PN Nestor Acero-class FAIC-M Vessel News



November 14, 2024: BRP Majini launched in Cavite City
The Philippine Navy (PN) recently launched (meaning set into the Water for the first time) the first Fast Attack Interdiction Craft-Missile (FAIC-M) that was assembled here in the Philippines at the Naval Shipyard in Cavite City which will be known as the BRP Albert Majini (PG-909). 

The BRP Majini is the eighth out of the nine FAICs whose Contract was signed back in February of 2021, so only one FAIC left that will be for delivery to the PN. 

Here is the Link to the Philippine Navy Facebook Page Post containing the original Pictures: https://web.facebook.com/PhilippineNavy/posts/pfbid0hVhLEXgFqBjkJS53NH5Tvt4aDVSzatbvouJYDNcb3LFVhd8MoyicWT8rA9SJzn5Wl
SOURCE: Philippine Navy Facebook Page Post, 11/14/24 – 1042H {Archived Link}

October 13, 2024: The BRP Narag at Port, and its Typhoon MLS NLOS Missile Launcher
Just some nice Pictures of the BRP Laurence Narag (PG-907), a Nestor Acero-class Fast Attack Interdiction Craft-Missile (FAIC-M) of the Philippine Navy (PN) and its Typhoon MLS NLOS Missile Launcher while at Port. 

The BRP Narag is one of the PN's (I think) ten Missile-armed Vessels as of now, and its Typhoon MLS NLOS Launcher can hold up to eight Spike Non-Line of Sight (NLOS) Missiles at the ready, each with a range of up to 32 km. 

While at Port, the BRP Narag can do Maintenance and Repairs, Refueling, Restocking of Supplies and conduct Safety Checks. Its Crew can also disembark and explore the City if they want to, or just stay onboard

Here is the Link to the BRP Laurence Narag - PG907 Facebook Page Post containing the original Pictures: https://web.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid02iU9Ct6E9pWx3sR7GyFTtjC3K8XdqgqW7aP7nX9ETQjdbgCJCv2u66YAKmiPo54kEl&id=61561997074447
SOURCE: BRP Laurence Narag - PG907 Facebook Page Post, 10/13/24 – 2050H {Archived Link}

September 13, 2024: The Weapons of the BRP Yurong FAIC-M Vessel of the PN
Just a look at the Weapons onboard the BRP Herminigildo Yurong (PG-906), a Nestor Acero-class Fast Attack Interdiction Craft – Missile (FAIC-M) of the Philippine Navy (PN) during a visit there by important Civilian and Military Personnel. 

These Weapons include the Mk 30-c Main Gun with a 30 mm caliber Cannon, two Mini-Typhoons with .50 caliber Heavy Machine Guns (HMG) and the Typhoon MLS-NLOS Missile System. The BRP Yurong is one of the four FAIC-Ms equipped with Missiles, and the FAIC-M Vessel is based on the Shaldag Mark V Design of the Defense Manufacturer, “Israel Shipyards Limited (Ltd)”.

The Ship is one of the most advanced and one of the newest Vessels of the PN, having been commissioned into Service only this May 2024.

Here is the Link to the Post of the BRP Yurong Facebook Page containing the original Pictures: https://web.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid0oCuAPCWnmJcEVmm6n2QrCTnpNG1PiUFHeu7rosyiwBy72g42CcM5vPa4gJXZcvGWl&id=61562280296210
SOURCE: BRP Herminigildo Yurong PG906 Facebook Page Post, 09/13/24 – 1259H {Archived Link} 

September 11, 2024: The Bridge and Weapons Consoles of the BRP Yurong
Just a look at the Bridge and Weapons Consoles of the BRP Herminigildo Yurong (PG-906), a Nestor Acero-class Fast Attack Interdiction Craft – Missile (FAIC-M) of the Philippine Navy (PN) during one of their recent General Quarters (GQ) Drill. 

GQ Drills are made to prepare the Crew to handle effectively Real-Life Emergency Situations. The Consoles make it look like the Crew is just playing Video Games, but if so it is actually a deadly and real game because the Consoles are for the Vessel’s single 30 mm caliber Mk 30-c Main Gun, two .50 caliber Mini-Typhoon Heavy Machine Guns (HMG) and Typhoon MLS-NLOS Missile System. 

The BRP Yurong is one of the four Ships in the Acero-class that is equipped with Missiles, it is one of the most advanced Vessels of the PN and was commissioned only last May of this Year of 2024. The FAIC-M is based on the Shaldag Mark V Design of the Manufacturer, “Israel Shipyards Limited (Ltd)”. 

Here is the Link to the Post of the BRP Yurong Facebook Page containing the original Pictures: https://web.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid02mR9JbPJRU1YQB11prDK3rDSwpS4MJsDukKF98j29YPdpLFKM5tgha6N3i2DFiv7Pl&id=61562280296210
SOURCE: BRP Herminigildo Yurong PG906 Facebook Page Post, 09/11/24 – 1152H {Archived Link} 

August 20, 2024: The BRP Yurong’s Interior during PN Reservist Visit
Just a good look at the new and modern Interior of one of the Nestor Acero-class Fast Attack Interdiction Craft (FAIC) of the Philippine Navy (PN), the BRP Herminigildo Yurong (PG-906) during the visit of some PN Reservists as part of the Naval Forces Eastern Mindanao (NFEM) Unilateral and Mobilization Training for this Year of 2024.

The BRP Yurong is one of the newest Vessels of the PN as of now, having been commissioned into Service just last May of this Year of 2024. The Acero-class FAICs are based on the Shaldag Mark V Design of the Israel Shipyards Limited (Ltd) Company. 

Here is the Link to the Post on the BRP Herminigildo Yurong PG906 Facebook Page which contains the original Pictures: https://web.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid0acGR9UUJiBJFQhMuizs4pdm7tYepfNXqxjthc9eQaQyaaqA2wxTiDSjFmSKVYJuHl&id=61562280296210
SOURCE: BRP Herminigildo Yurong PG906 Facebook Page Post, 08/20/24 – 1626H {Archived Link}

August 11, 2024: Pre-Firing Checks done on the BRP Narag’s RWS 
The Crew of the BRP Laurence Narag (PG-907) and the Naval Intermediate Level Maintenance Station - Western Mindanao (NILMS-WM) recently conducted Pre-Firing Checks on the two Types of Remote Weapon Stations (RWS) of the BRP Narag, namely the Typhoon Mk-30c of which it has one, and Mini-Typhoon of which it has two. 

The Typhoon Mk-30c uses a 30 mm caliber Mk44 Bushmaster II Cannon with 200 rounds that are ready to use while the Mini-Typhoons uses a .50 caliber Heavy Machine Gun (HMG) with 230 rounds ready to use. 

The BRP Narag is an Nestor Acero-class Fast Attack Interdiction Craft (FAIC) of the Philippine Navy (PN) and is one of the PN’s newest Vessels as of now, having been commissioned into Service just three Months ago in May 2024.

Here is the Link to the Post of the Facebook Page of the BRP Laurence Narag – PG907 containing the original Pictures: https://web.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid021EwvLibfj4AxB1kKyQXDT3PWdXmeSqnLed6xkXW8uAe5tzAPCaKdjiVv5n1p361rl&id=61561997074447
SOURCE: BRP Laurence Narag – PG907 Facebook Page Post, 08/11/24 – 1726H {Archived Link}

June 21, 2024: Spike Missile-armed BRP Yurong assigned to the Davao Area
More movements regarding the Nestor Acero-class, Fast Interdiction Craft-Missile (FAIC-M) of the Philippine Navy (PN) after the BRP Herminigildo Yurong (PG-906) was given an Arrival Welcome Ceremony in Davao City after its deployment to the Eastern Mindanao Command (EASTMINCOM) Joint Operational Area (JOA).

The BRP Yurong is one of the two FAIC-Ms in Service with the PN that is armed with Spike Non-Line of Sight (NLOS) Missiles which has a range of around 32 km. The Picture shows Major General Luis Rex Bergante, the Commander of EASTMINCOM visiting the Vessel and behind him is the Missile Launcher of the BRP Yurong which can be armed with eight Missiles at the ready. 

Great to see Davao being given such a great importance by the PN that it is assigning one of its newest, Missile-armed Ships in its Area. 

Here is Link to the Post containing the original Picture at the Eastern Mindanao Command, AFP Facebook Page: https://web.facebook.com/eastmincomafp/posts/pfbid0poF7WKNr8qEYfBrzQmLeWjgq6ekqi55aYvVQiGCy8Up4ETvenr1gkC3qRwtd8Ga8l
SOURCE: Eastern Mindanao Command, AFP Facebook Page Post, 06/21/24 – 1840H {Archived Link}

June 23, 2024: BRP Deluana transferred from NFWM to NFW AoR
Lots of movements now regarding the Fast Attack Interdiction Crafts (FAIC) of the Philippine Navy (PN), being some of the newest Assets of the PN they are being moved around to maximize their Potential Use.  One of these latest Movements was the transfer of the BRP Domingo Deluana (PG-905) from the Naval Forces Western Mindanao (NFWM) Area of Responsibility to that of the Naval Forces West (NFW). 

The BRP Deluana was sent off in a Ceremony recently at the Naval Station Romulo Espaldon in Zamboanga City.

Here is the Link to the Post containing the original Picture at the NFWM Facebook Page: https://web.facebook.com/NFWMspeaks/posts/pfbid036b5R4VVCozowPposVYow3ex18Lq4PQ41hDfDz5bpWtkK5VRmJfNxvZSdBjZ6kB39l
SOURCE: Naval Forces Western Mindanao Facebook Page Post, 06/23/24 – 0733H {Archived Link}

June 19, 2024: BRP Narag assigned to NFWM 
One of the latest Fast Attack Interdiction Craft-Missile (FAIC-M) of the Philippine Navy (PN), the BRP Laurence Narag (PG-907) was assigned to the Naval Forces Western Mindanao (NFWM) recently, and here are some Pictures of it during its Welcoming Ceremony in Zamboanga City. 

The Vessel is one of the FAICs that are armed with the Spike Non-Line of Sight (NLOS) Missiles which has a Range of around 32 km. 

Here is the Link to the Post containing the original Pictures at the Naval Forces Western Mindanao Facebook Page: https://web.facebook.com/NFWMspeaks/posts/pfbid0LLdx1cH2XBGjuzJ1nj6nET9nLFz6XptXNhWoiGvd5nE1WqpmURyZZ25vKHuqcTgdl
SOURCE: Naval Forces Western Mindanao Facebook Page Post, 06/19/24 – 1712H {Archived Link}

April 12, 2024: PN test-fires Spike NLOS from a FAIC-M for the very first Time
The Philippine Navy (PN) recently successfully test fired a Spike Non-Line of Sight (NLOS) Missile from one of its Fast Attack Interdiction Craft-Missile (FAIC-M) as part of its Acceptance Terms and Training Deliverables. 

The Missile reportedly hit the Target that was 20 km away off the Coast of Bataan. Two of the Nestor Acero-class FAIC-M Vessels will soon be commissioned as PG-906 and PG-907 and will be part of the PN's Littoral Combat Force (LCF). 

I believe that this is the very first live-firing of a Spike NLOS from a PN Vessel that was announced to the Public, so this is quite a Historic Moment for them also. 

Here is the Link to the Article at the Philippine News Agency (PNA) Website: https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1222517

November 28, 2023: BRP Nestor Acero FAIC celebrates its first Year of Service in the PN
Time flies so fast as the BRP Nestor Acero (PG-901) Fast Attack Interdiction Craft (FAIC) Vessel of the Philippine Navy (PN) is now already celebrating its first Year Anniversary of its being commissioned into Service. The BRP Acero is the first of the FAIC Vessels whose class is now named after it. 

It is currently deployed in the Naval Forces Western Mindanao (NAVFORWESMIN) Area of Responsibility (AOR).

SOURCE: Brp Nestor Acero Facebook Page, 11/28/23 – 1330H {Archived Link}

November 19, 2023: Two more Nestor Acero-class FAIC Vessels delivered, the fifth and sixth of a total of nine
Two more Nestor Acero-class Fast Attack Interdiction Craft (FAIC) Vessels were delivered recently to the Philippine Navy (PN), this time thru the General Cargo Ship "Korga Royal". These will be designated as PG-906 and PG-907. 

These will be the fifth and sixth of the FAIC Vessels, with three more remaining which will be delivered within the next two Years, or until around 2025. For this Year alone of 2023, four of the Vessels have been delivered so far, with the first two delivered last Year of 2022
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September 1, 2023: One of the newest Vessels of the PN, the BRP Tinangag conducted Patrols off Cebu recently
One of the newest Vessels of the Philippine Navy (PN), the BRP Gener Tinangag (PG-903) Fast Attack Interdiction Craft (FAIC) conducted Sustained Maritime Security Patrols in the Seawaters off Carcar City in Cebu recently during the “Pagsigarbo sa Sugbo 2023” Event there 

Original Photos are from the Naval Forces Central (NFC) Facebook Page here: https://web.facebook.com/navforcentral/posts/pfbid02ZLtwsTjoU89sJeysC7KUy5P43eR8N4NraaY9sGzRXouwYcsqkGke4kF2q5HcD7kFl
SOURCE: Naval Forces Central Facebook Page Post, 09/01/23 – 1400H {Archived Link}

December 9, 2022: BRP Acero assigned to NFWM 
The BRP Nestor Acero (PG-901), the Lead Ship of the Nestor Acero-class Vessels of the Philippine Navy (PN) has been assigned recently to the Naval Forces Western Mindanao (NFWM) Area of Responsibility where it will be tasked to go against Cross-Border Terrorism, Kidnapping and other Crimes

November 28, 2022: PN commissions first two FAIC Vessels
The Philippine Navy (PN) just commissioned into Service this Morning, Monday, November 28, 2022 at the Naval Station Jose Andrada in Manila its first two of nine Nestor Acero-class Shaldag Mk V Fast Attack Interdiction Craft (FAIC) 

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