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https://www.facebook.com/RimofthePacific/photos/a.3441050105919461/3453131808044624/PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 21, 2020) Republic of the Philippines Navy ship BRP Jose Rizal (FF 150) transits the Pacific Ocean during Rim of the Pacific 2020. Ten nations, 22 ships, 1 submarine, and more than 5,300 personnel are participating in Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) from August 17 to 31 at sea around the Hawaiian Islands. RIMPAC is a biennial exercise designed to foster and sustain cooperative relationships, critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. The exercise is a unique training platform designed to enhance interoperability and strategic maritime partnerships. RIMPAC 2020 is the 27th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Devin M. Langer)
https://www.dvidshub.net/image/6323637/rimpac-2020200820-N-TT059-2393 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 20, 2020) Republic of the Philippines Navy ship BRP Jose Rizal (FF 150) participates in a tactical maneuvering drill with U.S. Coast Gaurd ship USCGC Munro (WMSL 755) and U.S. Navy guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Erie (CG 70) during exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2020. Ten nations, 22 ships, one submarine, and more than 5,300 personnel are participating in Exercise RIMPAC from August 17 to 31 at sea around the Hawaiin islands. RIMPAC is a biennial exercise designed to foster and sustain cooperative relationships, critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. The exercise is a unique training platform designed to enhance interoperability and strategic maritime partnerships. RIMPAC 2020 is the 27th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Lily Gebauer)
08.18.2020Photo by Lt.Cmdr. Tony Wright Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleethttps://www.dvidshub.net/image/6324677/rimpac-2020200818-N-NO842-8004 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 18, 2020) Republic of the Philippines Navy ship BRP Jose Rizal (FF 150) conducts flight operations during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2020.
08.21.2020Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Rawad Madanat Commander, U.S. 3rd FleetPACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 21, 2020) Republic of the Philippines Navy ship BRP Jose Rizal (FF 150) steams in a multinational formation during a photo exercise off the coast of Hawaii during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise.https://www.dvidshub.net/image/6324303/rimpac-2020-brp-jose-rizal
08.20.2020Photo by Lt.Cmdr. Tony Wright Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleethttps://www.dvidshub.net/image/6324676/rimpac-2020-brp-jose-rizal200820-N-NO842-8003 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 20, 2020) Republic of the Philippines Navy ship BRP Jose Rizal (FF 150) conducts flight operations during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2020. Ten nations, 22 ships, one submarine, and more than 5,300 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from August 17 to 31 at sea around the Hawaiian Islands.
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https://www.facebook.com/philippinenavy/posts/10157920942847956The Philippine Navy (PN) held a tour of the brand new frigate BRP Jose Rizal with the members of the Defense Press Corps (DPC) followed by a press conference with the Navy chief and other PN senior officers earlier today, October 19.This event aimed to showcase to the public, through the press, the aesthetics and advanced capabilities of FF150 that serves as a tangible manifestation of the PN's steady transformation and modernization to better serve the Filipino people.To strictly observe health and safety protocols amid the ongoing pandemic, only select DPC members were allowed to board and tour the ship, while others participated in the press briefing virtually via Zoom application.This hybrid of virtual and physical event also aimed to reaffirm PN's partnership with the DPC who have been instrumental on the Navy's efforts of building and promoting a reputation worthy of trust and confidence.(Photos by: S2PH Joseph C Angue PN and S2PH Richard Deguilo PN/NPAO)=====
The Armed Forces of the Philippines concluded day one of its Joint Inter-Operability Exercises under the ongoing AFP Joint Exercise DAGIT-PA on Sunday, November 29, 2020 at Zambales.https://twitter.com/ajexjib/status/1333227000505401344
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Delivery of primary weapons for Navy frigates set for 2021, 2022By Priam Nepomuceno December 30, 2020, 9:23 amhttps://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1125958MANILA – The Philippine Navy (PN) said Wednesday the surface-to-air and surface-to-surface missiles of BRP Jose Rizal (FF-150) and BRP Antonio Luna (FF-151) are scheduled for delivery in October next year and the first quarter of 2022, respectively. "(Deliveries for) the surface-to-air missile is (on) October 2021 and March 2022 for the surface-to-surface missile," Navy public affairs office chief, Lt. Commander Maria Christina Roxas, said in a message to the Philippine News Agency (PNA) when sought for updates on the acquisition of primary weapons of the two guided-missile frigates.Roxas said the surface-to-surface missile project is under "Frigate Acquisition Lot 2A" and that South Korean defense manufacturer LIG Nex 1 would deliver C-Star missiles. The C-Star is described as a "sea-skimming surface-to-surface anti-ship cruise missile".Meanwhile, the surface-to-air missile project is under "Frigate Acquisition Lot 2B" and was awarded to MBDA, France, which would deliver a quantity of Mistral 3 anti-aircraft missiles.The BRP Jose Rizal and BRP Antonio Luna are modern warships capable of surface, sub-surface, air, and electronic warfare using state-of-the-art electronic sensors, long-range missiles, acoustic guided torpedoes, and an embarked anti-submarine helicopter.The BRP Jose Rizal was delivered to the Philippines in May and commissioned last July, while the BRP Antonio Luna is expected to be delivered to the PN by February next year.The contract for the two ships was placed at PHP16 billion with another PHP2 billion for weapon systems and munitions. (PNA)
https://www.facebook.com/100439478668517/posts/250456120333518/In line with the objective of #PAGBUBUKLOD2021 Exercise to formulate and assess Surface Action Group Proficiency in conducting naval operations, Brp Jose Rizal FF150, together with the Navy's Islander Aircraft and AW109 Helicopter, execute simulated scenarios for Anti-Ship Missile Defense Maneuver, Air Craft Control Vectoring, Over The Horizon Targeting, and Air Defense Exercise.The highlight of the scenario is the simulated engagement using Surface-to-Surface Missile and Surface-to-Air Missile, 76MM Super Rapid Gun, 30MM Stabilized Gun and Decoy Launch System.=====
https://www.facebook.com/philippinenavy/posts/10158696007622956Philippine Navy frigate BRP Jose Rizal (FF150) conducts operational level training for Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM), Fire Control Radar (FCR), and 76mm Super Rapid Multi-Feeding Gun from their respective Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM).FF150 is also continuing the Combat Information Centre Personnel Qualification Standard (CICPQS) Course, a pilot program for CIC and Weapons Personnel to enhance their warfare knowledge and expertise.====
https://www.facebook.com/JMSDF.PAO.ENG/posts/303472481930499JS SUZUTSUKI conducted Maritime Cooperative Activities with Philippine Navy frigate BRP JOSE RIZAL off the coast of Subic to realize a #FreeandopenIndoPacific. The JMSDF promote mutual understanding with the Philippine Navy.
PMA “Bagsik-Diwa” Class of 2022 Midshipman training at BRP Jose Rizalhttps://www.facebook.com/ThePhilippineFleet/posts/391758946289771Fifty-six (56) PMA Navy midshipmen had their Shipboard Tour aboard BRP Jose Rizal. Together with their training staff, they were introduced to the life aboardship on the first missile frigate and flagship of the Philippine Navy.
MANILA – The Philippine Navy (PN)'s first missile frigate, BRP Jose Rizal (FF-150), is now qualified to land and receive on its flight deck the AgustaWestland AW-159 "Wildcat" helicopter, which is the ship's partner in locating and hunting down hostile submarines."Traversing the path of fleet interoperability, Team FF-150 held deck landing qualification (DLQ) together with the ASW (anti-submarine warfare) 'Wildcat' Helicopter AW-159 (NH-441) last 09 August 2022," the ship said on its Facebook page Thursday night.The DLQ is a part of a series of flight deck operations to further test and improve existing procedures, check connectivity, system integration, and leveling of officers, pilots, sailors, and aircrew on flight operations.Before the actual deck landing, the ship's crew and flight crew of the anti-submarine helicopter squadron had a series of lectures and workshops to ensure the preparedness and safety of personnel and flight deck equipment."This activity marks the beginning of warfare interoperability operations between our air and surface assets which compliments the detection and engagement capability of both units," it added. The activity concluded safely with no casualties and any faults from both platforms."As our Navy gears towards development and modernization, we ensure that our personnel (are) aligned with this innovation to sustain and adapt to the fast and growing naval warfare technology and optimize our assets to their full capability," it added.
Philippine Navy’s First Missile-Capable Frigate Docks Cebu Porthttps://www.facebook.com/navforcentral/posts/pfbid0QdQAKCV1e18ykFx2BURHLKHwgJtXHvcMbPv6FNjut2evqGUvK3TrqRUNSC5CqGNGlHeadquarters, Naval Forces Central (HNFC), Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, October 13, 2022 – The Philippine Navy ship BRP Jose Rizal (FF150) arrived at Cebu City on October 10, 2022. BRP Jose Rizal, one of the two Jose Rizal class frigates in the Philippine Navy inventory, is temporary deployed at NFC area of operation in line with the conduct of Maritime Training Activity (MTA) SAMASAMA-LUMBAS 2022, a first joint multilateral maritime exercise conducted in the Philippines, specifically in Region 7. The said exercise will be participated by the Philippine Navy, United States Navy, Royal Australian Navy, British Navy, and French Navy from 11 to 18 October 2022 at the Visayas region. Other officers from Canadian Navy, Malaysian Navy, Brunei Navy are also attending the exercise as observers.
