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AFP welcomes PH Navy’s newest warship, BRP Diego Silang
The Philippine Navy welcomed its newest guided missile frigate, the BRP Diego Silang (FFG-07), at the Naval Operating Base in Subic, Zambales.
AFP Chief of Staff General Romeo Brawner Jr. highlighted the frigate's arrival as a symbol of the nation's resolve to defend its territory and safeguard its people's interests.
He emphasized that the new warship signifies a crucial step in the military's ongoing modernization efforts and strengthens the Philippine Navy's maritime defense posture.
The BRP Diego Silang is the second Miguel Malvar-class guided missile frigate built by South Korea's HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, with the first, BRP Miguel Malvar, delivered in April and commissioned in May.
Frigates are recognized for their versatile capabilities, allowing them to perform multiple roles including anti-surface, anti-air, and anti-submarine warfare.
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