The Philippine Navy’s first Missile-capable frigate, BRP Jose Rizal.

The Philippine Navy’s first Missile-capable frigate, BRP Jose Rizal (FF-150), is a few steps away from delivery next month. Rear Admiral Giovanni Carlo Bacordo, Navy chief, told reporters on March 10, that they were waiting for a certification on the combat management system,”.

BRP Jose Rizal FF-150 multi-role frigate of the Philippine Navy during sea trials (Picture source: Philippine Navy)

The Philippine Navy’s first Missile-capable frigate, BRP Jose Rizal (FF-150), is a few steps away from delivery next month. Rear Admiral Giovanni Carlo Bacordo, Navy chief, told reporters on March 10, that they were waiting for a certification on the combat management system,”.

The contract has been signed between the Philippine's Department of National Defense and Philippine Navy high command officials, Hyundai Heavy Industries executives, and the South Korean ambassador to the Philippines on October 24, 2016, at the Headquarters, Philippine Navy in Roxas Boulevard, Manila.

The Jose Rizal-class frigate is a class of two multi-role semi-stealth frigates built for the Philippine Navy, the ships are the derivatives of HDF-3000 frigate design (officially known as HDF-2600 Frigate Design) from Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) with design specifically accommodated to fit the requirements of the Philippine Navy.

The second vessel, the BRP Antonio Luna (FF-151), is expected to be delivered by September or October this year.