HD HHI Launches Philippine Navy OPV ‘BRP Rajah Sulayman’

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries has actually introduced the very first of 6 OPVs gotten by the Philippines in 2022. Called Rajah Sulayman after a nationwide hero, the vessel will certainly be provided in March 2026, with the continuing to be ships provided by 2028.

HD HHI News release converted by Naval Information

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries has actually efficiently introduced the very first of 6 overseas patrol vessels (OPVs) gotten by the Philippine Navy, an essential companion in South Korea’s “K-Defense” maritime technique.

On Wednesday (June 11th), the business introduced that it held a releasing event at its Ulsan head office for the 2,400-ton lead ship of the course, the BRP Rajah Sulayman This notes the 2nd establishing event for a Philippine Navy vessel this year, complying with the launch of the 2nd corvette, BRP Diego Silang, in March.

The occasion was participated in by about 70 authorities from both nations, consisting of Philippine Army Principal of Personnel, General Romeo S. Brawner, Philippine Ambassador to Korea, Maria Theresa B. Dizon-De Vega, Vice Leader of Philippine Navy, Brigadier General Edwin E. Amadar, and Aide Assistant of the Division of National Protection, Augusto V. Gaite, in addition to HD Hyundai Heavy Industries’ Head of Naval & Unique Ship Service System (NSSBU), Dr.Won-ho Joo.

BRP Rajah Sulayman is an advanced overseas patrol vessel, gauging 94 meters in size and 14 meters in size. It has a travelling rate of 15 knots (around 28 km/h) and a functional variety of 5,500 maritime miles (regarding 10,186 kilometres). The ship is geared up with a 76mm major weapon, a 30mm additional weapon, a decoy introducing system, search radar, and electro-optical radar.

The vessel is called after Rajah Sulayman, a Filipino hero that safeguarded Manila versus international intruders in the 16th century.

Complying with sea tests and last outfitting, the Rajah Sulayman is arranged to be provided to the Philippine Navy in March following year. HD Hyundai Heavy Industries intends to finish and provide the continuing to be 5 vessels by 2028.

Formerly, as component of its marine innovation and pressure improvement program, the Philippine federal government positioned orders with HD Hyundai Heavy Industries for an overall of 10 vessels: 2 frigates in 2016, 2 corvettes in 2021, and 6 overseas patrol vessels (OPVs) in 2022.

We delight in to have actually efficiently introduced the very first of the 6 OPVs gotten by the Philippines. Based upon common depend on, we will certainly remain to supply our complete assistance to guarantee the effective conclusion of the Philippine armed force’s innovation program as an essential companion in the K-Defense maritime market.

Dr. Won-ho Joo, Head of the Naval & Unique Ship Service System at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries

BRP Rajah Sulayman is an item of close teamwork in between the Philippines and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, and it works as a beneficial instance of the power of team effort and shared vision. On this purposeful Philippine Freedom Day, we declare our dedication to ending up being a vibrant and qualified maritime country.

General Romeo S. Brawner, Principal of Personnel of the Philippine Army

On The Other Hand, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries is increasing its press right into the international marine protection market. At MADEX 2025 kept in Busan this Might, the business revealed its brand-new 6,500-ton export frigate for blue-water procedures for the very first time and authorized a calculated collaboration MOU with the Portuguese Navy.

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