments in China is much bigger than their investments in the Philippines ! Trade sanctions? No way ! They need our exports ( raw materials ) more that we need their rubbish exports ( consumables ) to us.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-16630448820713738922013-08-14T23:57:27.655+10:002013-08-14T23:57:27.655+10:00its better than we dont have...rajah humabon is a ...its better than we dont have...rajah humabon is a frigates and a destroyer he is the one of the powerful war ship in the world...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-64475422103723550562013-08-12T09:27:03.341+10:002013-08-12T09:27:03.341+10:00You are right,Max. Let's buy another 2 Hamilto...You are right,Max. Let's buy another 2 Hamilton class if we can....May BRP RAjah Humabon rest in peace...<br />Joemelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-91704137281660297242013-08-08T01:39:16.531+10:002013-08-08T01:39:16.531+10:00Not all things in the world can be found on a sing...Not all things in the world can be found on a single source. Not because you're the oldest and most famous means you know everything. Just because you have several inside sources mean you can badmouth another information. A defense program will never be an exclusive knowledge of a single person,and there will always be somebody who knows something besides your so-called shoulder-tapper. It is expected that information can't be always right especially with the ever changing mindset of the people in the government and military, so everything can change anytime. There are still hundreds of people who know something in one way or another that are not members of these internet groups, so its not best to assume that because you know something, you are a member of a group or just get information from a single group.max monterohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16217644456257635987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-80516996915283696912013-08-08T01:23:02.736+10:002013-08-08T01:23:02.736+10:00Submarines are not really impossible, the PN plans...Submarines are not really impossible, the PN plans to have some in their desired mix plan. It's just up to the government to support such plan.max monterohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16217644456257635987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-74432279482767249282013-08-08T01:22:11.440+10:002013-08-08T01:22:11.440+10:00Hehe thanks...Hehe thanks...max monterohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16217644456257635987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-14524712572310542602013-08-07T12:14:51.725+10:002013-08-07T12:14:51.725+10:00GO MAX!!!!!! GOOD JOB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- &quo...GO MAX!!!!!! GOOD JOB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<br /><br /> - "I would never under estimate a fighting heart. Submarines? Why not. Just my opinion! But what do I know?"<br /> -"FLAWS ALWAYS LOOKING FOR FLAWS...TSK TSK TSK...."<br /> Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-62522423831027943492013-08-06T19:47:37.620+10:002013-08-06T19:47:37.620+10:00Is the Huntington Ingalls-Hanjin tie-up in Subic u...Is the Huntington Ingalls-Hanjin tie-up in Subic up to the job of installing a missile-ready combat management system locally?<br /><br />Also congrats on the citations in the Star and Inquirer. I have long followed your conversations with 'General Beegeagle' with interest. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-35113149715180232682013-08-06T12:04:30.158+10:002013-08-06T12:04:30.158+10:00Max, congratulations again! Looks like you are bec...Max, congratulations again! Looks like you are becoming the go to guy in defense for several news network now: Inquirer qouted you again: <br /><br />http://globalnation.inquirer.net/82367/why-the-hamilton-class-ships-are-worth-it-military-defense-experts<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07293537663285542376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-71736438010057993692013-07-30T04:38:06.451+10:002013-07-30T04:38:06.451+10:00AFP spokesman Commodore Miguel Jose Rodriguez said...AFP spokesman Commodore Miguel Jose Rodriguez said the talks for the acquisition of 2 Hamilton-class ships are on the “exploratory stage.”<br /><br />Rodriguez said these Coast Guard cutters are due to be decommissioned by the US. They were first introduced in 1975 but underwent refurbishing in 1989.<br /><br />"There is an opportunity because the United Sates will decommission these ships and then they are being offered to other countries. We will compete with other countries to buy (these ships)," the official said.<br /><br />The country already purchased one, worth P1.2 billion, due for delivery in August. A team of Navy officers are currently in the United States where they are conducting training on how to operate the ship.<br />The acquisition was funded through the modernization program of the Philippine Navy.<br />"If we get one class of ship and then there is an opportunity to get another as against a totally different ship, the tendency will be to get a sister ship," said Rodriguez. <br />-http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/04/26/11/afp-eyeing-2-more-second-hand-us-ships<br />FLAWS ALWAYS LOOKING FOR FLAWS...TSK TSK TSK.....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-84835948141524685792013-07-30T04:25:14.114+10:002013-07-30T04:25:14.114+10:00""“These are warships,” Gazmin said in a...""“These are warships,” Gazmin said in a press conference. “They have antisubmarine capabilities and surface-to-air missiles. This is really for battle. We could get the frigates by November next year.”<br />He said the frigates would be “more lethal” than the Hamilton-class cutters the US Coast Guard was selling to the Philippines."" Straight from the lead person in acquisition himself!<br />-http://globalnation.inquirer.net/46263/a-first-philippines-to-buy-2-missile-warships-from-italy-dnd<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-36221046101754944712013-07-30T04:03:54.181+10:002013-07-30T04:03:54.181+10:00If these (ships)are really for free, our people fr...If these (ships)are really for free, our people from the Dep't of National Defense must be CRAZY to let go of the other Hamilton may it be RUSH or JARVIS when they were initially offered to the Philippines, regardless of her condition in respect to sea worthiness. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-37443000037210519662013-07-30T03:27:55.087+10:002013-07-30T03:27:55.087+10:00"They were only given to us at a 0$ price tag..."They were only given to us at a 0$ price tag" SO WHY THE HELL WE SHED OFF $10,000,000.00(D O L L A R S!) For the first ship which is Del Pilar!!!!! AND HOW COME OUR PEOPLE FROM ACQUISITIONS DEPARTMENT RELEASED A STATEMENT THAT THEY WOULD RATHER USE THE FUNDS INTENDED FOR ACQUIRING JARVIS WHICH WAS INITIALLY OFFERED TO THE PHILIPPINES TO BETTER EQUIP THE FIRST TWO HAMILTONS, IF THEY CAN SIMPLY ACCEPT THE OFFER, BRING JARVIS TO OUR SHIPYARD, AND DEAL WITH THE FIRST TWO HAMILTONS...AT LEAST WE HAVE JARVIS WAITING FOR PROPER FUNDING. AND ADDED ASSET FOR OUR UNIFORMED SERVICEMEN. ISNT THAT MORE LOGICAL? THAT IS IF THEY WERE REALLY FREE!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-47674148211605272472013-07-28T03:38:11.701+10:002013-07-28T03:38:11.701+10:00Why not try stsrting with Sen. Trillanes (former n...Why not try stsrting with Sen. Trillanes (former navyman), Sen. Honasan, and the Magdalo party list and other ex-military congressmen? If they can fund another Hamilton thst would be good enoughmax monterohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16217644456257635987noreply@blogger.com