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US, Swedish planes top choices for multi-role fighter deal: PAF - Vimarsana News

US, Swedish planes top choices for multi-role fighter deal: PAF

Published: July 6, 2022

MANILA - The Philippine Air Force (PAF) on Tuesday said it is in the process of choosing between the latest model of the American-made Lockheed Martin F-16s and the Swedish-made Saab JAS-39 for its multi-role fighter (MRF) project. "(The) two last contenders, (for the PAF MRF project are the) F-16V Block 50/52 Variant and the JAS-39 Gripen C/D+ Version," PAF spokesperson, Col. Maynard Mariano, said. Mariano said while the MRF project has been approved, the government has yet to allocate funds for it. "For the MRF, the project is approved with the issued Acquisition Memorandum De...

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Maynard MarianoConnor Anthony CanlasRodrigor DutertePhilippine Air ForceAmerican Made Lockheed MartinSwedish Made SaabAcquisition Memorandum DecisionHorizon TwoArmed ForcesPhilippines Modernization ProgramKorean Made MachManila The Philippine Air Force Paf On Tuesday Said It Is In Process Of Choosing Between Latest Model American Made Lockheed Martinf 16s And Swedish Saab Jas 39 For Its Multi Role Fighter Mrf Project Quot Two Last ContendersOr The Paf Mrf Project Are Thef 16v Block 50 52 Variant And Jas 39 Gripencd VersionUot Paf SpokespersonOl Maynard MarianoAid Mariano Said While The Mrf Project Has Been ApprovedHe Government Has Yet To Allocate Funds For It Quot The MrfHe Project Is Approved With The Issued Acquisition Memorandum DecisionHe Government Will Still Finda Way To Fund The Said ProjectUot He Added Thef 16v Is The Latest And Most Advancedf 16 In Operation To Date Considered Foremost Combat Proven Fourth Generation Mrf It Equipped With Advanced Radar Systems That Allow Greater Detection Tracking CapabilitiesLong With Advanced Air To And Ground Weapons MeanwhileHe Jas 39 Quot Gripen Quotcd Is Classified As The Most Reliable Swing Role Combat Aircraft Available In World Quotc Version Isa Single Seat While Quotd Two Seater Configuration Swedish Made Fighter Requires Minimal Personnel And Ground Support Equipment For Dispersed Operations Can Operate From Small Unprepared Roads It Also Equipped With Sophisticated Radar Sensors Weapons EarlierIaf ChiefT Gen Connor Anthony Canlas Sr Aid The Service 39s Mrf Project Has Been Approved By Former President Rodrigor Duterte Contract For May Be Signed This Year
PAF multi-role fighter project OK'd - Vimarsana News

PAF multi-role fighter project OK'd

Published: June 13, 2022

Philippine Air Force chief Lt. Gen. Connor Anthony Canlas (Screengrab from Laging Handa briefing) MANILA - Philippine Air Force (PAF) chief Lt. Gen. Connor Anthony Canlas on Monday said the service's multi-role fighter (MRF) project has been approved by President Rodrigo R. Duterte. "Ang MRF acquisition natin ay na-approve na ng ating Presidente subalit ang pagpili kung anu mismo ang model, type ay nasa pipeline pa kasi madaming pong proponents na nag-ooffer sa atin subalit dadaan po ito sa matinding screening process. So sa ngayon iyong na lang po ang pagkukulang (Our MRF acquisition...

Source: philippinetimes.com
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United StatesConnor Anthony CanlasRodrigor DutertePhilippine Air ForceLockheed MartinAir ForcePresident RodrigoHorizon TwoArmed ForcesPhilippines Modernization ProgramKorean Made MachPhilippine Air Force Chief Lt Gen Connor Anthony Canlas Screengrab From Laging Handa Briefing Manila Paf On Monday Said The Service 39s Multi Role Fighter Mrf Project Has Been Approved By President Rodrigor Duterte Quot Ang Acquisition Natin Ay Na Approve Ng Ating Presidente Subalit Pagpili Kung Anu Mismo ModelYpe Ay Nasa Pipeline Pa Kasi Madaming Pong Proponents Na Nag Ooffer Sa Atin Subalit Dadaan Po Ito Matinding Screening Process So Ngayon Iyong Lang Ang Pagkukulang Our Mrf Acquisition Project Has Already Been Approved By The President But Selection For Particular Fighter Model Or Type Are Still In Asa Lot Of Offering Us Their ProductsLl Of These Will Have To Undergoa Strict Screening Process For NowHat Is The Only Thing Lacking Uot He Said Ina Media Interview Canlas Added That The Contract For Mrf Project May Be Signed This Year United States Is Interested In Supplying Lockheed Martin 39s Latestf 16 While Sweden Offering Its Saab Jas 39 Quot Gripen Aircraft Choice Between Usf 16s And Of Pero Mga Gusto Pa Pong Sumali Subalit Wala Silang Proposal There Are Other Nations To Join But They Still Submit Or Forward Their So NgayonAlawa Pa Lang For NowE Only Have Two Proposals Uot He Added Canlas Said The Paf 39s Requirement For Its Mrf Project Stipulates That Offered Aircraft Must Be Quot Fourth Generation Or Higher Also Requires 12 Mrfs At Least Capable Of Patrolling Country Protected Waters And Airspace Swedish Made Gripen Isa Light Single Engine Speeds Up To Mach 2 0 It Is Armed Witha 20mm Automatic Cannon Carryinga Variety RocketsNd Surveillance Equipment MeanwhileHe Americanf 16s Hasa Top Speed Of Mach 2 0An Also Carry Assortment Of Bombs And Missiles SensorsNd Is Armed Witha 20mm Cannon The Mrf Part Of Horizon Two Forces Philippines Modernization Program Slated For 2018 To 2022Hich Aims To Acquire More Equipment For External Defense Any Aircraft That Will Be Selected Must Able Integrate With Existing Radar Systems Havea Range Of Around 250 Nautical Miles Once These Mrfs Are AcquiredThe Paf