AFP Self Reliant Defense Posture, Revival?

any updates on this thread?
or are we stuck on MOU?

Here are some locally made hardware that just sputtered due to lack of funds or government support. The idea and human resources are here but needs a lot of government and financial support to jump start of the Philippine Dream of self reliance:

The Hari-Digma APC was a project of the AFP Logistics Command to create a locally-manufactured version of the V-150 APC. LogCom developed two, local prototype, which has a US-made engine and locally manufactured components, cost per unit was P3-M as to the V-150's P9-M price tag. The project was abandoned after the Philippine Army decided to order GKN Sankey's Simba ACV.


The Kalakian (Water Buffalo) is a locally built wheeled APC which was designed as a larger, improved, local version of GKN's Simba APC. It can mount a larger turret and a heavier weapons system, the design was conceived to reflect the experience of using the Simba in actual combat operations, including having two side doors instaed of the Simba's single one. Apparently the PA ordered 20 units, the status currently which is unknown.



The PMC has produced a local version of the HMMWV and called it the Marine Multi-purpose Vehicle (MMPV). Sources say that it is a heavily modified Mitsubishi Pajero (Montero in US), powered by the Mitsubishi 2.8 L SOHC turbodiesel rated at 92 kW (123 hp/125 PS), transmission, chassis, and 4WD, with an electronic transfer shift that could split power between both axles without the need to stop the vehicle. It cost much less than US-made Humvees, about P310,000 bare, with an additional P35,000 for military equipment and modifications. The Marines have been testing the prototype with a M-40-A1 106 mm recoilless rifle that was taken from Marine soon-to-be decomissioned M-151 jeeps. While the Philippine Navy is negotiating for US-made Humvees including several variants, the Marines will make do with these local version. The prototype is currently undergoing rigorous test to prove its reliability.

Built during the Marcos Administration by the Philippine Army Research and Development Center (PARDC) to augment the existing M-151 "Mutt" and "Kennedy" jeeps. Still in service up to now. Some units are armed usually with machine-gun(s).



Military mobility project involving RDC, Delta Motors Corp., and in a joint-venture agreement with Toyota of Japan, produced the Mini-Cruiser, ¼-ton, all terrain light vehicle most suited for AFP ground forces which provided a worthy substitute for the M-151.

The Mk. 40 Sumpak was an experimental trailer mounted modular MRL system initially developed by the PAF SDRDG in 1981. Reconfigured as a jeep-mounted version, which greatly enhanced its mobility and stability, it was intended for various applications such as point defense and shore-to-ship implacement, firing standard 70 mm HEAT, FFAR. Status is currently unknown.


Designed and manufactured locally by the Philippine Army. It is an experimental six-barelled launch system, which can be mounted on trucks. SB 110 is the 110 mm version, there have been reports of a 90 mm and 180 mm versions

Initiated during the Marcos administration as Project: Santa Barbara by the PN under the Self-Reliant Development Program. Developed clandestinely as a point defense weapons, by National Science Development Board (NSDB), Universiity of the Philippines and German engineers, headed by Commo. Protacio in Sangley Point, Cavite, the project developed several experimental variants and was powered by a solid propellant, anhydrous hydrazine, the one used in the 7.2" hedgehogs anti-submarine depth charges aboard the PN's DE's. Prototypes were test fired in Fuga and Caraballo islands. The project was shelved in '80s. Status is currently unknown, most probably abandoned, with the stored propellants reportedly converted to cleaning agents by UP experts, which NAPOCOR bought and used for their boilers.


Designed and built by the PAF Self-Reliance Development Wing in 1975 from locally designed jigs and fixtures. It closely resembles the SIAI Marchetti SF.260MP trainer, but with modified wingtips and cockpit and the prototype was initially thought to be a modified SF.260MP. Comparison of data with those for the SF.260MP indicates a slight increase in wing span (though not in gross area), a lower empty weight, and (despite a similar powerplant and identical max T-O weight) a slightly reduced performance. First test flight was also in 1975. Status is currently unknown.



After an intensified and revitalized Self-reliance program in 1996 the XT-004 Project code-named "Layang" was developed by the PAF Research and Development Center in Villamor Airbase, Pasay City. It is a single-engine aircraft powered by a 350 shp Allison turbo-prop engine and is constructed from aluminum with a semi monocoque structure. According the PAFRDC, the aircraft jigs and fixtures have already been built since 1985, but lack of funds hindered the completion of the project. Status is currently unknown, probably shelved pending further funding

A modified version of the Temco TT-1 Pinto jet trainer, originally powered by a Turbomeca Marbore J69 turbojet and first flew in March 1956. American Jet Industries (AJI), modified the aircraft for Light Strike by changing the powerplant with the General Electric CJ610-4 turbojet engine and extending the fuselage by 2 meters. Wingtip fuel tanks were added as well as provision for six underwing hardpoints and was renamed Super Pinto. The prototype first flew in June 1968. The PAF bought the rights for the work drawings, design and production of the aircraft from AJI in 1978 and had plans for the commercial production of the aircraft and had it renamed Cali. After the Marcos administration collapsed the project was shelved. Status is currently unknown.



Acquired by the PAF in 1976 from the US (probably the AJI Cali), the PAFRDC's revised project designed the aircraft from scratch using a pure jet powerplant, other changes made was the replacement for the single canopy into a two-piece canopy, changes in engine mount, intake and cover. The designs are kept by the PAFRDC in microfilm, pending funding for further research. Status is currently unknown.


One of the PAF RDC's projects which intended to build a workhorse utility aircraft. The aircraft has design similarities with the N-22 Nomad transport aircraft, was in its preliminary design stages when it was shut down. Status is currently unknown, most probably abandoned.

Developed by the PAFRDC at Villamor Airbase in Pasay city, together with FIC and PEFTOK Investment Development Corp. The AFM-M3 CBU consist of six standard 81 mm morta shells and is equipped with locally manufactured M-651 aerial fuzes. It is held together by an all-metal clustering device consisting of a carbonized 1015 carbon-steel gauge #20 shell strap and a standard 14 inch 1020 carbon-steel suspension lug. It can be mounted on a standard MA-4A bomb rack, which can be mounted on all aircraft and helicopters. The CBU is intended effective for are saturation bombing involving fleeing targets for COIN operations. Currently still in use.

Developed by the PAFRDC at Villamor Airbase in Pasay city, together with Elitool Incorporated (Philippines). The External Mounting Assembly is specifically designed for the Bell 205/UH-1H, to give it a forward-fring capability consisting of various weapon systems. The UH-1H equipped with EMAs now have access to four hardpoints with standard MA-4A bomb racks, which can be fitted with a maximum load of 500 kg (150 kg inboard and 110 kg outboard). It is controlled by a front panel installed fire control system, which has a provision for emergency jettison of mounted air munitions. The following combination can be used with the EMA (inboard/outboard): 12.7 mm HMG with 250 rds/ 7 x 70 mm rocket launcher; or 150 kg GPLDB/ 18 x 80 mm rocket launcher; or 6 x 81 mm rocket launcher/ 8 x 68 mm rocket launcher; or 7.60 mm LMG, with 500 rds/ 8 x 68 mm rocket launcher; or 12.7 mm HMG, with 250 rds/ AF-337K; or 12.7 mm HMG, with 250 rds/ AFM-M3 81 mm CBU.


Developed by the PAFRDC at Villamor Airbase in Pasay city, in cooperation with various local industries. The Gulok is a modular rocket launcher and heavy machine-gun combined and can be mounted in any aircraft with a standard 14 inch MA-4A bomb rack. It is electrically operated by a fire control system. The Gulok carries a 12.7 mm HMG and 4 x 70 mm folding fin aerial rockets (FFAR).


Watercraft

Temper-class LCM

Type: Landing Craft
Displacement, full load: 330 T
Dimensions: 23.46 m x 5.18 m x 2.74 m (77' x 17' x 9')
Main Machinery: 2 x Fuso 140 hp diesels or 3 x Isuzu 240 hp diesels
Speed: [Fuso diesel] 20 knts; [Isuzu] 30 knts
Range:
Complement:
Weapon Systems
Main gun: 1 x 12.7 mm HMG
Range: 1.80 km
Rate of fire: 450 rpm
Elevation:
Gunfire Control System: Manual
Rangefinder: Optical
Secondary gun: 1 x 7.62 mm LMG
Range: 1.10 km
Rate of fire: 100 rpm
Elevation:
Gunfire Control System: Manual
Rangefinder: Optical
Radars
Surface Search: Decca radar
Range:
Navigation: Decca radar
Sonar:
Builders: SRDP
Program: Developed in the late 80's through the Self-Reliance Development Program. Prototypes were tested with different engines. Status currently unknown, most probably abandoned.


Weapons System

Trident Strike HMG
Type: Automated HMG
Barrel length:
Bore diameter: 12.7 mm
Weight:
Range:
Rate of fire:
Elevation:
Muzzle velocity:
Ammunition:
Gunfire Control System:
Rangefinder: Electro-optical
Night gun sight:
Program: Developed jointly by the Navy Reserve Force Division and the Mapua Institute of Technology engineering students as an automated gunboat mounted machine-gun in 2006. The gun is fired remotely below deck by gunners. Prototype still currently undergoing testing.



Small Arms

Marine Scout Sniper Rifle/ Designated Marksman Rifle
Type: Sniper Rifle
Firearm action: Gas-operated, semi-automatic
Length: 107.32 cm (42.25"); [PN SWG model] 97.16 cm (38.25"); [NFWS] 80 cm (31.5")
Length of barrel: 60.96 cm (24"); [PN SWG model] 50.8 cm (20")
Weight: 4.55 kg (10 lb); [PN SWG model] 3.64 kg (8 lb)
Bore diameter: 5.56 mm (0.223")
Max range: 700 m (765.33 yd)
Max effective range: 600 m (656 yd)
Muzzle velocity:
Rate of fire:
Feed system: Detachable box magazine, 20 or 30 round capacity
Ammunition type: 5.56 x 45 mm NATO, 68 gr Hornady or BTHP Match or 73 gr TAP BTHP Match
Rangefinder: Bushnell 3-9 x 40 mm with Mil-dot reticle, mounted on DPMS Tri-mount on upper receiver. Rear part of carry handle is retained to reinforce the DPMS Tri-mount. Front sight post removed
Night gun sight:
Unit cost: [bare MSSR] P120,000; [bare NFWS] P40,000
Program: Developed in-house by N-6 out of need for a dedicated sniper rifle for the PMC MBLT-6 in 1996, the current model is a third generation sniper rifle derived from the M-16A1 5.56 mm rifle. The entire weapon system consists of the rifle, hard case, Otis cleaning kit, binocular and a variable 15-35 x spotting scope, with the itself rifle painted Marine paint schemes. The rifle uses PMC-manufactured match-grade 5.56 mm and 7.62 mm ammunition from Hornady reloaders acquired in 2005, which can produce 1,000 rounds a day. These rifles are used by the graduates of the PMC's gruelling Marine Scout Sniper Training School. The Navy Night Fighting Weapons System (NFWS) is also a derivative of the M-16A1 and produced in-house by the Navy research and development group, with an integral suppressor/silencer and uses a Litton Model M845 Mk.II Night Vision Sight or the Night Optics D-740/760 Advanced Night Vision Weapon Sight as night gunsights. The NFWS is slightly heavier than the MSSR.




Government Arsenal Special Assault Weapon-9 (SAW-9)
Type: Sub-machine-gun
Firearm action: Blowback, closed-bolt
Length: [overall] 65.5 cm (25.79"); [folded] 57.5 cm (22.64")
Length of barrel: 23.5 cm (9.25")
Weight: [with full magazine] 2.6 kg (5.72 lb)
Bore diameter: 9 mm x 19
Max range:
Max effective range:
Muzzle velocity: 400 m/sec (1,312 ft/sec)
Rate of fire: 850 rpm
Feed system: Magazine, 20 or 32 round capacity
Ammunition type:
Rangefinder:
Night gun sight:
Unit cost:
Program: The GA under the Self-reliant defense program is conducting test on prototypes of a
9 mm Special Assault Weapon. The current weapons being tested are fourth-generation prototypes and 10 units are currently being field tested by the AFP in 2005.

If any members of the PDFF are regulars , most especially in the top brass, in the AFP they should look into these and give the local manufacturing sectors a chance to prove their wares. A competent equipment or hardware cannot be done overnight. It takes time to perfect something. History tells us that some world powers that we know today have undergone the painstaking process of perfecting something. All the AFP and the Philippine government needs to do is give the local manufacturers a chance and pretty soon the country will have its own fleet of ships, planes, tanks, small arms and the good part is export them.

Good find Akimima

Its good to know that the Philippines is trying atleast to build up its defense industry even though they still seem to go for foreign-made over local stuff.

That said, I myself hope they redesign the Hari-Digma or the Kalakian and make a true Philippine war machine that will be the pride of the PA's armored assets.

two thumbs up for you akimima. nice find indeed. if only they give a small share of the afp modernization fund on these wonderful invention of ours, i believe we can go far.

talking about rockets. pls see the link below:

http://timawa.net/forum/index.php?topic=11.0

THE SELF-RELIANT DEFENSE POSTURE PROGRAM
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WITNESSING A REBIRTH

“We taught and we have learned our lessons well that we should never build our defenses on the shifting sands of mutual defense agreements, and it is time we build it on firmer foundations. For while we have faith in our allies, we should not be completely dependent upon them. For while we believe in their courage and their capability, they also have their own national interest that may sometime conflict with ours. For in matters of defense the guarantee of friends can be modified to suit their needs and interest, as the history of nations vividly show.”

These words of the late President Ferdinand E. Marcos, President of the Republic of the Philippines, laid the foundation of a vigorous attempt to develop a defense system of a self-respecting, independent nature, relying solely on the country’s capabilities and resources: The Self-Reliant Defense Posture Program (or SRDP) of the Republic of the Philippines.

I. A Brief History of the SRDP

The AFP Under the Care of Uncle Sam. In its early years after the enactment of Commonwealth Act Number 1 – the National Defense Act -- the Armed Forces of the Philippines received a good number of Defense Equipment from the United States under the RP-US Defense Assistance Agreement of 1947. The acquisition of these equipment was funded out of a US aid grant called the Foreign Military Funding (FMF) -- the fund used to name what otherwise would have been payment for the use of Philippine land to house bases. Acquisition of military hardware was sourced solely from the U.S. government through a system called the Foreign Military Sales (FMS). With these funds and systems in place, U.S. Defense Industries monopolized the inventory of the Armed Forces of the Philippines.

The Call for Self-Reliance. In the early 70’s, the escalation of the Muslim secessionist movement in Mindanao and the immediate need for military hardware came as a wake up call for the Philippine Government to provide its own Armed Forces with the necessary materiel to accomplish its mandate of upholding the sovereignty of the state and protecting the national territory.

The Birth of the SRDP Program. In 1974, the Self-Reliant Defense Posture (SRDP) Program was conceptualized and implemented through the enactment of Presidential Decree 415, otherwise known as the SRDP law. The program envisioned the attainment of local production capability for war materiel while conserving foreign exchange and, in the process, spur industrial and economic growth. The underlying concept of the program was the development of a local defense industry that can support the materiel requirements of the AFP.

The underlying concept was to produce locally, when feasible, materiel for our defense forces through partnership between the military and civilian establishments, while importing those that cannot be locally produced with the ultimate objective of acquiring the technology for the production of these materiel. Paramount to this objective is the primordial role of the military and government agencies of providing technical and financial assistance to civilian defense manufacturers. To effectively implement the program, the Joint Staff for Materiel Development and its implementing arm, the Research and Development Center, were established. Project managers were also designated to manage the various projects. A memorandum of agreement between the Department of National Defense and the Department of Science and Technology provided the network for the support of the program, which also included the Department of Trade and Industry and the Department of Finance.

To pump-prime the Defense Industry, an annual appropriation of at least 100 Million Pesos was legislated. This provided the needed financial support to fund research and development projects, which were done in cooperation with industry. Tax holidays and other investment incentives were also afforded to those undertaking production of defense materiel. With the entire support infrastructure in place, there were bright prospects for the birth of several industries.

II. The Rise and Decline of the Defense Industry

Success Stories. The early years of the program ushered in several success stories in the AFP’s drive to provide a medium for the development of the industry while meeting its basic requirements for materiel. Notable among the industries developed in line with the SRDP Program were:

(a) the military vehicle industry where the Delta Motors Corporation, in a joint venture agreement with Toyota of Japan, produced the Mini-Cruiser, a ¼-Ton all-terrain light vehicle most suited for AFP ground forces which provided a worthy substitute for the M151 (Kennedy vehicle);

(b) the communications industry, specifically with the establishment of Veterans Electronics (VETRONIX) – under joint venture partnerships with several communications industries of UK and the US -- manufacture UHF and VHF radios for the operating troops;

© the firearms and ammunitions industries with ELITOOL, ARMSCOR, CRESER to name a few, designed and manufactured rifles, pistols, small arms ammunition, and fuses for mortar and other ammunition with export markets all over the world; and,

(d) the textile industry which now supplies close to 100 percent of the AFP’s clothing requirements like the Office and Fatigue uniforms, shoes, and other individual equipment.

There were a total of 15 corporations registered as members of the Philippine Defense Industries. These companies were producing materiel for the Armed Forces of the Philippines, from Combat Rations to Track Assemblies, and from small arms ammunition, radio sets, to Assault Rifles.

III. AN ANALYSIS OF THE CAUSES OF DECLINE

After more than two decades and a little over four billion pesos spent for various SRDP Projects, the program, apparently, failed to achieve its main objective. Several industries that were already established were not sustained.

Problems with Sustaining Demand for Industry. The decrease in the Annual Appropriations for Capital Equipment and the continuing depreciation of the Philippine Peso forced the AFP to rely heavily on the items that were made available via the US Foreign Military Sales. Therefore, several multi-year manufacturing supply contracts were not renewed to replace existing inventory, which were approaching the disposal stage. As a result, fledgling industries found it difficult to sustain production due to the pressures of economics of scale. The very first activities that faced attrition were the Research and Development Activities. This gave rise to problems of obsolescence and therefore reduction in demand.

Declining Government Support. Some studies conducted about the program attribute this failure to the lack of clear strategic direction, and to either excessive political intervention or lack of support from the national leadership. There was also a decline in the appropriations for the SRDP Program towards the middle of the 1990’s(Figure 1).



Figure 1. Annual SRDP Appropriations


Additionally, the office in the AFP primarily tasked to manage and implement the program, the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Materiel Development, J9, was deactivated in 1999, relegating its main function to a division of the Office of Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics, J4.

Lack of Upstream Industries. Although manufacturing and assembly plants were growing at an enormous rate, the technology of upstream industries were not able to cope with the demands for specialized materials such us high-grade metal alloys and rubber, to name a few. Thus the local defense industries were hostage to the prices of raw materials in the global market despite the abundance of ores and other natural resources in the country.

The Lack of an Explicit Self-Reliant Defense Posture Program. Although the SRDP Law contained the underlying objectives and basic principles of the SRDP program; and the Department of National Defense Circular 24 prescribed policies, organization and procedures in the management of SRDP Projects, there is a perceived lack of an explicit program that defines priority areas for development and the manner by which these areas are to be addressed. There is also a gap between the development stage and the independence stage of the industry where fledgling companies are weaned from government subsidy so that they can evolve into a globally competitive entity. Corollary to this is the lack of an effective monitoring system on the part on the management of the program.

IV. PROSPECTS FOR THE SRDP PROGRAM

The Weaning Years for the AFP. The pullout of the U.S. Bases in 1992 and the subsequent withdrawal of Foreign Military Funding (FMF), which the AFP heavily relied on for capital equipment and maintenance support, resulted to the continuing decline of the operational readiness status of its inventory, and consequently its operational readiness. With the FMF funds for FMS items ebbing, there was a popular clamor to fund a modest modernization program for the Armed Forces of the Philippines. Thus, in February 23, 1995, Republic Act 7898, otherwise known as the AFP Modernization Act, was enacted, declaring as a state policy to modernize the AFP to a level where it can effectively and fully perform its constitutional mandate of protecting the people, upholding the sovereignty, and preserving the patrimony of the republic. The total cost of the modernization programmed was 331 Billion Pesos spread over a period of fifteen years.

The AFP Modernization Program -- A Boost to the SRDP. With the implementation of the AFP Modernization Program, new demand is created for existing industries. This has also raised the prospect of a rebirth of old industries, or the creation of new ones.

Article 3.6 of the Modernization Act explicitly declares, “A self-reliance policy shall as much as possible, be pursued in materiel and technology development for the country’s defense requirements in order to reduce dependence on foreign sources and at the same time boost the local defense industry.” Furthermore, the same article stresses that, “The acquisition of major equipment and weapons systems, shall, wherever feasible, provide arrangement for the production of lead items by the foreign manufacturer in the country of origin, and the subsequent production in country (Philippines) of the rest of the series under such schemes as transfer of technology; joint venture, or co-production.”

To add teeth to this declaration, the Republic Act 7917, amending Republic Act 7227, otherwise known as the Bases Conversion Act, allocates 35 percent of the proceeds of the sale of Military Camps, Bases, and other Real Estate Properties “to primarily finance the self-reliance and modernization programs of the AFP, . . . . and the modernization of the government arsenal.”

V. DND-AFP INITIATIVES FOR SRDP

Pump-priming the Defense Industry. Recognizing the need to revitalize the SRDP Program and the opportunity that the AFP Modernization Program offers, the Department of National Defense has declared as one of its major thrusts for the next 5-10 years, the pump-priming of the Philippine Defense Industry, in cooperation with local and foreign industry partners. Further realizing that a sustained AFP Modernization Program is hinged on a robust SRDP Program and a responsive local defense industry, the Department reactivated the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Capability, Materiel, and Technology Development, J9 as one of the members of the Joint Staff of the AFP. The objective was to integrate and consolidate the strategic efforts towards modernizing the AFP and at attaining a Self-Reliant Defense Posture.

Re-directing Strategies. In as much as the successful implementation of the SRDP Program is essential to the sustainability of the AFP Modernization Program, the DND-AFP has embarked on a study for a comprehensive assessment of SRDP Program and the strategic environment in which it operates. Benchmarking studies were also being conducted to identify areas where the Philippine Industries can focus to address niches in the regional market. This provided the basis for the 20-year SRDP Strategic Plan published in June of last year.

Organizational Audit. An audit of the Research and Development Centers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines reveal that these units tasked to manage SRDP Projects had strong Organizational Motivation due to a strong and clear internal leadership structure that was able to provide a clear strategic path; however, lack of strategic guidance from higher echelons and the bureaucracy weaken the R&D Capability of the AFP. Limited funding continued to plague the RDCs resulting in inadequate infrastructure and technological resources for it to effectively undertake significant Research and Development activities. In the light of these concerns, the RDCs failed to strengthen their linkages with other R&D organizations, thereby negating opportunities for collaborative R&D efforts for defense.

Defense Industry Assessment. Several assessments of the SRDP Program and its impact on the defense industry show that the defense industry that was developed two decades ago retained a considerable portion of its capabilities. However, progress in terms of materiel and manufacturing technology was rather slow. A study conducted by Col Sylim categorizes the Philippine Defense Industry as belonging to the Second Tier of the Supply Chain Pyramid. (Figure 2)

FIGURE V-1. The Supply Chain Pyramid




The 20-Year SRDP Strategic Plan. The studies conducted by the AFP to assess the strategic environment of the SRDP program led to the formulation of a 20-year SRDP Strategic Plan, with the vision of attaining a “Self-Reliant Defense Posture through a Local Defense Industrial Base that is sustainable, competitive, and responsive to the defense needs of the country”, and a mission of “Orchestrating the development of the Local Defense Industrial Base that can provide and sustain the materiel and technology requirements of the AFP.”

The accomplishment of the mission and the attainment of this vision is hinged on key concepts which, we believe, will be the foundation of our efforts to revitalize the SRDP Program. A centralized management structure has been identified as a viable structure in the management of R&D and production, which is capital intensive, has long-gestation and is high-risk in nature. Collaboration and Partnership has been identified as a catalyst for effective R&D by increasing the level of participation of the private sector in the local defense industry. A major trend in the global defense industry is the consolidation and focus of resources and R&D efforts. This is in response to the declining operating profitability of the industry due to reduced defense spending, increases in capital investment required, and heightened competition. Core Technology Development is one concept recognizing that resource constraints dictate that technology development shall be focused on core technology areas that will provide significant impact on defense operations. Lastly, the concept of Consistency and Predictability in the management systems and policies of the SRDP program will stabilize the business environment in the local defense industry and encourage more defense investors.

Following these strategic concepts, a comprehensive effort to orchestrate the development of the Defense Industries requires the accomplishment of certain strategic goals. First, is an Effective, Efficient, and responsive SRDP Program Management Structure through organizational reengineering and networking. Second, is a Positive Environment for the Development of the Local Defense Industrial Base. This will require collaboration and partnership with the defense industry, policy interventions, the formulation of clear and consistent policies, and strong public support. Third, is the Capability to Address the Materiel and Technology Requirements of the AFP by focusing on critical capability areas to optimize meager resources, and by developing local service and production capabilities in these critical areas. Fourth is the Enhanced Defense Technology for R&D and Production, by implementing defense technology acquisition programs, and undertaking collaborative R&D with public and private entities. Fifth, is the acquisition and mobilization of Adequate Resources to Support the SRDP Program.

VI. CONCLUSION

Developments in the domestic and regional environments call efforts for the promotion of research, development, and innovation for the benefit of national wealth and self-sufficiency. However, in our efforts to attain this objective, domestic as well as regional players, should not venture on competition, but rather, on the establishment of ecosystems that will create demand, foster cooperative undertakings for products and services, enhance core competencies in the business as well as public sectors, improve the quality of products and services, and ultimately benefit the components of the ecosystem. This is the essence of the new direction of the SRDP Program. We now realize that not only new strategic directions are necessary, but equally important is strategic thinking where we will be able to continually re-invent ourselves and our environment.

The AFP SRDP has been afforded a new lease at its own survival with the advent of the AFP Modernization Program. The DND-AFP is confident that we will be able to provide the proper foundation for its rebirth and sustainment.

10 months already passed hope its not another "Ningas Kugon"plan. Any updates???

other than Steelcraft, w\what other local industries are involved with the SRDP?

The Marines have this already.

It's their standard sniper rifle for the Marine Scout Sniper teams.

flipzi, i think the PMX MSSR is different from that one