tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post2778707383203638051..comments2024-03-11T10:22:24.331+11:00Comments on MaxDefense Philippines: PAF's Long Range Patrol Aircraft - Tech Specs, Post-Bidding Report and Updated Analysismax monterohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16217644456257635987noreply@blogger.comBlogger70125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-62841766746059679162015-01-07T03:54:30.381+11:002015-01-07T03:54:30.381+11:00Max, which among the LRPA's would you prefer? ...Max, which among the LRPA's would you prefer? My choice is the refurbished P3C Orion but since DND opts for a brandnew airframe then my vote goes to Airbus C-295MPA. Max, any updates on M/V Susitna? PN should grab the chance to acquire this high-tech ship. We can use this to rehabilitate Pag-asa Island and this ship is very cheap considering it is unused. China wanted to buy it for $9M but US Navy wanted the PN to be its buyer and offered it for only $6M. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17211040470593196958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-78349103776819687892014-12-23T06:22:19.010+11:002014-12-23T06:22:19.010+11:00The Boeing P-8 Poseidon conducts anti-submarine wa...The Boeing P-8 Poseidon conducts anti-submarine warfare (ASW), anti-surface warfare (ASUW), and shipping interdiction, along with an electronic signals intelligence (ELINT) role. This involves carrying torpedoes, depth charges, SLAM-ER missiles, Harpoon anti-ship missiles, and other weapons. It is able to drop and monitor sonobuoys. PnyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-36839731728190930922014-10-01T02:06:18.323+10:002014-10-01T02:06:18.323+10:00P-noy mag acquire naman kayo ng sampung frigates k...P-noy mag acquire naman kayo ng sampung frigates kahit yung Incheon frigates ng south korea. Yung lima lagay nyo sa manila ung dalawa sa visaya at yung tatlo sa Palawan at ung mga luma pwede na sa Mindanao yan!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-16269362973398875202014-09-20T10:06:08.191+10:002014-09-20T10:06:08.191+10:00The LRPA Project is a failed bidding. There is no ...The LRPA Project is a failed bidding. There is no way for the DND-SBAC1 to give any favorable reconsiderations to any MR submitted by any of the bidders who participated in the bid.<br /><br />Saab, L3-Missions and Lockheed either lacked or is non-compliant to several material eligibility documents in their submissions. No amount of reconsideration without any valid grounds to anchor on can cure their defective submissions.<br /><br />PTDI and EADS-CASA failed to submit a complete Statement of On-Going and Awarded Contracts omitting in their submission their recently awarded projects from the Philippines. Much has already been discussed in the GPPB's Non-Policy Memorandums about the importance of complying with the submission of this document. In fact, EADS-CASA should even be slapped with a blacklisting proceedings since it submitted documents of SAAB and ELTA without the consent of these two companies who also participated in the bidding process which is a major violation of our procurement laws.<br /><br />IAI-ELTA and Elbit Systems Ltd. both have the same documentary deficiency in the Technical aspect and word has it that their respective filed MR's were already denied. As such, there is no legal grounds for the DND-SBAC1 to undertake a continuance of the first bidding or go into immediate direct negotiation or a G to G deal. To do so, will invite an Ombudsman case.<br /><br />What is left is for DND-SBAC1 to issue a new Invitation to Bid for a second round of bidding for the LRPA Project at the earliest.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-31562248096857339042014-09-13T06:19:28.338+10:002014-09-13T06:19:28.338+10:00Correct me if I'm wrong, Sir Max, but the P-8A...Correct me if I'm wrong, Sir Max, but the P-8A Poseidon is both an AEW and MPA although it is primarily an MPA? So, it must have detected (but could do nothing about) the Chinese J-11's approach near Hainan island.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-41550396478317838822014-09-09T02:02:15.263+10:002014-09-09T02:02:15.263+10:00MPA are not designed to detect and track aerial ta...MPA are not designed to detect and track aerial targets. Its sensors are directed towards the ground/sea and has sensors to detect submarines.max monterohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16217644456257635987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-70422753273685468432014-09-08T22:24:11.207+10:002014-09-08T22:24:11.207+10:00Sir max, what is the difference between the AEW ai...Sir max, what is the difference between the AEW aircraft and the MPA? as far as i have read, the AEW is a flying radar platform able to detect both air and surface targets. can the mpa be used to detect air targets as well? thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-68209358456640961802014-09-08T02:58:04.145+10:002014-09-08T02:58:04.145+10:00That is for the LRPA, but so far, I am not able to...That is for the LRPA, but so far, I am not able to truly consider it as a failure until the DND releases their findings on the Motion for Reconsideration filed by all the bidders. The DND may either continue with the bidding at a latter date, or close the 1st bidding as a total failure and opening and 2nd one.max monterohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16217644456257635987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-18817057701753716312014-09-07T21:19:42.476+10:002014-09-07T21:19:42.476+10:00sir max, it says here that the bidding for 2 LRPA ...sir max, it says here that the bidding for 2 LRPA failed<br /><br />http://www.bworldonline.com/content.php?section=Corporate&title=Embraer%2C-EADS-CASA-may-bid-for-PAF-contract&id=93953<br /><br />"Last month, the DND declared a failure of bid for a P5.9-billion contract to supply two new long-range patrol aircraft after bidders failed to meet the documentary requirements and minimum required technical specifications for the aircraft they are offering."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-55593835737923746092014-09-01T20:47:25.316+10:002014-09-01T20:47:25.316+10:00thank you for this response sir max. just now i no...thank you for this response sir max. just now i noticed this one.<br /><br />renbiosAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-28901350499733982022014-08-30T13:47:04.184+10:002014-08-30T13:47:04.184+10:00Renbios, there were offers from Russia, and the AF...Renbios, there were offers from Russia, and the AFP has been looking at a lot of hardware from them, including medium lift helicopters, amphibious armored vehicles, MANPADS, shore based anti-ship missiles, and others. So far no definite acquisition plan for Russian wares.max monterohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16217644456257635987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-89294832081491836902014-08-30T13:44:57.232+10:002014-08-30T13:44:57.232+10:00PCG expects the 1st 3 units of the Japanese-built ...PCG expects the 1st 3 units of the Japanese-built MRRV boats to be with them by late 2015, and the rest by 2016.max monterohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16217644456257635987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-20342352198532288362014-08-30T13:43:17.093+10:002014-08-30T13:43:17.093+10:00The amount is used for a variety of expenditures a...The amount is used for a variety of expenditures and not just on visible equipment. It could be used to pay for expenses on training, repair works, and other non-equipment expenses.max monterohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16217644456257635987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-4304497816949528292014-08-30T13:41:13.486+10:002014-08-30T13:41:13.486+10:00Some of the Islanders were given some updates rece...Some of the Islanders were given some updates recently, but not to a point of being a capable patrol aircraft. I don't think these aircraft will last long enough in PN and PAF service, especially the PAF's F-27. Previously the PAF had 3 F-27MPA but were converted to utility aircraft when surveillance systems broke down and a lot of the transport variant F-27 were taken out of service. The PAF's upcoming seaplanes may be a good alternative, since they are to be equipped with AESA surveillance radar as well.max monterohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16217644456257635987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-23399764036530483252014-08-30T13:38:10.229+10:002014-08-30T13:38:10.229+10:00These will undergo bidding, which is already under...These will undergo bidding, which is already underway. Only Japanese shipbuilders are allowed to join as part of the deal with the Japanese government, 4 shipbuilders are shortlisted according to PCG press releases: Japan Marine United Co., Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Nigata Shipbuilding and Repair Inc. and Sumidagawa Shipyard Co. Inc. max monterohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16217644456257635987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-12190977795861839182014-08-30T13:28:31.648+10:002014-08-30T13:28:31.648+10:00What happened to the 10 patrol boats coming from j...What happened to the 10 patrol boats coming from japan any newsanonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18127926755371905194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-38326295977013681352014-08-27T12:29:20.813+10:002014-08-27T12:29:20.813+10:00Sir max, i have small technical query. Would it be...Sir max, i have small technical query. Would it be possible to upgrade the fixed wing aircraft that we have (like the aero commander, islander and f-27) with capable naval sensors to compliment our LRPAs? It seems that these planes are being used for maritime surveillance albeit crudely without surface search radars and link to our coast watch system. <br /><br />-EPhil Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-82120619504318635082014-08-24T21:17:17.549+10:002014-08-24T21:17:17.549+10:00Just wanna ask.. were did the US 40 million dollar...Just wanna ask.. were did the US 40 million dollar military grant to Phils. go or spend? I haven't read any news about it that the DND/PAF uses the US military grant to purchase any equipment tru FMS.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-37237157344477196372014-08-24T21:14:03.470+10:002014-08-24T21:14:03.470+10:00Ok Thanks a lot..Ok Thanks a lot..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-47584174078518462612014-08-24T00:59:23.525+10:002014-08-24T00:59:23.525+10:00No. The PAF prefers using close air support aircra...No. The PAF prefers using close air support aircraft and attack helicopters, while the PA uses 155mm howitzers.max monterohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16217644456257635987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-75193335566219759642014-08-23T23:39:05.754+10:002014-08-23T23:39:05.754+10:00Max; Does the PAF have any plans of having a gunsh...Max; Does the PAF have any plans of having a gunship like USAF c130 specter? using the c295 as it's platform for gunship used for CAS and armed reconnaissance equip with 40mm cannons.. i believe the Army have them in it;s storage.. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-52097293348899811862014-08-22T13:49:05.083+10:002014-08-22T13:49:05.083+10:00Sorry Max... my bad.Sorry Max... my bad.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09639896910085710898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-8691986962782755732014-08-22T13:29:50.772+10:002014-08-22T13:29:50.772+10:00Hi Max, the CG and PNP should be reorganized and p...Hi Max, the CG and PNP should be reorganized and placed under one civilian departmnt like an Internal Security and Safety Department where coordination will be more efficient. Part of it is to include the BFAR's maritine unit. I agree with you that CG is so dissapointingly managed by incompetent political appointees and considering that Abaya is a naval officer.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-16771996662734612942014-08-22T10:35:13.849+10:002014-08-22T10:35:13.849+10:00This is not a new issue. The M4 is not the best ri...This is not a new issue. The M4 is not the best rifle out there, but it also is far from being the worst. It is probably one of the best in all around aspects of performance, which the article even showed some advantages of the M4 over newer rifles. Since the newer rifles did not provide a very large improvement over the M4, the positives of the M4 or AR15 family as a whole may still have outweighted the negatives.<br /><br />In the PH setting, the AFP evaluated the rifle with the idea of not alienatng the troops frm what they currently have. Although performance wise the M4 may not be the best, the AFP finds its performance acceptable and its cost requirements exceeded its expectations, while also allowing for a faster transition from the M16A1 and retaining of skills and support system that the AFP already have.<br /><br />The PH is an AR15 country, its military infrastructure and arsenal, and the civilian and private sector are all built along the AR15 family. Best if you could build on your strongest foundations instead of trying out something you're unfamiliar with.max monterohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16217644456257635987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-642700026243138392014-08-22T08:42:24.076+10:002014-08-22T08:42:24.076+10:00Sir max what can you say about this?
http://www.wa...Sir max what can you say about this?<br />http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/aug/19/armys-quits-tests-after-competing-rifle-outperform/?page=all#pagebreakAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com