The Philippines is embarking on a 'Re-Horizon 3' military modernisation initiative, the final stage of a three-phase modernization initiative that started in 2013.
In early March 2024, the Philippine government announced its latest defence modernisation effort, which shifted its procurement strategy towards a more proactive approach to acquiring new and second-hand vessels.
With defence spending expected to rise to $6.2 billion by 2029, the Philippines is looking to boost its maritime and air defence capabilities to navigate regional complexities and protect its interests, according to Global Data.
Aligning to this military modernization, ELAC SONAR, together with our partner Hanwha Group, has successfully upgraded the three Del Pillar Class OPVs/Frigates with ELAC SONAR Hunter 2.0 Hull Mounted Sonar (HMS).
HUNTER 2.0 is a mid-frequency hull-mounted sonar providing active and passive surveillance, analysis and classification capabilities. The processing software uses an open architecture based DDS, which allows the addition of third party applications and hosting on alternative common processing platforms. Our hull-mounterd carries out anti-submarine warfare (ASW) in active and passive modes in shallow and deep waters for panoramic detection of submarines and other objects.
To learn more about the modernisation of the Philippine Navy, please visit AMI International's Country Overview: https://amiinter.com/wnpr/country/view-country.php?countryID=49
If you are looking for a hull-mounted sonar, you can find out more about Hunter 2.0 at: https://www.elac-sonar.de/sphere-by-elac/hunter
