Camille Naredo

Two recently-delivered Fast Attack Interdiction Craft (FAIC) platforms of the Philippine Navy are christened simultaneously during the formal blessing ceremonies of the Naval Shipyard at Naval Station Pascual Ledesma, Fort San Felipe, Cavite City on May 8, 2023.

Two recently-delivered Fast Attack Interdiction Craft (FAIC) platforms of the Philippine Navy are christened simultaneously during the formal blessing ceremonies of the Naval Shipyard at Naval Station Pascual Ledesma, Fort San Felipe, Cavite City on May 8, 2023. Similar with their predecessors, the Acero-class Patrol Gunboats of the Philippines Fleet's Littoral Combat Force, the two new platforms bear the names of Philippine Marine Corps heroes, BRP Gener Tinangag (PG903) and BRP Domingo Deluana (PG905). 

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Izzy Lee

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MANILA -- The Philippine Navy is preparing to inspect Japanese ships for their possible transfer to the country, following an invitation from Japan&#x27;s Ministry of Defense, according to a press statement released on Sunday.The ships under consideration are Abukuma-class destroyer escorts from the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force.According to the statement, these destroyer escorts are designed for anti-submarine and anti-ship warfare, and are known for their reliability and versatility, which align with the Philippine Navy&#x27;s operational needs in protecting the country&#x27;s maritime territory.&quot;This planned inspection forms part of exploratory discussions on the possible transfer of these naval assets to the Philippines,&quot; the Navy said in its statement.A team of Filipino naval experts will be sent to Japan to assess the condition and capabilities of the ships to help determine if the transfer will proceed as part of the Philippine Navy&#x27;s modernization program.

The Philippine Navy is preparing to inspect Japanese ships for their possible transfer to the country, following an invitation from Japan's Ministry of Defense.

The Philippine Navy is preparing to inspect Japanese ships for their possible transfer to the country, following an invitation from Japan's Ministry of Defense.

PH Navy to inspect Japanese destroyer escorts for possible transfer

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PH Navy to inspect Japanese destroyer escorts for possible transfer

Izzy Lee,

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Published July 06, 2025 10:13 PM PHT

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