![]() MaxDefense will be focusing on the major materiel acquisition done or being undertaken by the Philippine Coast Guard as part of its modernization effort. Built by Tenix of Australia, there are 4 ships in service with the PCG since 2000.Īmong those in the pipeline are one 80-meter Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) and four 24-meter Inshore Patrol Boats from France, ten 40-meter Multi-Role Response Vessels (MRRV) from Japan, at least 2 large patrol vessels, as well as new helicopters and aircraft. The 54-meter San Juan-class search and rescue vessels are currently the most capable ships in the Philippine Coast Guard. The most recent acquisition plan include patrol vessels from France, wherein there were 2 separate acquisition plans that were brought up last year. The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) previously announced their upcoming modernization program that will improve their capabilities, which includes the acquisition of new assets and equipment including new aircraft, patrol vessels and small boats, construction light houses, installation of coastal surveillance and communications systems, acquisition of rescue equipment, and others.
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