tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post5651713193340003060..comments2024-03-11T10:22:24.331+11:00Comments on MaxDefense Philippines: The Advantages of using Subic for the Philippine Navy and Air Forcemax monterohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16217644456257635987noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-80753753403576056012013-10-07T14:40:47.334+11:002013-10-07T14:40:47.334+11:00Renzo, at this point in time it is not feasible fo...Renzo, at this point in time it is not feasible for the Philippines to build its own aircraft. Economically speaking, the market should be large enough sell the aircraft and pay for its development. But that seems to be impossible for the Philippine setting. So it would still be best to buy foreign for now, or at best, settle with local assembly or deal with parts manufacturing deal for local and other markets.max monterohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16217644456257635987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-4881301529170538312013-10-07T14:36:30.600+11:002013-10-07T14:36:30.600+11:00Max, how about the weaponry or tech. transfer , is...Max, how about the weaponry or tech. transfer , is it possible that we can have the secondhand aircraft of US , or we can study their weapons so our aerospace idustries can make our own aicraft ??<br /><br />-RenzoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-5321191761160337082013-10-07T14:29:27.583+11:002013-10-07T14:29:27.583+11:00haha, it's funny for you to say that "rel...haha, it's funny for you to say that "relying on people from other countries" , let me tell you why US will help philippines when it come's to war.<br />1. the alliance of both countries started centuries ago , after the philippine-american war the US helping the philippines , for example the world war 2 .<br />2. the philippines and US have strong treaty against defending each other ,, i think that was 1946 ago <br />3.so what are you saying that the philippines can't get anti-missile ? fine then we will buy on our own , basically you did not read the whole blog , the SPYDER was not really confirmed but it is one of the future acquisitions , <br />4. we need them not to fight for china , we just wan't them to guard the EEZ of the philippines and to defend us if necessary .<br />5. also the US have base in south korea and japan ? so why not philippines ? we just repeating the history of the US base in Subic and you are complaining about it ? if you're not here from our country . you should research first before complaining , you'r complain was totally baseless .<br /><br />-RENZOAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-51162322580196727862013-10-02T09:52:26.283+10:002013-10-02T09:52:26.283+10:00In Reply To Panzer Rat
Yes, you are exactly right...In Reply To Panzer Rat<br /><br />Yes, you are exactly right. That military tactics of wearing down the Chinese in the event of a shooting war without even using a single warship is suggested last year by a U.S.security analyst and it is called Asymmetric Warfare. The Philippines is blessed with being the closest distance to the Spratlys (West Philippine Sea) by less than 200 miles.That distance is also the best firing distance where the Brahmos Missiles and the Yakhont P-800 Anti Ship Missiles are designed to be. These missiles are so accurate and undetected by Radars since it travels just 7 meters above the water and can penetrate it's target accurately against also any known enemy ships lurking in West Philippine Sea. The Philippine Military does not need even a warships to counter China. The movable batteries of missiles stationed in Palawan island will do the job. I do not why nobody in the Philippine Military circles did not apply this strategy or maybe they already did but keep it secret.<br /><br />Pepothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14172033361630483587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-68275540495173685122013-08-26T13:11:15.670+10:002013-08-26T13:11:15.670+10:00any info of what kind of weaponry?any info of what kind of weaponry?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-72219804189033491302013-08-18T08:37:08.899+10:002013-08-18T08:37:08.899+10:00i agree. there is no need of debating this. its a ...i agree. there is no need of debating this. its a waste of time. just do it. unless we are so stupid. lol.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-65187619813987753762013-08-17T13:27:00.685+10:002013-08-17T13:27:00.685+10:00this is a no brainer. of course Subic is very adva...this is a no brainer. of course Subic is very advantageous for the AFP as a base. all existing military infrastructures left by the US is already there and all it needs is maintenance and upgrades. the location is also strategic, thats why the US chose that location.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-61451405788234154082013-08-16T13:16:21.033+10:002013-08-16T13:16:21.033+10:00The runway improvement is in the government's ...The runway improvement is in the government's agenda some several years now although no move is done, not a military problem but more of a political one. As for the UAVs, the AFP is considering other models, smaller than the Predator/Reaper. Thanks for your support.max monterohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16217644456257635987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-86059284494297837542013-08-16T13:14:06.298+10:002013-08-16T13:14:06.298+10:00That are the reasons that most protesters use, but...That are the reasons that most protesters use, but yes its true that crime will be possible as this happens in Korea and Japan as well. The question actually is: does the Philippine government have the teeth and will to persecute accused servicemen found guilty of crime? Or will the government just do nothing when the Americans take charge and bring home their men?max monterohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16217644456257635987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-88716550653069694982013-08-16T13:11:03.108+10:002013-08-16T13:11:03.108+10:00The Philippine government is in the process (or al...The Philippine government is in the process (or already have) in making the Government Arsenal property in nearby Bataan as a defense industry industrial zone.max monterohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16217644456257635987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-41579707159332530872013-08-12T12:19:24.323+10:002013-08-12T12:19:24.323+10:00they can also build and based local military indus...they can also build and based local military industries in the area.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-14461566503139235752013-08-12T03:57:44.614+10:002013-08-12T03:57:44.614+10:00The question is: Is the Philippines ready to accep...The question is: Is the Philippines ready to accept the consequences that goes along with US Marines? crime, sexual assault, etc. <br /><br />You can't have the cake and eat it too. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-37545721044343714552013-08-08T01:56:31.347+10:002013-08-08T01:56:31.347+10:00Maybe the Philippines can get the same deal that I...Maybe the Philippines can get the same deal that Iraq is getting such as the MIM-23 Hawk XXI missile system. Here's the links: http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/iraqs-new-integrated-air-defense-system-016046/<br /><br />http://www.raytheon.com/capabilities/products/hawk_xxi/Nickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15318590507921043958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-42841745535906754482013-08-07T19:01:23.001+10:002013-08-07T19:01:23.001+10:00On second thought, as the PLA has its own S-300 an...On second thought, as the PLA has its own S-300 and S-400 SAM systems, I think that they are quite familiar to its countermeasures. It would be better to acquire some sort of land based version of the Aster 30 air defense system.<br />IMHO, as the Phils is a maritime nation, it should be built on a littoral navy of 18-30 extremely fast missile boats, with 500-600 nmi combat radius armed with the BrahMos SSM and Barak SAM. Mobile land based SAM system like the Aster-30 backed up by Spyder. It is time for the AFP to forget the traditional hardwares like destroyers and frigates. Likewise, the AF should try to formulate an AD doctrine based on mobile SAM system and VTOL aircraft (more in the lines of a Marine Air Wing) that can be dispersed at one of the 7100 islands. Panzer Rathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14225189982698641300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-122099970702670802013-08-07T10:02:09.879+10:002013-08-07T10:02:09.879+10:00Max: I just found your blog a couple of days ago a...Max: I just found your blog a couple of days ago and have been catching up on older posts. I really enjoy your analysis of the status of the PN and PAF, along with your readers. I would also like the AFP to consider purchasing 3-4 Predators or Reapers and base them on Pag-Asa (Thitu) island. It would provide excellent (and fairly cheap) maritime coverage of the entire Spratly area. The airstrip would probably have to be resurfaced and perhaps even lengthened.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-66673507029525297982013-08-06T02:27:39.983+10:002013-08-06T02:27:39.983+10:00The Swedish and Finnish Military strategy is where...The Swedish and Finnish Military strategy is where they know that they may not stop an enemy, but if they can wear them down and make it very hard for the aggressor to hold on that piece of land and make it very costly for them as well. It may deter them from attacking them That's why Sweden and Finland have a military that is designed to make it very costly for anyone who dares to invade them. It's why the Philippines needs to take a page on that as well.Nickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15318590507921043958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-87849816079292377622013-08-05T15:19:06.999+10:002013-08-05T15:19:06.999+10:00Hey guys ease up even Israel bought old weapons wh...Hey guys ease up even Israel bought old weapons when it was just starting out it even bought old Philippine army M4 Sherman tanks what's important is how to make the most of what we have we have no one to blame but ourselves for the state of our economy and our national defenseAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08185513158903857278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-13087994115042833312013-08-05T13:28:30.613+10:002013-08-05T13:28:30.613+10:00we have to admit, the philippines after the cold w...we have to admit, the philippines after the cold war was living in a tropical island mind set, oblivious to outside developments, too preoccupied with its internal issues. be that as it may, its leaders and its people are slowly realizing these outside threats and the need to address them.<br />but what you are proposing if immediately done will certainly bankrupt our economy (even if now its gaining momentum its still at a sensitive state). you have to realize military capabilities are still stuck for the most part in the 70s and 80s technology and undermanned and underequipped. even if we have the money (which we certainly dont), it will take 10 years at the least to bring it up to par with the rest of the developed world.<br />what we are asking allies is not to defend us but to help us bring our capabilities up step by step (like a toddler being taught how to walk). state of the art weapons like the late generation fighters, submarines etc. will have to be deferred for the meantime as even the sheer logistics of maintaining these weapons will be too hard to digest (just read what is happening to south africa and we are in worse state). as for missile defenses, upgraded but affordable warships and aircraft, measures are being done at the moment to acquire these as you will know if you took the time to research.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-58691466369446316362013-08-05T05:18:44.023+10:002013-08-05T05:18:44.023+10:00We have to be honest, the PH government is not spe...We have to be honest, the PH government is not spending enough for defense. What you see is what we do get, so other options are being considered. The American and Japanese are not stationing their forces to defend the Philippines but rather use the bases for joint exercises and forward deployment to secure their interests as well. Of course if the enemy attacks mainland PH (including Subic) that would be a major event that may activste the RP-US MDT.max monterohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16217644456257635987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-63474230327709130202013-08-05T00:02:33.631+10:002013-08-05T00:02:33.631+10:00So you want to set up a combined naval and air bas...So you want to set up a combined naval and air base that is also a joint Pinoy, American and Japanese operation?<br /><br />I am going to be brutally honest.<br /><br />Even if the PLA don't use a tactical nuke or chemical weapons on it due to their no-first-use policy. Is the base hardened with bunkers for survive a pre-emptive strike with ballistic missiles armed with conventional warheads? Le't me guess, you hope that americans and japanese bring their own anti-ballistic missiles defense.<br /><br />You guys need a realistic defense plan with dispersed Pinoy forces that can survive a serious full attack from a main military power. That means weapons like land based long-range mobile batteries of anti-air and anti-ship missiles, STOVL or STOL jet fighters and submarines.<br /><br />Instead it seems that the plan is buy a bunch of used coast guard vessels and new jet trainers for police your EEZ, relying on get people from other countries killed if there is a real war for make them fight and win the war for you. It may work if there is enough incentives for the US and Japan, but don't expect earn much respect from other countries with this strategy.mareo2https://www.blogger.com/profile/17874718962313247799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-40017897375704366472013-08-04T18:38:06.773+10:002013-08-04T18:38:06.773+10:00Corregidor is better off as a memorial and tourist...Corregidor is better off as a memorial and tourist attraction. Modern defense systems does not require an island fortress. Mobile land based anti-ship missiles can be positioned anywhere from Bataan to Cavite to defend Manila Bay from warships if necessary, same for air defense missile systems.max monterohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16217644456257635987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-41464062573359255192013-08-04T18:36:18.151+10:002013-08-04T18:36:18.151+10:00It's not in front of the enemy. It is in our o...It's not in front of the enemy. It is in our own soil. The Philippines will benefit more of having a forward base than the few negative effects. Besides, the AFP still has several bases nearby. Remember Basa Air Base?max monterohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16217644456257635987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-74151501459952362362013-08-04T18:34:37.934+10:002013-08-04T18:34:37.934+10:00Nothing much really, because the PAF and PN's ...Nothing much really, because the PAF and PN's condition right now will have no bearing if a determined OPFOR will strike Metro Manila.max monterohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16217644456257635987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-38303860229562805252013-08-04T11:22:43.255+10:002013-08-04T11:22:43.255+10:00If I may ask, what is this Swedish and Finnish mil...If I may ask, what is this Swedish and Finnish military strategy? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-755669396373440442013-08-04T02:59:43.379+10:002013-08-04T02:59:43.379+10:00Any other examples other than Sweden and Finland? ...Any other examples other than Sweden and Finland? They aren't exactly island nations.<br /><br />Maybe Taiwan, Japan, or U.K might be better studies.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com