The Philippine Navy has officially welcomed the BRP Rajah Lakandula, launched on 20 November 2025 at the HD Hyundai Heavy Industries shipyard in Ulsan, South Korea. This major milestone highlights the deepening Philippines–South Korea defense partnership, the rapid progress of the Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) Program, and the Navy’s push toward a modern, credible, and self-reliant maritime force under Re-Horizon 3.
Led by Ambassador-designate Bernadette Therese Fernandez, high-ranking officials from the AFP, Philippine Navy, and the Defense Procurement Service witnessed the vessel’s launch. Designed for long-range patrols, anti-smuggling, search and rescue, and safeguarding the West Philippine Sea, the BRP Rajah Lakandula significantly boosts maritime domain awareness and expands Philippine EEZ coverage.
This video breaks down the ship’s design, mission profile, strategic impact, industrial cooperation with South Korea, and how this project strengthens the Philippines’ overall naval modernization and security posture.
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