Philippines adds speedy warship to maritime arsenal
- The Philippines took possession of the BRP Miguel Malvar warship on Tuesday.
- Months of confrontations with China in the South China Sea prompted the acquisition.
- This 3,200-ton warship is part of a two-ship deal with Hyundai Heavy Industries from 2021.
- Philippine Defence Chief Teodoro stated Miguel Malvar will deter threats and protect waters.
- The ship's arrival advances a self-reliant defense, amid rising tensions and deepening ally ties.
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Philippines takes possession of new corvette-class warship
(UPDATE) THE Philippines took possession of the first of two corvette-class warships with "advanced weapons and radar systems" on Tuesday as it faces growing pressure from Beijing in the disputed South China Sea. The arrival of the 3,200-ton BRP Miguel Malvar is part of a two-ship deal with South Korea's Hyundai Heavy Industries in 2021. Its sister ship, the BRP Diego Silang, was formally launched in Ulsan, South Korea, last month but has yet to…

Philippines adds speedy warship to maritime arsenal
MANILA: The Philippines took possession of the first of two corvette-class warships with "advanced weapons and radar systems" on Tuesday (Apr 8) as it faces growing pressure from Beijing in the
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