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In a tweet, the Department of Foreign Affairs said another protest against China from the Philippines was made.
The Department of Foreign Affairs in a tweet on October 20 said that the agency protested the unlawful issuance of more than 200 radio challenges, including the sounding of sirens, and blowing of horns by Chinese government vessels against Philippine authorities within the Philippines' territory.
In a tweet, the Department of Foreign Affairs said another protest against China from the Philippines was made.
The Department of Foreign Affairs in a tweet on October 20 said that the agency protested the unlawful issuance of more than 200 radio challenges, including the sounding of sirens, and blowing of horns by Chinese government vessels against Philippine authorities within the Philippines' territory.





![TAI T129 ATAK Helicopter for the Philippine Air Force CANCELLED
TAI T129B ATAK Helicopter for the Philippine Air Force CANCELLED
In a recently published post on Facebook, MaxDefense revealed that the Philippine Air Forces Technical Working Group (TWG) for the Attack Helicopter Acquisition Project has finally dropped the TAI T129B ATAK helicopter as its choice.
This was due to Turkeys failure to confirm their ability to import engines and avionics from the US and UK to allow the manufacture and support of the helicopters.
According to Max Defense, the Philippine Air Forces Technical Working Group (TWG) has selected an American helicopter to replace it after a re-evaluation was made. However, the selected American-attack helicopter model was not disclosed.
The United States has recently offered the Philippines the Apache and Viper attack helicopters while Poland offered the armed version of the S-70i Black Hawk Helicopter.
Attributions:
1. MaxDefense Philippines. (2020, June 30). MaxDefense has finally got confirmation that the Philippine Air Force’s Technical Working Group (TWG) for the Attack Helicopter Acquisition Project [Facebook Post]. Retrieved from https://www.facebook.com/MaxDefense/posts/1295613713942616
2. Turkish Aerospace. (2019, November 6). #T129 #ATAK Multirole Combat Helicopter [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqYjC_NgOJQ TAI T129 ATAK Helicopter for the Philippine Air Force CANCELLED](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/aJfe2WenKLk/mqdefault.jpg)


![PHILIPPINE AIR FORCE T129 ATAK helicopter acquisition to PUSH THROUGH
PHILIPPINE AIR FORCE T129 ATAK helicopter acquisition to PUSH THROUGH
According to a report published by Jon Grevatt of Janes.com, The Philippine Department of National Defense (DND) said it still wants to procure the T129 ATAK helicopter from Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI).
The Philippine Air Force’s (PAF’s) technical working group originally selected the T129 for its attack helicopter programme in late 2018. Since then, the sale of the platform to the PAF has been delayed due to US sales restrictions on the T129’s US-made LHTEC CTS800-4A engine.
The Philippines DND has reaffirmed its plan to procure the T129 ATAK combat helicopter from Turkish Aerospace (TA). However, it will seek guarantees from Turkey about the platform’s export availability.
Arsenio Andolong, the DND’s chief of public affairs, told Janes on 13 July that the DND retained an intention to procure the T129 platform despite complications with Turkey’s ability to export the helicopter.
“The DND will push through with the acquisition of the T129 ATAK offered by Turkish Aerospace,” said Andolong, adding, “We will require [Turkey] to commit to certain guarantees before proceeding with the acquisition.” Andolong said the required guarantees would be in response to concerns in Manila over the export-availability of the platform.
Andolong’s comments follow a reported decision by the PAF’s technical working group in June to discontinue efforts to procure the T129 in favour of an attack helicopter platform from the United States.
Attributions:
1. Grevatt, J. (2020, July 14). Philippines DND seeks T129 ‘guarantees’ from Turkey. Janes.Com. https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/philippines-dnd-seeks-t129-guarantees-from-turkey
2. T129 ATAK - Turkish Attack Helicopter in Action. (2016, April 16). [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RltrzdWhB8w PHILIPPINE AIR FORCE T129 ATAK helicopter acquisition to PUSH THROUGH](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/b8xZxWcU9FI/mqdefault.jpg)

![Philippine Air Force to receive 6 Hermes 900 UAS
Philippine Air Force to receive 6 Hermes 900 UAS
In a recent publication of the Philippine Air Force’s “LEAD ONE TODAY” e-newsletter published on June 15, 2020, the Philippine Air Force revealed the expected arrival of two (2) Unmanned Aerial Systems composed of six (6) Hermes 900, Ground Control Station, Ground Data Terminal and other support equipment.
The Philippine Air Force said the unmanned aerial system will further boost the Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) coverage in the entire country.
According to Elbit Systems, the Hermes 900 features over-the-horizon, persistent multi-mission, multi-payload capabilities with a class-leading payload carrying capacity of 350 kg. Hermes 900 is capable of performing missions for area dominance and persistent ISTAR (intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance) missions.
Elbit Systems Ltd. is a developer and supplier of a broad portfolio of airborne, land, and naval systems and products for defense, homeland security, and commercial applications.
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https://bit.ly/3i6xt9b
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Attributions:
1. Philippine Air Force. (2020, June). LEAD ONE TODAY (ISSUE NO. 1,). Author. Retrieved from https://bit.ly/3i6xt9b
2. Elbit Systems / HERMES 900 HIGHLIGHTS. (2018, July 8). [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiLRE68UI6Y&list=PLcyb09ZWD41D7eTJzrAFlTqLzM9TBfqpj&index=2 Philippine Air Force to receive 6 Hermes 900 UAS](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/bkGJedfmcEU/mqdefault.jpg)