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Philippine Navy welcomes new Frigate as it reaches home waters The Philippine Navy (PN) welcomed the future BRP Antonio Luna (FF151), the second missile-capable frigate of the PN, as it traverses Philippine waters in the vicinity of Capones Island, Zambales today, February 9. Philippine Navy press release FF151s sister ship, the BRP Jose Rizal (FF150) rendered the customary meeting procedure and passing exercise (PASSEX) followed by both ships first maneuvering exercises (MANNEX), a momentous feat in the PN and AFPs history captured b...

FILE: PN FAP Inspectors start the technical inspection of BRP ANTONIO LUNA(FF151) The Barko ng Republika ng Pilipinas Antonio Luna (FF151), the 2nd and final frigate in the PhP16 Billion PN Frigate Acquisition Project, departed for Hyundai Shipyard in Ulsan, South Korea at 11 am today for a weeklong Sea Acceptance Trials (SAT). “Focus of this week’s SAT will be on the various weapons and sensors with the objective of showcasing the full combat capability of FF151,” the PN Frigate Owner Representative Captain Sergio Bartolome said. The Technical Inspection and Acceptance Committee (TIAC)...