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Philippine Navy Secures $27.7M Deal for Combat Systems

1/2/2026

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Hanwha Systems won a $27.7 million contract to supply combat management systems and tactical data links for two Philippine Navy frigates.
The systems will integrate the ships' sensors, weapons, and communications for the Philippines' complex maritime environment.
The contract marks the fifth acquisition of such systems from Hanwha since 2017, underscoring growing reliance on South Korean defense technology.

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Hanwha Systems won a $27.7 million contract to supply combat management systems and tactical data links for two Philippine Navy frigates.
The systems will integrate the ships' sensors, weapons, and communications for the Philippines' complex maritime environment.
The contract marks the fifth acquisition of such systems from Hanwha since 2017, underscoring growing reliance on South Korean defense technology.