#guidedmissilefrigates

Just some of the latest Pictures of the BRP Miguel Malvar (FFG-06), the Lead Ship of the new Malvar class Guided Missile Frigates. It is the newest, most advanced and most capable Ship of the Philippine Navy (PN) as of now.

It is the first Ship of the PN to be equipped with Vertical Launch System (VLS) Cells for some of its Missiles, and first brand new Ship to be armed with a Gun-based Close In Weapons (CIWS) System.

The Ship has been commissioned into Service recently, but has already participated in a number of Naval Exercises. The Contract for the acquisition of the two Malvar-class Vessels was signed back in December of 2021 under the Administration of former President Rodrigo Duterte.

SOURCES:

Armed Forces of the Philippines Facebook Page Post, 06/05/25 – 1404H {Archived Link}

Just some nice, latest Pictures of the BRP Jose Rizal (FF-150), the Lead Ship of the Jose Rizal class Guided Missile Frigates of the Philippine Navy (PN) during a recent Exercise involving Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) and other Activities within the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of the Philippines.

Here is the Link to the Post on the “BRP Jose Rizal FF150 – PF” Facebook Page containing the original Pictures: https://web.facebook.com/ilustradoFF150/posts/pfbid0xnkLfhdxEs1TWXT4GNfHVABJggGmTW3mEAWRpaJZYtW2xVVTTfS9U7bfvv4SBZCMl

The Philippine Navy (PN) recently said that they intend to complete the Integration of their Jose Rizal class Guided Missile Frigates to their AW159 Wildcat Helicopters within this Year of 2024. Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Exercises are currently underway between these Assets to complete the Integration.

The PN has two Jose Rizal class Frigates and two Wildcat Helicopters, with each Ship to be paired with each Helicopter. Once the Integration is complete, these will then be the most capable ASW Assets of the PN that will be World-class in Terms of Standard.

Only four other Assets of the PN have ASW capabilities, the BRP Conrado Yap (PS-39) has Sonar and Torpedoes but no ASW Air Support, while the Del Pilar class Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV) only have Sonars but no Torpedoes nor ASW Air Support.