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Upgrades on Philippine Navy frigates completed
Herma Shipyard Inc. has announced the completion of the drydocking and upgrading of the Philippine Navy's BRP Gregorio Del Pilar (PS-15).
The offshore patrol vessel was officially handed over to its commanding officer, Commander Philip Plaza, at the Herma Shipyard facility in Bataan.
This upgrade project, a collaboration with South Korea's Hanwha Systems Co., Ltd., specifically targeted the enhancement of the vessel's defense systems.
The completion signifies a series of upgrades for the entire BRP Gregorio Del Pilar-class frigates, which include PS-16 (BRP Ramon Alcaraz) and PS-17 (BRP Andres Bonifacio).
These 3,250-ton vessels, formerly US Coast Guard Hamilton-class cutters acquired between 2011 and 2016, form the core of the Philippine Navy's patrol operations.
Commander Plaza highlighted the successful outcome of the project as a demonstration of effective teamwork between the Philippine Navy, Herma Shipyard, and the Hanwha Group.
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