MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Navy’s first missile-capable frigate, the future BRP Jose Rizal (FF-150), is moving closer to join the naval fleet. The Department of National Defense and Armed Forces of the Philippines are aiming that its various platforms would be set up with TDL 16. Hanwha Systems previously committed itself to developing the TDL 16 compatibility by 2019. A senior officer privy to the frigate acquisition project said the BRP Jose Rizal should be compatible with TDL 16 during the next round of sea acceptance tests in February. “HHI and Hanwha are confident that they can prove compatibility (with TDL 16) during sea trials in February,” he said.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer January 19, 2020 07:52 UTC