I remember there was an issue about developing the whole Subic area, especially considering that US Navy used to use the facilities in that bay to maintain their naval vessels.
Considering Chinas activities those facilities would be necessary again. So getting rid og it would pose a problem...
Railway project funded by China endangers Subic mangroves
The planned P50-B Clark-Subic rail system will cut through 42 hectares of protected area, documents show
By: Tonette Orejas - @ttorejasINQ
Philippine Daily Inquirer / 04:45 AM June 29, 2021
ECONOMICS AND ENVIRONMENT Subic Bay Freeport is...
I guess that relationship didn't last long.
I saw a youtube video where some girls from Turkic countries said Turkish men were so nationalistic that they'd get rid of their girlfriend for insulting their nation :)
I guess that's how we all feel.
I posted the tweet from my museum object, but watching the video again it looks very stable only a slight wobble can be seen when it's rotating, but I'd assume that it's normal because they're doing small scale turning around.
I'd really like to see it moving from point A to B at different...
I think that would be too expensive for PN. They are most likely the worse off of all SEAN. Granting them vessels close to decommissioning date is currently what they can afford.
Artist impression of Tamandaré-class. TKMS image
Rohde & Schwarz To Supports Expansion And Modernization Of Brazilian Navy
Rohde & Schwarz has been awarded a contract from the Águas Azuis Consortium to supply the communications and intelligence suites for the Brazilian Navy’s Tamandaré Frigates...
The second Anping-class ship, Chenggong (CG-602), during sea trials. Note the space for the anti-ship missile launchers. Taiwan Coast Guard picture.
Taiwan Coast Guard Takes Delivery Of Second Catamaran Patrol Vessel
Taiwan’s Coast Guard Administration (CGA) took delivery of its second...
The Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN)’s second Dokdo-class Amphibious Assault Ship, ROKS Marado (LPH-6112, Landing Platform Helicopter), was commissioned today, June 28th 2021. ROKS Marado was built based on data and operational experience that the Navy has acquired from the previous ROKS Dokdo...
The new AGI ships will replaced the three in-service Oste-class ships. German Navy picture
With the aim of maintaining a flawless capability for sea-based signal intelligence, the German Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) signed a...
Terma picture
Danish Industrial Partners Set To Deliver New Vessels For Royal Danish Navy
Odense Maritime Technology, Terma and PensionDanmark announce joint candidacy for the full-range delivery of Denmark’s new naval vessels.
Naval News Staff 28 Jun 2021
TERMA press release
Lystrup, June 28...
https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/update-us-approves-f-16s-air-launched-missiles-to-philippines
AFP really need more jets. The change to their doctrine is showing that they'll need FAC and more naval vessels to patrol and guard their islands.
It goes to show that we need supply chain from friendly nations other than west. Which requires give and take solutions.
The west has had 70-80 years to work on that after ww2. Reliance on each other has made it difficult to wage war on each other.