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Missile-frigate BRP Jose Rizal heralds PH Navy modernizationBy Priam Nepomuceno May 26, 2020, 10:48 amhttps://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1103918MANILA – The arrival of the prospective BRP Jose Rizal (FF-150) last May 23, the Philippine Navy's (PN) first missile-capable frigate, signals the start of the PN's modernization.PN flag-officer-in-command Vice Admiral Giovanni Carlo Bacordo made this remark when asked by the Philippine News Agency on the ship's arrival."This is the start of more modern platforms, weapons, and systems for the PN. The PN can now better perform its mandate of protecting our seas and our territory," he said in a message late Monday.The BRP Jose Rizal, and its sister ship BRP Antonio Luna (FF-151) which is slated for delivery late this year, is capable of conducting anti-air warfare, anti-surface warfare, anti-submarine warfare, and electronic warfare operations.Bacordo said the Technical Inspection and Acceptance Committee (TIAC), which is under the Defense Acquisition Office of the Department of National Defense, is scheduled to inspect the various ship's systems this week."The TIAC is expected to conduct their inspections this coming week," he added.Meanwhile, PN public affairs office chief, Lt. Commander Maria Christina Roxas, said all of the weapons systems of the ship, including the missiles and torpedo launchers, are already installed aboard.She added that the PN is now waiting for the delivery of these munitions which is scheduled sometime in 2021.BRP Jose Rizal was launched at the HHI shipyard in Ulsan, South Korea on May 23, 2019 while its sister-ship BRP Antonio Luna, was launched on November 8 of the same year.The contract for the two ships is placed at PHP16 billion with another PHP2 billion for weapon systems and munitions.A simple arrival and commissioning ceremony is poised to be conducted on June 19 coinciding with the birth anniversary of Dr. Jose Rizal, the ship’s namesake.BRP Jose Rizal has a maximum designed speed of 25 knots and a cruising speed of 15 knots and a range of 4,500 nautical miles.It was supposed to be delivered in the last week of April but was delayed due to travel restrictions in the wake of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic. (PNA)
PH Navy welcomes newest, first missile-capable frigatehttps://www.facebook.com/philippinenavy/posts/10157595967802956Subic, Zambales - The Philippine Navy officially welcomed at Alava Wharf here today, June 15 its newest and first missile-capable frigate contracted with South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI).The new ship, which will be christened Barko ng Republika ng Pilipinas (BRP) Jose Rizal (FF150), once it is commissioned to the service, was tendered a traditional arrival ceremony led by the commander of Philippine Fleet, Rear Adm. Loumer P. Bernabe, after its successful two-week quarantine period in adherence to strict health protocols against the COVID-19 pandemic.====
https://www.facebook.com/philippinenavy/photos/a.10150348212492956/10157668523997956/?type=3&theaterLive Streaming of the Hand-over, Christening & Commissioning Ceremony of BRP Jose Rizal (FF150) with the Commander In Chief, President Rodrigo Duterte and Secretary of National Defense Delfin Lorenzana today, July 10 at 3 o'clock in the afternoon at Alava Wharf, SBMA, Zambales.
https://www.facebook.com/philippinenavy/posts/10157670604917956PH Navy commissions first ever, purpose-built frigateSUBIC BAY, Zambales - The brand new, four-dimensional warfare-capable frigate contracted with South Korean shipbuilding company, Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI), has formally entered service with the Philippine Navy as BRP Jose Rizal (FF150) in a commissioning ceremony held at the Alava Wharf here today, July 10.Philippine President and AFP Commander In Chief, Rodrigo Duterte, virtually graced the ceremony with a video message as history unfolded for the PN which now has in its inventory a credible warship that is at par with other navies in the world. Others in attendance were the Secretary of National Defense, Delfin Lorenzana, AFP Chief of Staff Gen. Felimon Santos Jr., Navy Chief Vice Adm. Giovanni Carlo Bacordo, major service commanders and other top defense and military officials. Present also were South Korean Ambassador Han Dong-man, HHI representatives, Olongapo City Mayor Rolen Paulino and SBMA Chairperson Atty. Wilma Eisma.====
BRP Jose Rizal sails for Hawaii maritime exerciseBy Priam Nepomuceno July 29, 2020, 6:21 pmhttps://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1110511MANILA – The Philippine Navy (PN) on Wednesday formally deployed its first missile-frigate, BRP Jose Rizal (FF-150), for the two-week "Rim of the Pacific" (RIMPAC) naval exercises which will run from August 17 to 31 in Honolulu, Hawaii.In a statement, Navy public affairs office chief, Lt. Commander Maria Christina Roxas, said the send-off ceremony for the BRP Jose Rizal and its crew, the Naval Task Group (NTG) 80.5, took place at Alava Wharf in Subic Bay, Zambales.NTG 80.5 is commanded by Captain Jerry Garrido, Jr., the commanding officer of BRP Jose Rizal, and is complemented by surface, services, and support components.Also aboard was an AgustaWestland AW-109 "Power" naval helicopter.Before their departure, NTG 80.5 underwent rigorous health and safety protocols prior to boarding the participating PN vessel in order to ensure the safety of everyone amid the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic."Our participation in these exercise marks the beginning of a new era of naval operations as we build up our capabilities for modern warfare," said PN chief Vice Admiral Giovanni Carlo Bacordo, who served as presiding officer and keynote speaker for the send-off ceremony.BRP Jose Rizal is the PN's first warship in the inventory that is equipped with multi-dimensional warfare capabilities.Through this year's RIMPAC, the PN will be able to simulate and test the capabilities of this newly acquired platform and provide BRP Jose Rizal a venue to test the proficiency of Filipino naval personnel as they integrate into a wider range of operations.Bacordo also urged the contingent to seize the opportunity to hone their skills and talents as they conduct operations in a joint and combined environment and later share their experiences with their colleagues."This will boost your team training and increase your operational readiness. But all of you need to observe safety protocols. In these challenging times, it is imperative to work together, learn together and be safe together," he added.In light of safety protocols amid the Covid-19 pandemic, Roxas said exercises will be an at-sea event only."To ensure safety of all the contingents from different military forces, shore-based activities are minimized," she added.RIMPAC is a United States-led naval exercise hosted by the US Navy’s Pacific Fleet and held biennially.Described as the world’s premier and largest joint and combined naval exercise, RIMPAC is geared towards building trust and partnership with other navies, understanding the capabilities of other navies and enhancing inter-operability."The Navy’s participation in this exercise trumpets its commitment in promoting multi-lateral cooperation leading to the strengthening of relationship and cooperation among regional and extra-regional navies," Roxas said. (PNA)====
https://www.facebook.com/philippinenavy/posts/10157718498382956Navy's brand new frigate Jose Rizal departs for RIMPAC exercise in HawaiiNAVAL STATION JOSE ANDRADA, Manila-The Philippine Navy (PN) held a simple send-off ceremony at Alava Wharf, SBMA, Zambales on July 29, 2020 for its contingent that will participate in the world’s premier and largest joint and combined naval exercise dubbed as Rim of the Pacific Exercise 2020 (RIMPAC20) in Honolulu, Hawaii.The participating Naval Task Group (NTG) 80.5 is onboard the newly-commissioned BRP Jose Rizal (FF150) with an embarked AW109 naval helicopter. NTG 80.5 is led by FF150's commanding officer, Capt. Jerry Garrido Jr. as the concurrent contingent commander, and complemented by the surface, services and support components.Read more: https://navy.mil.ph/pn_web_news.php?news_id=2187====
https://www.facebook.com/philippinenavy/posts/10157731906442956Hawaii bound BRP Jose Rizal (FF150) arrives in GuamNaval Station Jose Andrada, Manila – The Philippine Navy (PN) warship, BRP Jose Rizal (FF150) with an embarked shipborne helicopter detachment made its stop over at the Naval Base Guam, USA on August 02, on their way to join the Rim of the Pacific Exercise 2020 (RIMPAC2020) in Honolulu, Hawaii.Said layover was intended for refueling, re-provisioning and other health and bio-safety protocols in order to check the wellbeing of the approximately 120 sailors and aviators amid the ongoing COVID-19 global pandemic. This serves also as the ship’s preparation on the upcoming naval exercise.=====
BRP Jose Rizal (FF150) departs in Guam bound for Hawaiihttps://www.facebook.com/philippinenavy/posts/10157737449662956Guam, USA – The Philippine Navy (PN) warship, BRP Jose Rizal (FF150) with an embarked shipborne helicopter detachment departed from Foxtrot 3 Wharf, Guam Commercial Port, APRA Harbor, Guam, USA on Aug. 05 bound for Honolulu, Hawaii, USA to participate in the world’s premier and largest joint and combined naval exercise the Rim of the Pacific Exercise 2020 (RIMPAC20).====
HENSOLDT UK delivers radar suite to the Philippine Navy Frigate BRP Jose RizalHENSOLDT UK has supplied a radar suite consisting of Kelvin Hughes Mk11 S and X Band radar systems to the Philippine Navy frigate BRP Jose Rizal, recently delivered by Hyundai Heavy Industries.https://www.hensoldt.net/news/hensoldt-uk-delivers-radar-suite-to-the-philippine-navy-frigate-brp-jose-rizal/Enfield, UK, 6th August 2020 – HENSOLDT UK has supplied a radar suite consisting of Kelvin Hughes Mk11 S and X Band radar systems to the Philippine Navy frigate BRP Jose Rizal, recently delivered by Hyundai Heavy Industries.The SharpEye Mk11 radars are approved by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and take advantage of the Kelvin Hughes’ advanced solid state SharpEye Doppler technology that brings full situational awareness to the users even in the most severe weather conditions.The solid-state SharpEye transceivers are located upmast in the carbon composite turning unit housing and bring additional benefits such as ease of installation and high reliability. The use of a direct drive motor system, rather than the traditional antenna rotator gearbox, reduces maintenance.This is one of the first complete HENSOLDT radar suites to be delivered and includes HENSOLDT’s TRS-3D, a three-dimensional multimode naval radar for air and sea surveillance. The TRS-3D includes a secondary radar MSSR 2000 I for Identification-friend-or-foe (IFF) as well as the SharpEye Mk11 radars.Adrian Pilbeam, Head of Sales at HENSOLDT UK, commented: “HENSOLDT UK is pleased to be part of the modernisation of the Philippine Navy. The supply radar sensor suite from HENSOLDT demonstrates the strength of the combined group in providing complete Naval radar solutions.”A sister ship, BRP Antonio Luna, is still under construction at Hyundai Heavy Industries and will be delivered later this year.About HENSOLDTHENSOLDT is a pioneer of technology and innovation in the field of defence and security electronics. Based in Taufkirchen near Munich, the company is a German Champion with strategic leadership positions in the field of sensor solutions for defence and non-defence applications. HENSOLDT develops new products to combat a wide range of threats based on innovative approaches to data management, robotics and cyber security. With approximately 5,500 employees, HENSOLDT generated revenues of 1.14 billion euros in 2019.www.uk.hensoldt.net
PH Navy frigate Jose Rizal now in Hawaii as RIMPAC 2020 nears kick-offhttps://www.facebook.com/philippinenavy/posts/10157764296742956NAVAL STATION JOSE ANDRADA, Manila– The Philippine Navy’s (PN) brand new and first missile-capable frigate, BRP Jose Rizal (FF150), with an embarked naval helicopter arrived in Joint Base Pearl Harbor-HICKAM, Hawaii, USA, today August 15 (Philippines time), to participate in the upcoming Rim of the Pacific Exercise 2020 (RIMPAC20) to be conducted from August 17 to 31.While entering Pearl Harbor, the crew of FF150 conducted manning the rail and further rendered salute to USS Missouri and USS Arizona in honor of the fallen heroes during World War II.
https://www.facebook.com/adrothph/posts/1576233532557894Medical team led by LTC Rachelle Judilla work with the ship's crew of FF150 and Agusta Westland 109, during the air evacuation drill to test the preparedness of the PN contingent in any emergency situation.The team conducted loading and offloading of simulated evacuation patients from FF150 to AW109.This is part of the preparation of the Navy contingent as RIMPAC 2020 is about to kick off in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Rim of the Pacific Exercise 2020 commenceshttps://www.facebook.com/groups/rpdefense/permalink/3186471258105366/
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