Minor Sustainment Projects of the Philippine Navy under the AFPMP Capability Upgrade Program

Due to the numerous minor projects involved in the AFP Modernization Program's Capability Upgrade Program of the Philippine Navy and of all other branch services, MaxDefense Philippines decided to combine them to resources pages based on their classification according to Department of National Defense (DND) official documents.

In this case, we focus on Minor Sustainment Projects under the AFPMP Capability Upgrade Program of the Philippine Navy, which are projects classified under Sustainment Projects that are less than Php100 million in value.

The project names would still be individually listed in the MaxDefense Philippines' AFP & PCG Modernization Resource Portals and on Philippine Defense Resource's List of Modernization Projects, but will be linked into each of the grouped resource pages of each branch service. MaxDefense will follow numbering based on its listing from DND documents.

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SUSTAINMENT PROJECTS OF THE PHILIPPINE NAVY UNDER THE AFPMP CAPABILITY UPGRADE PROGRAM:

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4. BN Islander Upgrade Phase 1 Project

Overview:

This project was meant to conduct upgrade works on one of the Philippine Navy's BN-2 Islander light aircraft.

It was decided to be procured via Public Bidding, with 5 bidders participating when the project was opened in 2004. It was later on awarded to Australia's Hawker Pacific Corp., which has experience in conducting works on the BN-2 Islander.

Parts for the upgrade works were delivered to the Philippine Navy in June 2004, although the upgrade works was completed only by September 2004. The project was accepted by the Philippine Navy on 08 October 2004.

One of the PN-NAG's BN-2 Islander light aircraft. Photo for reference only. Credits to original source of photo.

Project Summary:

BN Islander Upgrade Phase 1 Project:

Note: Edited as of 20 June 2020.

* End User: Philippine Navy (Naval Air Group)

* Quantity: 1 aircraft

* Modernization Phase: Capability Upgrade Program of the AFP Modernization Program (RA 7898)

* Project ABC: Php25,000,000.00

* Acquisition Mode: Public Bidding

* Source of Funding: GAA Funds through AFP Modernization Program Trust Fund

* Winning Proponent: Hawker Pacific Australia

* Product for Delivery: Upgrade works for Britten Norman BN-2 Islander aircraft

* Contract Price: Php24,683,034.00

* Residual Difference (Savings): PhpPhp317,000.00

* Status: Works completed as of October 2004. PROJECT COMPLETED.

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7. Jacinto-class Patrol Vessel Generators Acquisition Project

Overview:

The project was meant to allow the replacement of 9 diesel generators on the Jacinto-class patrol vessels of the Philippine Navy. Each ship has 3 diesel power generators.

Back then, the ships were still using the original diesel generators and have reached the end of their service lives.

Direct contracting was made for the project, which was done with Propmech Corporation which was a contractor specializing in Caterpillar diesel engines and generators for marine application.

A contract was signed by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and Propmech Corp. on 25 October 2004.

Propmech delivered the Caterpillar 3406C diesel generators with a maximum output of 365 bhp (347 kilowatts) each, and these were completed and accepted by the Philippine Navy by 20 June 2005.

One of the Jacinto-class patrol vessels of the Philippine Navy, the BRP Artemio Ricarte (PS-37). Photo from US Navy through DVIDS.

Project Summary:

Jacinto-class Patrol Vessel Generators Acquisition Project:

Note: Edited as of 20 June 2020.

* End User: Philippine Navy (Philippine Fleet)

* Quantity: 9 generators, 3 for each ship of the class

* Modernization Phase: Capability Upgrade Program of the AFP Modernization Program (RA 7898)

* Project ABC: Php30,000,000.00

* Acquisition Mode: Direct Negotiation

* Source of Funding: GAA Funds through AFP Modernization Program Trust Fund

* Winning Proponent: Propmech Corporation

* Product for Delivery: Caterpillar diesel generators

* Contract Price: Php29,865,000.00

* Residual Difference (Savings): Php135,000.00

* Status: Works completed as of June 2005. PROJECT COMPLETED.

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17. BN-2 Islander Upgrade Phase 2

Overview:

With the success of the initial BN-2 Islander Upgrade Phase 1 project which actually was a test to see if it is viable to upgrade their existing fleet of BN-2 Islander light aircraft, the Philippine Navy decided to conduct another upgrade program, this time involving three (3) aircraft.

Originally the plan was to negotiate the project with Hawker Pacific, but on June 2005, the DND decided to shift the procurement process to public bidding, and the Philippine Navy made changes in the specifications. This move dropped the number of aircraft to be upgraded to just two (2), as the latest specs are more expensive but more comprehensive than the original plan.

Included in the upgrade plan are the rehabilitation of aircraft, upgrade of avionics including installation of partial glass cockpit, and installation of a Honeywell weather radar and surface search radar system, which allows the aircraft to be used for short-range maritime patrol.

The Invitation to Bid was released on 02 December 2005, with the Submission of Bid Envelopes (SOBE) scheduled on 01 March 2006.

Out of seven bidders, Hawker Pacific was declared the winning bidder with a bid worth Php71,594,650.00. Their experience in doing the BN-2 Islander Upgrade Phase 1 was also something that the DND and PN may have considered.

Both aircraft have been delivered to the Philippine Navy and the project considered completed as of May 2008.

Photo credits to DND Annual Report 2008.

Project Summary:

BN-2 Islander Upgrade Phase 2 Project:

Note: Edited as of 20 June 2020.

* End User: Philippine Navy (Naval Air Group)

* Quantity: 2 aircraft

* Modernization Phase: Capability Upgrade Program of the AFP Modernization Program (RA 7898)

* Project ABC: Php75,000,000.00

* Acquisition Mode: Public Bidding

* Source of Funding: GAA Funds through AFP Modernization Program Trust Fund

* Winning Proponent: Hawker Pacific Australia

* Product for Delivery: Upgrade works for Britten Norman BN-2 Islander aircraft

* Contract Price: Php72,594,650.00

* Residual Difference (Savings): Php2,405,350.00

* Status: Works completed as of May 2008. PROJECT COMPLETED.

A Philippine Navy BN-2 Islander light aircraft. Photo credits to DRP forum.

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19. 76mm Ammunition Acquisition Project

Overview:

Due to cancellation of the BO-105 Helicopter Upgrade Phases 1 and 2 (see discussions below under "Cancelled Sustainment Projects"), the Philippine Navy re-aligned its budget to acquire stocks of 76x663mm naval gun ammunition for the Jacinto-class Patrol Vessels.

This became the 76mm Ammunition Acquisition Project, which was approved for implementation by Pres. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo on 07 November 2005.

MaxDefense failed to get full details of the project, especially on who won to supply the ammunition, although we were able to get confirmation that the project was implemented via Public Bidding, with a budget of Php62,090,000.00.

It also appears that the project was delayed by several years, considering the project was only completed on January 2011.

76mm gun ammunition as seen on a magazine of an OTO Melara Compact naval gun. Photo credited to Associated Press.

Project Summary:

76mm Ammunition Acquisition Project:

Note: Edited as of 21 June 2020.

* End User: Philippine Navy (Philippine Fleet)

* Quantity: 1 lot, unspecified number of rounds

* Modernization Phase: Capability Upgrade Program of the AFP Modernization Program (RA 7898)

* Project ABC: Php62,090,000.00

* Acquisition Mode: Direct Negotiation

* Source of Funding: GAA Funds through AFP Modernization Program Trust Fund

* Winning Proponent: TBC

* Product for Delivery: 76mm HE Rounds

* Contract Price: Php46,898,750.00

* Residual Difference (Savings): Php15,191,250.00

* Status: Works completed as of January 2011. PROJECT COMPLETED.

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55. Naval Helicopter Annual Operating Cost

Overview:

With the acquisition of new AgustaWestland AW109E Power naval helicopters, the Philippine Navy failed to secure funding to allow for the increased operational tempo of the Naval Air Group using the new helicopters, creating a shortfall of funding.

With nowhere to secure additional funding, the DND and PN decided to credit the annual operating cost of the AW109E helicopters from the AFP Modernization Program.

A fund requirement worth Php11,932,000.00 was raised to allow the helicopters' operation in 2016, and was immediately released.

These mistakes were later on noted as there were improvements in future acquisitions in terms of allocation of sustainment funding for new assets.

One of the PN's AW109E naval helicopter during tests prior to delivery. Photo from AgustaWestland through Helis.com.

Project Summary:

Naval Helicopter Annual Operating Cost:

Note: Edited as of 21 June 2020.

* End User: Philippine Navy (Naval Air Group)

* Quantity: 1 lot

* Modernization Phase: Capability Upgrade Program of the AFP Modernization Program (RA 7898)

* Project ABC: Php11,932,000.00

* Acquisition Mode: various

* Source of Funding: GAA Funds through AFP Modernization Program Trust Fund

* Winning Proponent: various

* Product for Delivery: various

* Contract Price: Php11,932,000.00

* Residual Difference (Savings): Php0.00

* Status: Works completed as of December 2016. PROJECT COMPLETED.

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CANCELLED SUSTAINMENT PROJECTS:

These projects did not reach pre-procurement stages and were cancelled during planning process due to a variety of reasons.

1. BO-105 Helicopter Upgrade Phase 1 Project:

The plan was to upgrade one of the Philippine Navy's MBB BO-105 helicopters as it reaches advanced age and wear, with most of the BO-105 helicopters delivered to the Philippine Navy were manufactured in the 1970s. MaxDefense was unable to get complete details of the proposal including the budget and number of helicopters involved, especially since it was cancelled early on. MaxDefense believes the budget to be around Php25 million.

The project was supposed to have started in 2005, if it pushed through. Due to cancellation, its proposed budget which was part of an overall budget of Php1,569,590,000.00 was re-aligned to other projects


2. BO-105 Helicopter Upgrade Phase 2 Project:

Similar to the Phase 1 project, it involves the upgrade of another batch of two units of MBB BO-105 naval helicopters of the Naval Air Group. The same reason was made on its cancellation as the Phase 1 project. MaxDefense believes the proposed budget for this project was around Php62 million.

The plan was for it to push through in 2006 or 2007 if it did not met the chopping board. Its funds, also part of the Php1,569,590,000.00 fund, was re-aligned to other projects.

One of the PN's BO-105 helicopter. Credits to original source.

3. Landing Ship Tank Upgrade Project:

The plan was to upgrade one of the Philippine Navy's World War 2-era ex-US Navy Landing Ship Tank considering the ships were built in the late 1940s and already reached 60 years by 2005. MaxDefense believes the ship planned for upgrade and repair was the BRP Kalinga Apayao (LT-516), which was already reaching end of its lifespan in 2005. With the project cancelled, the Philippine Navy reduced the use of the ship, and was left in Naval Base Cavite until they decided to decommission it in 2010.

Despite the budget being around Php200 million, we included this in this resource page as it was not implemented anyway.

The project was found uneconomical due to the ship's advanced age, and this also became the basis for not having any upgrade project for any of the Philippine Navy's Landing Ship Tanks from 2005 up to 2020, as it was decided to just retire them once they are unable to repair them anymore.

The proposed budget was re-aligned to other projects as part of the Php1,569,590,000.00 fund for 2005-2006, and MaxDefense believes that the Landing Craft Utility (LCU) Acquisition Project benefited from this.

The BRP Kalinga Apayao (LT-516), which MaxDefense believes was supposed to the ship to be repaired and upgraded under the cancelled LST Upgrade Project. Credits to Ray Smith / Shipspotting.com.

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First edit and release: 20 June 2020
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Field Ambulance (Phase 2) Joint Acquisition Project of the Philippine Army and Philippine Marine Corps

Under the Capability Upgrade Program of the AFP Modernization Program under RA 7898, both the Philippine Army (PA) and Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) requested for the acquisition of additional combat Field Ambulance vehicles to improve its medical evacuation capability to move injured personnel away from combat front lines, and provide medical assistance to military personnel in  during peace or wartime operations, and to assist in humanitarian requirements.

The Field Ambulance (Phase 2) Joint Acquisition Project of the Philippine Army and Philippine Marine Corps was raised to meet the service's requirements for such capabilities, benefiting the financial assistance provided by US Military Assistance Program for the project.
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This resource page focuses on the Field Ambulance (Phase 2) Joint Acquisition Project, while another similar and related project have their own resource pages.

An M1152 Expanded Capacity HMMWV combat ambulance. Credits to original source of photo.

Project Summary:

Field Ambulance (Phase 2) Joint Acquisition Project:

Note: Edited as of 24 April 2020.

* End User: Philippine Army and Philippine Navy (Marines) (multiple units)

* Quantity: 30 units

* Modernization Phase: Capability Upgrade Program of the AFP Modernization Program (RA 7898) - US Foreign Military Financing

* Project ABC: US$19,000,000.00

* Acquisition Mode: Government-to-Government deal with the US Department of Defense,  mostly paid for by US Foreign Military Sales (US FMS) program

* Source of Funding: US Foreign Military Financing (US FMF) as part of US Military Assistance Program (MAP) for the Armed Forces of the Philippines

* SARO Release/s: N/A

* Winning Proponent: AM General (USA)

* Product for Delivery: AM General M1152 Expanded Capacity HMMWV

* Contract Price: US$18,993,629.00 (approx Php837,876,782.00)

* First post by MaxDefense: 26 January 2015

* MaxDefense Searching Hashtag: #PAPMCFieldAmbulanceP2Acquisition

* Project Status: Completed delivery as of March 2015. Philippine Army received 26 units, Philippine Marine Corps received 4 units. PROJECT COMPLETED.

Credits to original source of photo.

Overview:

Under the Field Ambulance Acquisition Project, the Philippine Army and Philippine Marine Corps requested for the acquisition of field ambulances which would allow them to transport wounded personnel quickly to field medical facilities during combat operations, or to provide humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) support during emergencies.

An initial project called the Field Ambulance (Phase 1) Joint Acquisition Project of the Philippine Army and Philippine Marine Corps, which was contracted in 2012, called for the acquisition of 60 units of field combat ambulances, which were acquired through Government-to-Government (G2G) deal with the South Korean government.

Of the 60 units of KIA KM451 field combat ambulances delivered under the project, 48 units  were delivered to the Philippine Army, and 12 units to the Philippine Marine Corps between late 2012 to January 2013.

Prior to this project, the Philippine Army and Philippine Marines already received 60 Kia KM451 combat ambulances acquired in an earlier project. Credits to original sources of photos.

A requirement for more field ambulances was made by the Philippine Army, this time to make use of the assistance provided by the US government under its Military Assistance Program (US MAP). The new project, called the Field Ambulance (Phase 2) Joint Acquisition Project of the Philippine Army and Philippine Marine Corps, was expected to be awarded to an American company due to the conditions of the US MAP.

In 2014, the US government awarded the contract to supply the field combat ambulances to American vehicle manufacturer AM General, with the vehicles expected to arrive in 1 year.

On behalf of the Philippine Army and Philippine Marine Corps, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) received the first 23 M1152 Expanded Capacity HMMWV combat ambulance in January 2015, with the last 7 units delivered by March 2015. Out of the 30 units received, 26 units were turned over by the AFP to the Philippine Army, while 4 units were given to the Philippine Marine Corps.

Since the M1152 is based on the HMMWV where the vehicle originated, it can benefit from the AFP's experience and know-how in maintaining and sustaining the HMMWV family of tactical vehicles, it would not be difficult to transition to sustaining the HMMWV M1152 field combat ambulances.

Later on, the Philippine Army raised another project was created for the acquisition of more vehicles, this time paid for by the Philippine government under the Horizon 1 phase of the newly-approved Revised AFP Modernization Program, which is discussed separately in another resource page as the Field Ambulance (Phase 3) Acquisition Project of the Philippine Army.



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29 January 2015:

The US Embassy in Manila confirmed in their page that the Armed Forces of the Philippines has received the first batch of 23 M1153 Expanded Capacity HMMWV high-mobility combat ambulances from the US, and were handed-over to the AFP in a ceremony held at Camp Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo in Quezon City.

According to the US Embassy, 7 more vehicles are expected to arrive by the end of February 2015.

The total value of the project is US$18,993,629.00.

Based on the photos from the handover, the vehicles are has a similar external look as most M1153 vehicles sold to other countries.

The Philippine Army will be receiving 26 units of the M1152 HMMWV field combat ambulances, while the Philippine Marine Corps will receive 4 units.

The M1153 Expanded Capacity HMMWV high-mobility combat ambulances during their acceptance by the Armed Forces of the Philippines. Photo taken from US Embassy in Manila (top) and the Philippine Army (above).

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With the combat field ambulance vehicles already delivered and formally activated with different units of the Philippine Army and Philippine Marine Corps, MaxDefense officially consider the Field Ambulance (Phase 2) Joint Acquisition Project of the Philippine Army and Philippine Marine Corps as COMPLETED.

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First posted and released on 29 April 2020
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Multi-Purpose Armored Personnel Carrier Acquisition Project (2017) of the PNP Special Action Force

The Philippine National Police - Special Action Force (PNP-SAF) embarked on the acquisition of new wheeled armored vehicles to beef up its light armor capability due to the decreasing serviceability of its existing fleet of Cadillac Gage V-150 Commando wheeled armored vehicles.

This resulted to the Multi-Purpose Armored Personnel Carrier Acquisition Project under SAF-2017-80.

This project resulted in the selection and delivery of Shladot MDT Armor Tiger Mk. 2 wheeled armored vehicles.

The PNP-SAF's Shladot MDT Armor Tiger Mk. 2 wheeled armored vehicle, which were delivered under the Multi-Purpose Armored Personnel Carrier Acquisition Project. Photo shared to MaxDefense by a community member, credits to him.

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Project Summary:

Multi-Purpose Armored Personnel Carrier (SAF-2017-80) Acquisition Project

Note: Edited as of 19 April 2020.

* End User: Philippine National Police (Special Action Force)

* Quantity: 6 4x4 Wheeled Armored Personnel Carriers

* Project ABC: Php144,000,000.00

* Acquisition Mode: Public Bidding

* Source of Funding: PNP GAA 2017

* Winning Proponent: Northwest Aero-Solutions Inc.

* Product for Delivery: 8 units Shladot MDT Armor Tiger Mk. 2 EWB 4x4 wheeled armored vehicle

* Contract Price: Php136,428,420.00

* First post by MaxDefense: To follow

* MaxDefense Searching Hashtag: #PNPSAF201780 #PNPMPAPCAcquisition

* Project Status: NOA released in favor of Northwest Aero-Solutions Inc. on 27 December 2017, Contract signed and NTP released on 28 December 2017. Delivered to the PNP-SAF as of 2019. PROJECT COMPLETED.


Technical Specifications of Shladot MDT Armor Tiger Mk. 2:




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24 May 2019:

MaxDefense received a photo of what appears to be a sneak peak of the PNP-SAF's newest armored vehicle.

Photo showed some of the new Shladot MDT Armor Tiger Mk. 2 wheeled armored vehicles already in the PNP-SAF's garage, and appears to be only recently delivered.

This appears to be the first photos of the vehicles in PNP-SAF livery.

Configurations appear to vary as they are not all equipped with the same accessories. MaxDefense expects more photos coming in the future once these are presented to the public.

Photo shared exclusively to MaxDefense by source.

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14 June 2019:

As part of the the 121st Philippine Independence Day celebrations, the PNP-Special Action Force's static display in Luneta Park was highlighted by their newly acquired Shladot MDT Armor Tiger Mk.2 wheeled 4x4 armored vehicle, the unit's latest armored vehicle model which joined the SAF only several weeks ago.

So far this example shows a canopy-mounted 7.62mm general purpose machine gun with gunshield.

Photos shared to us by 2 of our community members who was there. Credits belong to them.

Photos shared to MaxDefense by 2 community members. Credits belong to them.

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16 July 2019:

Lets make a size comparison between the 2 current 4x4 wheeled armored vehicles of the PNP Special Action Force: the classic Cadillac Gage V-150 Commando and the MDT Armor Tiger Mk.2 EWB. The photos were from a base defense exercise conducted by the SAF recently.

Contrary to perception, the V-150 is not as big as many think, while the Tiger Mk.2 is not as small as many believe. In fact, the size difference is not much, especially that this specific Tiger Mk.2 variant is an extended wheel base model, making it longer than the original variant.

Despite only having an open cupola mount for its primary 12.7mm machine gun (which appears to be absent in the photos), the Tiger Mk.2 can be equipped with a remote controlled weapon system (RCWS).

Its interesting to see how both the Tiger Mk.2 and V-150 will compare to the Gaia Amir, which is another wheeled armored vehicle ordered by the PNP-SAF and will be delivered this year.

Photos taken from SAF FSB's FB page.

Photos from PNP SAF FSB's Facebook page. Credits belong to them.

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13 December 2019:

PNP-SAF combat police officers with the Shladot MDT Tiger Mk. 2 armored vehicle.

Photo taken from and credited to Sardines Ang Favorite's Facebook page. Take note that the the name of the page is an internal parody of the "SAF" name.

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With the armored vehicles already delivered and formally activated with the PNP Special Action Force, MaxDefense officially consider the Multi-Purpose Armored Personnel Carrier Acquisition Project of the PNP Special Action Force as COMPLETED.

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First posted and released on 20 April 2020
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Utility Vehicle Acquisitions (2017-2022) of the PNP Special Action Force

The Philippine National Police Special Action Force (PNP-SAF) continuously keeps its logistics and transport vehicle fleet in good shape as the unit increases in size and relevance in its role in security of the country against internal threats. They require a continuous program to keep its transport fleet sufficient enough to support the unit's day-to-day operations.

Due to the numerous but similar acquisitions of the PNP-SAF, we decided to just have single blog covering all utility vehicle acquisitions of the unit from years 2016 to 2022.

Ural 43206 trucks of the PNP-SAF. Photo exclusively shared to MaxDefense PH by source.

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PROJECT SUMMARIES:

SAF-2017-47 - Medium Troop Carrier Acquisition Project:

Note: Edited as of 23 August 2021.

* End User: Philippine National Police (Special Action Force)

* Quantity: 47 Medium Troop Carriers

* Project ABC: Php120,000,000.00

* Acquisition Mode: Public Bidding

* Source of Funding: PNP GAA 2017

* Winning Proponent: Alliance Auto and Truck Rebuilders

* Product for Delivery:
      - 47 Hino 300 ZXU710L troop carriers

* Contract Price: Php120,000,000.00

* First post by MaxDefense: 23 August 2021

* MaxDefense Searching Hashtag: #PNPSAF201747

* Status: NOA released 07 September 2017 in favor of Alliance Auto and Truck Rebuilders, which manufacture custom truck bed bodies, in this case the troop carrying compartment. Contract signed and NTP released on 27 September 2017. Delivered to the PNP-SAF as of mid-2018, presented and formally inducted on 09 October 2018. PROJECT COMPLETED.

Hino 300 troop carrier trucks presented and inducted with the PNP-SAF on October 2017. Photo credits to PNP-SAF.

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SAF-2017-65 - Multi-Purpose SAR Amphibian Vehicle Acquisition Project

Note: Edited as of 18 April 2020.

* End User: Philippine National Police (Special Action Force)

* Quantity: 2 Tracked All-Terrain Amphibious Vehicles

* Project ABC: Php14,000,000.00

* Acquisition Mode: Public Bidding

* Source of Funding: PNP GAA 2017

* Winning Proponent: ConEqup Philippines Inc.

* Product for Delivery:
      - 2 units RM Terex GAZ-3409 small tracked all-terrain amphibious vehicles

* Contract Price: Php14,000,000.00

* First post by MaxDefense: 05 August 2018

* MaxDefense Searching Hashtag: #PNPSAF201765

* Status: NOA released in favor of ConEqup Philippines Inc. on 21 December 2017, Contract signed and NTP released on 26 December 2017. Delivered to the PNP-SAF as of mid-2018, presented and formally inducted on 09 October 2018. PROJECT COMPLETED.

The RM Terex GAZ-3409 amphibian vehicle on display during a capability exhibit in August 2018. Photos taken from ConEquip Philippines' Facebook page, and shared in MaxDefense Philippines' post.

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SAF-2018-85 - Transportation Equipment Acquisition Project

Note: Edited as of 18 April 2020.

* End User: Philippine National Police (Special Action Force)

* Quantity: 6 Medium Troop Carriers, 2 Rescue Vehicles

* Project ABC: Php30,200,000.00

* Acquisition Mode: Public Bidding

* Source of Funding: PNP GAA 2018

* Winning Proponent: Gazelle Motors Corp.

* Product for Delivery:
      - 8 units GAZ Sadko 4x4 2.5-ton trucks in Troop Carrier configuration
      - 2 units GAZ Sadko 4x4 2.5-ton trucks in Rescue Vehicle configuration

* Contract Price: Php27,500,000.00

* First post by MaxDefense: To follow

* MaxDefense Searching Hashtag: #PNPSAF201885

* Status: NOA released in favor of Gazelle Motors Corp. on 21 December 2018, Contract signed and NTP released on 28 December 2018. Delivered to the PNP-SAF as of mid-2019. PROJECT COMPLETED.

The first batch of GAZ Sadko 2.5-ton trucks were delivered to the PNP-SAF in mid-2019. Photos taken from Gazelle Motors Corp.'s FB page.

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SAF-2018-88 - Transportation Equipment Acquisition Project

Note: Edited as of 18 April 2020.

* End User: Philippine National Police (Special Action Force)

* Quantity: 6 Heavy Troop Carriers, 4 Command Vehicles (changed later to 8 Heavy Troop Carriers, 2 Command Vehicles)

* Project ABC: Php85,600,000.00

* Acquisition Mode: Public Bidding

* Source of Funding: PNP GAA 2018

* Winning Proponent: ConEquip Philippines Inc.

* Product for Delivery:
      - 8 units Ural NEXT 43206 4x4 5.5-ton trucks in Troop Carrier configuration
      - 2 units Ural NEXT 43206 4x4 5.5-ton trucks in Command Vehicle configuration

* Contract Price: Php85,575,000.00

* First post by MaxDefense: 15 April 2020

* MaxDefense Searching Hashtag: #PNPSAF201885

* Status: NOA released in favor of ConEquip Philippines Inc.. on 03 December 2018, Contract signed and NTP released on 05 December 2018. For delivery to the PNP-SAF by April 2020. PROJECT COMPLETED.

The Ural NEXT 43206 5-ton 4x4 Heavy Troop Carriers as delivered. Photo shared exclusively to MaxDefense by source.

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SAF-2019-04 - Medium Troop Carrier Acquisition Project

Note: Edited as of 18 April 2020.

* End User: Philippine National Police (Special Action Force)

* Quantity: 37 Medium Troop Carriers

* Project ABC: Php30,200,000.00

* Acquisition Mode: Public Bidding

* Source of Funding: PNP GAA 2019

* Winning Proponent: ConEquip Philippines Inc.

* Product for Delivery:
      - 37 units GAZ Sadko 4x4 2.5-ton trucks in Troop Carrier configuration

* Contract Price: Php119,128.800.00

* First post by MaxDefense: To follow

* MaxDefense Searching Hashtag: #PNPSAF201904

* Status: Contract signed and NTP released in favor of ConEquip Philippines Inc. on 08 April 2019. Delivered to the PNP-SAF as of early 2020, officially presented by the PNP on March 2020. In service with the PNP-SAF. PROJECT COMPLETED.

Some of the GAZ Sadko trucks handed over by Conequip Philippines to the PNP, bound for the Special Action Force. Photo taken from Conequip Philippines' Facebook page.

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First posted and released on 19 April 2020
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2 1/2-ton Truck, Troop Carrier Medium (Horizon 2) Acquisition Project of the Armed Forces of the Philippines

The Armed Forces of the Philippines has raised the requirement to acquire 310 units of 2 1/2-ton Troop Carrier 6x6 Trucks as part of the Horizon 2 Phase Priority Projects under the Revised AFP Modernization Program.

The project, which is called the 2 1/2-ton Truck, Troop Carrier Medium Acquisition Project, will boost the AFP's tactical transport requirements as it improves overall mobility of all services while replacing ageing trucks that were mostly acquired from the US armed forces.

A KIA KM250 truck of the Philippine Navy (Marines). Credits to original source of photo.

The KIA KM250 2 1/2-ton 6x6 Truck, which is expected to be the product to be acquired under a G2G deal with South Korea. Credits to original source of the photo.

Project Summary:

2 1/2-ton Truck, Troop Carrier Medium Acquisition Project:

Note: Edited as of 30 June 2020.

* End User: Armed Forces of the Philippines (multiple units)

* Quantity: 310 units

* Modernization Phase: Horizon 2 Phase Priority Projects of RAFPMP

* Project ABC: Php1,860,000,000.00

* Acquisition Mode: Government-to-Government (G2G) Procurement with the South Korean government.

* Source of Funding: GAA Funds through AFP Modernization Program Trust Fund

* SARO Release: SARO-BMB-D-19-0008070 dated 25 July 2019 worth Php3,875,727,389.00, released on 26 July 2019.

* Winning Proponent: Korea Trade  - Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA)

* Product for Delivery:  KIA Motors KM250 2 1/2-ton 6x6 Troop Carrier Trucks

* Contract Price: Php1,859,984,500.00

* Difference between ABC and Contract Price: Php15,500.00

* First post by MaxDefense: To follow

* MaxDefense Searching Hashtag: #AFP212TruckMediumAcquisition

* Status: SARO released, Notice of Award (NOA) released in favor of Korea Trade - Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA). Notice to Proceed released 3rd quarter 2019, delivery completed as of May 2020. PROJECT COMPLETED.

A Kia KM250 truck of the Philippine Army. Credits to original source of photo.

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29 July 2019:

The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) released the Special Allotment Release Order (SARO) for the AFP 2 1/2-ton Truck Troop Carrier Medium Acquisition Project together with 2 other projects for a total worth of Php3,875,727,389.00.

The project would support the Notice of Award (NOA) released by the Department of National Defense (DND) in favor of Korea Trade - Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) for 310 units of KIA Motors KM250 2 1/2-ton 6x6 troop carrier trucks.

The trucks are expected to start arriving within the year, with the AFP probably distributing these trucks to the three major service branches while also distributing some of the trucks to AFP service units.

The SARO list for 2019 can be accessed from the DBM's webiste. A shortcut to the page can be accessed by clicking HERE.

The KIA Motors KM250. A mainstay with the AFP, with more trucks being ordered. Photo taken from KIA Military's website.

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26 January 2020:

A shipment of Kia KM250 2 1/2-ton cargo trucks have arrived in the Philippines lately, bound for the Armed Forces of the Philippines.

According to information we received, 110 units of Kia KM250 trucks are for delivery to the General Headquarters, AFP, which were acquired under the AFP's 2 1/2-ton Truck, Troop Carrier Medium acquisition project.

MaxDefense believes that this is the 1st batch, with 200 more units expected to arrive as part of the contract, which are expected to be completed before mid 2020.

110 Kia KM250 trucks arrived from South Korea this January 2020, bound for the GHQ AFP. Photo shared exclusively to MaxDefense Philippines.

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30 June 2020:

Our parent page MaxDefense Philippines received confirmation that the rest of the trucks scheduled for delivery have been delivered as of May 2020.

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With the KIA KM250 6x6 2 1/2-ton Troop Carrier trucks already delivered to the Armed Forces of the Philippines, MaxDefense and Philippine Defense Resource officially consider the 2 1/2-ton Truck, Troop Carrier Medium Acquisition Project of the Armed Forces of the Philippines as COMPLETED.

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First edit and release: 29 July 2019
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