23 Juli 2018
Philippine Navy activities for the acceptance and testing of Israeli Typhoon Missile Launch System-ER installed on Multi-purpose Assault Craft (MPAC)s BA-488, BA-489, and BA-491 were set to new dates and location, as per Notice to Mariners released by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG).
style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Israeli Rafael Advanced Defense Systems supplied the Typhoon Missile Launch System-ER which includes Spike-ER missiles, launchers, an Electro Optical director and a fire control system.
In previous Notice to Mariners Number 162-2018 — July 17, 18 and 24, 25 were set for Sea Acceptance Test (SAT), while July 16 was set for live fire demonstration.
In latest Notice to Mariners Number 172-2018, the Philippine Navy will have July 25, 26 as primary dates with August 1, 2 as alternate; August 3-6, and 7 for rehearsal; and August 9 for the live fire demonstration.
The location was changed from 7.9 nautical miles southwest of Corregidor Island to 2 nautical miles northwest off Carabao Island in Ternate, Cavite.
President Rodrigo Duterte is expected to attend the August 9 live fire demo.
(Mintfo)
In previous Notice to Mariners Number 162-2018 — July 17, 18 and 24, 25 were set for Sea Acceptance Test (SAT), while July 16 was set for live fire demonstration.
In latest Notice to Mariners Number 172-2018, the Philippine Navy will have July 25, 26 as primary dates with August 1, 2 as alternate; August 3-6, and 7 for rehearsal; and August 9 for the live fire demonstration.
The location was changed from 7.9 nautical miles southwest of Corregidor Island to 2 nautical miles northwest off Carabao Island in Ternate, Cavite.
President Rodrigo Duterte is expected to attend the August 9 live fire demo.
(Mintfo)
