tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post3081877406840084185..comments2024-03-11T10:22:24.331+11:00Comments on MaxDefense Philippines: Military Convoys in Metro Manila - Not a Coup preparation but probably something bettermax monterohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16217644456257635987noreply@blogger.comBlogger65125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-51392976859441756082016-12-16T19:19:07.293+11:002016-12-16T19:19:07.293+11:00Why instances such as these, bothers me and make m...Why instances such as these, bothers me and make me feel like another war is coming in your doorstep any moment. I really do hope for the better of everyone. Best!Patricio Pantheleonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06881311717123026643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-90911198151510830102014-10-31T19:18:11.319+11:002014-10-31T19:18:11.319+11:00Sir with due respect, the AFP officers knows bette...Sir with due respect, the AFP officers knows better than you (unless you're an officer too) on how to manage logistical runs. These rifles are for the afp not for pnp so security would be in the hands of afp. And as to china bully us, its because we don't have enough vessels to patrol the Wps. We could have sent an aircraft carrier if we have one. But what can we do? Only gdp is capable of doing so.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-32767277101820970442014-09-20T02:10:29.844+10:002014-09-20T02:10:29.844+10:00Phil army and phil marine are the only user of thi...Phil army and phil marine are the only user of this type of m4......this remington r4 or remington gpr.....this rifle enter ls in 2010.....no other user. I cant find extensive test and costumer review on this rifle on internet even in youture nothingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-90536383701608676142014-09-14T09:49:39.734+10:002014-09-14T09:49:39.734+10:00Is it just me or are the armored vehicle crews wea...Is it just me or are the armored vehicle crews wearing the wrong kind of helmet.?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-32654907648626766692014-08-13T15:08:16.039+10:002014-08-13T15:08:16.039+10:00we need to project ability to resist and counter a...we need to project ability to resist and counter attack ability.<br />just my opinion:<br />1. can we ask japan for gov't assist purchase/donate 10-15 Hayabusa-class missile patrol boat - i think its better than buying old US coast guard cutters and use it as frigates (without missile weapons)<br />2. should we buy from european nations like sweden or norway or germany for corvetts? (with anit-air/ship/submarine missiles)<br />3. will A-10 serve as anti-ship platform with its 30mm gutling cannon?<br />can't understand why the two cutters we bought from us coast guard doesn't consist of missile....( if i am correct, we are the only nation in asia without missile capability)<br />another topic: TA-50 is untested. can we buy the Type 88 Surface-to-Ship Missile from japan?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-10529834200701924862014-08-12T14:24:46.436+10:002014-08-12T14:24:46.436+10:00Extra ammo magazines will be acquired separately. ...Extra ammo magazines will be acquired separately. The R4/M4 can use the same magazines that the M16 uses, although there is an ongoing project to replace most of them with more durable types.max monterohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16217644456257635987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-92048028864235580752014-08-12T12:47:07.350+10:002014-08-12T12:47:07.350+10:00Our foot soldiers are getting refitted with new an...Our foot soldiers are getting refitted with new and better armament, what about personal body (vest) protection? <br />How many rounds does a magazine of these Remington R4 can contain? and how many mags will be issued to our soldiers? <br />Good Job from PNOY. <br />Congrats AFP. <br />More power and more project to materialize.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-45182703747311376032014-08-10T15:05:18.115+10:002014-08-10T15:05:18.115+10:00So this would be a different acquisition of weapon...So this would be a different acquisition of weapons and munitions.. Are we going for American or Korean Munitions?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-65447519032640934152014-08-10T13:57:48.685+10:002014-08-10T13:57:48.685+10:00I added an August 10, 2014 update on the blog entr...I added an August 10, 2014 update on the blog entry here:<br /><br />maxdefense.blogspot.com.au/2013/12/updates-on-philippine-navys-frigate.html?m=1<br /><br />You may also want to read my earlier comment on another reader just a few comments above yours.max monterohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16217644456257635987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-3960808359144767442014-08-10T13:39:39.282+10:002014-08-10T13:39:39.282+10:00This is not really new considering that the ABC fo...This is not really new considering that the ABC for the frigates included the ammunition and weapons systems, and these are internally separated within the acquisition. <br /><br />The main issue on this is it would delay the entire acquisition as the shipbuilders need to revise their bids to fit on the separation. Weapons systems acquisition should actually be the responsibility of the PH government as foreign governments don't usually allow transfer of these weapons without negotiations with the end user government. This is very applicable on American and Western systems where the government of the weapons source evalutate the end user government's human rights standing and policies, the effects on balance of power in the area, the integrity of the armed forces using it, the leadership itself, and many other political factors, and also the strength of the PH lobbying. <br /><br />It is still a good thing that his formal separation happened before the 2nd stage bid submission, and although the shipbuilders are free now from the burden of shouldering the weapons negotiations, the separation may further delay the bidding and awarding, and delay the delivery of the ships further. The DND appears to be at fault for not realizing this early on during the 1st stage bidding.max monterohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16217644456257635987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-50786740668124312022014-08-10T13:17:27.714+10:002014-08-10T13:17:27.714+10:00Rumors of coup affects the image of the military, ...Rumors of coup affects the image of the military, especially when it is not true. MaxDefense was made to help the AFP in giving the public the right information of what their AFP is all about. If you allow rumors to spread and damage the AFP's credibiluty and image, then it's not helpful to MaxDefense's existence as well.max monterohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16217644456257635987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-20190093861828697132014-08-10T13:14:53.023+10:002014-08-10T13:14:53.023+10:00Also, defense is closely related to politics and p...Also, defense is closely related to politics and policies of the government. MaxDefense also has the need to hit on government issues that affect the AFP's welfare and modernizaton, as well as any negative impact on the morale and image of the AFP. But doesn't mean the AFP is always right, we'll also have to check them once in a while.max monterohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16217644456257635987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-4489582206486044842014-08-10T13:12:29.581+10:002014-08-10T13:12:29.581+10:00If you've been reading MaxDefense from the beg...If you've been reading MaxDefense from the beginning, it was originally meant to be a military-semi political blog, which was the reason it gained popularity early on. It was only decided recently to stay a bit away from politics and focus more on defense because of not having enough time to focus on everything. This is the same issue why the number of blogs per month dropped to an average of 2-3 now, from 5-7 in the first few months. Remember MaxDefense is non profit and ads free, and I don't get any financial benefitd on this. For those asking, the highest rated blog entry here is the Taiwan saga issue, which until now was not beaten by any MaxDefense blog entry in terms of number of reads.max monterohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16217644456257635987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-13833609363538292802014-08-10T08:41:39.386+10:002014-08-10T08:41:39.386+10:00The military has reasons to keep news on the deliv...The military has reasons to keep news on the delivery of the M4 carbine rifle tight for confidentiality & security reasons lets keep it that way. Rumors of coup etc has no place in your blog, its fitting to be in blog about politics and the military. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-42514926399008032222014-08-10T08:37:58.000+10:002014-08-10T08:37:58.000+10:00Max can you move on with your next article if you ...Max can you move on with your next article if you have one... this aricle you have now is more fitting to politics category than military. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-14569830798205543622014-08-10T07:31:29.121+10:002014-08-10T07:31:29.121+10:00Looks like frigate acquisition is in messy positio...Looks like frigate acquisition is in messy position. PN change rule in the middle of the gameAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-78919699983274853642014-08-09T22:02:17.180+10:002014-08-09T22:02:17.180+10:00soon my friend I will tell you after deliveries, a...soon my friend I will tell you after deliveries, as of now let's keep silent for security purposes. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-72195391119055093232014-08-09T15:43:30.294+10:002014-08-09T15:43:30.294+10:00whatever happened to the RPG-7USA, any deliveries?...whatever happened to the RPG-7USA, any deliveries?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-83175673162888369012014-08-09T15:03:53.267+10:002014-08-09T15:03:53.267+10:00A coup d e'tat will probably take place if Bin...A coup d e'tat will probably take place if Binay wins the next presidential election and leaves the AFP modenization program rotting again.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-11162999160750028142014-08-09T10:23:57.204+10:002014-08-09T10:23:57.204+10:00Sir Max this is OT but i have a question.
Is ther...Sir Max this is OT but i have a question.<br /><br />Is there a chance that the Frigate Acquisition Program will fail? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-77924291507104332672014-08-08T18:09:14.565+10:002014-08-08T18:09:14.565+10:00SOKOL COPTER DOWNED
http://www.mb.com.ph/sokol-hel...SOKOL COPTER DOWNED<br />http://www.mb.com.ph/sokol-helicopter/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-61581371390996054042014-08-08T12:38:58.868+10:002014-08-08T12:38:58.868+10:00So what you guys are saying is that the reason we ...So what you guys are saying is that the reason we got screwed by China in Scarborough Shoal is because we sent a warship rather than a Coast Guard Ship? Does Army/Marines have Police powers? I think you guys are right. Those officers under the cloak of Anonymous can probably refute our answers. They're fuming mad for being criticized for sending their V-300 rather the L-300. Christian Cruznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-40703239875583447842014-08-08T12:29:51.900+10:002014-08-08T12:29:51.900+10:00Don't mind them Christian.
Very simple answer...Don't mind them Christian. <br />Very simple answer. Instead of V-300 I will give them a bunch of L-300 (Police Vehicles) Kung mayroon kang sampu at another 20 hagad plus 10 Kia army trucks. Sapalagay mo may-aabush pa sa kanila.? Shows you the officers disregards the civilian population. Eh, ang mamamayan ang nagsusuweldo sa kanila. Kayabangan lang yan.Denden de la Cruznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-6049288165720915172014-08-08T12:18:58.074+10:002014-08-08T12:18:58.074+10:00Typical officer who needs to attend a few anger ma...Typical officer who needs to attend a few anger management sessions. You need to calm down Officer Anonymous. Don't you be putting your finger in my behind by spewing four-letter words. <br />I'm in agreement of show force with you but using more of civilian force, SUCH AS POLICE, whether its a hundred I don't mind, but not using useless fire support vehicles. I'm also suggesting to use helicopter cover whether from the AF or police its fine. Now you can have maybe a few fully laden Kia trucks of Army/Marine soldiers which is fine also. But not your V-300's even a V-150 is also an overkill. Show some professionalism, instead of yabang!James Swordnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-73545613774107052712014-08-07T16:38:49.765+10:002014-08-07T16:38:49.765+10:00Fucking CRABS! May I ask you wiseguys what are you...Fucking CRABS! May I ask you wiseguys what are your contingency plan if you're the commander that is task of picking up this cargo? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com