This is a list of equipment used by the Philippine Army, the branch of the Armed Forces of the Philippines that specializes in ground warfare. The service has made use of its existing equipment to fulfill its mandate while modernization projects are underway. Republic Act No. 7898 declares the policy of the State to modernize the military to a level where it can effectively and fully perform its constitutional mandate to uphold the sovereignty and preserve the patrimony of the republic. The law, as amended, has set conditions that should be satisfied when the defense department procures major equipment and weapon systems for the army.
Armored vehicles ImageModelOriginTypeVariantIn ServiceNotes Tanks and fire support vehicles Sabrah Light tank Sabrah ASCOD 213 (+15) Alt URL ASCOD 2 fitted with Elbit Systems "Sabrah" turret with a 105mm gun. M113 FSV Fire support vehicle M113A2+ FSVM113A1 FSV 144 Former Belgian Land Component M113A1B upgraded to M113A2+ standard, integrated by Elbit Systems with turret and 76mm L23A1 gun from decommissioned FV101 Scorpion CVR(T). Several M113A1 armed with the 76mm L23A1 gun and turret, previously converted in-house by the Philippine Army. FV101 Scorpion Reconnaissance vehicle/light tank FV101 Scorpion 1 1 unit confirmed to have been Returned to service in 2024. Up to 12 units planned for reactivation. Infantry fighting vehicles AIFV Infantry fighting vehicle AIFV-25PIFV-12.7 3813 All delivered in 1979–1980.Light Armored Division website Armored Infantry Fighting Vehicle (AIFV) FMC M113 IFV Infantry fighting vehicle M113A2+ IFV 4 Former Belgian Land Component M113A1B upgraded to M113A2+ standard, integrated with UT25 remote weapon station with 25mm Bushmaster gun. GKN Simba IFV 4x4 Infantry fighting vehicle GKN Simba IFV 9 9 units of IFV versions armed with 25mm Bushmaster cannon, currently used by the Presidential Security Command Armored personnel carriers ACV-15 Armoured personnel carrier ACV-15 APC 6 Vehicles are upgraded with FNSS Saber turrets with 12.7mm heavy machine guns and 40 mm automatic grenade launchers.M113Armoured personnel carrier / Armored ambulance / Armored mortar carrierM113A1 M113A2 M113A2+ M125A2150 65 50 21M113A1s were acquired between 1967 and 2006, with about 150 remaining in service. In 2015, 114 surplus M113A2 APCs were received from the United States Army and commissioned in January 2016. Of these, 44 were upgraded to M113A2+ with Elbit 12.7 mm ORCWS and five converted to M125A2 mortar carriers, leaving 65 in standard M113A2 configuration. Six former Belgian Land Component M113A1B vehicles were also upgraded by Elbit Systems, bringing the M113A2+ total to 50. A further 15 M125A2s armed with Cardom 120 mm mortars from Soltam were delivered in 2021, raising the M125A2 fleet to 21. IVECO Guarani Armoured personnel carrier IVECO Guarani 6x6 14 (+14) Elbit Systems won the Wheeled Armored Personnel Carrier Acquisition Project of the Philippine Army and is set to deliver 28 units of the Guarani 6x6 APC. GKN FS100 Simba 4×4 Armoured personnel carrier APC 12.7mmArmored Ambulance 142 150 units delivered between 1993 and 1997. Out of the total, 142 units were assembled in the Philippines. 17 armored ambulances, and a command vehicle. Cadillac Gage Commando 4×4 Armoured personnel carrier V-150V-150S 130 Total 155 delivered, some with the Marine Corps. Others in service with the Armor Division. Delivery starting 1975. Some stretched V-150S variants. Mine resistant ambush protected vehicles CS/VP3 MRAPMRAPCS/VP33The Philippine Army received 4 units of CS/VP3 MRAPs as part of the Chinese military assistance upon the request of the Duterte Administration. Equipped with a Remotely Controlled Weapon System and Electronic Warfare Suite. 1 unit confirmed transferred to the Philippine Marine Corps. Armored light tactical vehicle AM General HMMWV Armored tactical vehicle M1025P1M1114 unknown Up-armored variants, with some M1025P1s provided in the mid-2000s, and 25 M1114 provided in 2013 shared between the Philippine Army and PNP-SAF. Assigned with the Armor Division and Special Operations Command. More up-armored variants were requested from US Excess Defense Articles and are expected in the near future. Mostly equipped with M2 Browning MG or M134D Miniguns. Kia KLTV Armored tactical vehicle K153 2 Donated by Kia Motors for evaluation for future Light Tactical Vehicle requirement. Currently used for convoy escort duties. 1 transferred to the Philippine Marine Corps. Steelcraft MX-8 Armored Escort VehicleArmored tactical vehicleMX-8 Mk. 21One prototype put to service, with Mk. 2 vehicle in service with the 8th Infantry division.Mk 2 vehicles
Combat support vehicles ImageModelOriginTypeVariantIn ServiceNotes Command vehicles GDELS ASCOD Command vehicle ASCOD CV 1 ASCOD 2 is fitted with specialized communications for command and control, similar to British Army's Athena C2 vehicle. M934 command vehicle Command vehicle M934 Mobile Command Post unknown M939 series 5-ton truck, Recovery vehicles GDELS ASCOD Armoured recovery vehicle ASCOD ARV 1 ASCOD 2 is fitted for the repair and recovery of other armored vehicles, similar to the British Army's Apollo vehicle. Included in contract with Elbit Systems for Sabrah light tank system. AIFV ARV Armoured recovery vehicle YPR-806ACV-15 ARV 101 6 AIFV ARVs based on YPR-806 were received from the US in 1979. 4 units of upgraded YPR-806 from Belgian Army stocks were acquired from Israel in 2015. An ACV-300 ARV was acquired from Turkey in 2004. Combat engineering equipment Merkava 4 AVLB Tagash Armoured vehicle-launched bridge Merkava 4 AVLB Tagash 2 Based on the M1074 Joint Assault Bridge, its bridge has a longer span, and it uses a Merkava Mk. IV chassis as its platform. Two units were delivered in July 2022. Norinco GQL-111 Vehicle-launched bridge GQL-111 3 Truck-based scissor-type bridge with 15m length and 50-tonne capacity, donated by China as part of military assistance program in 2022. At least 3 units is confirmed by photo. WFEL Dry Support Bridge Dry support bridge 2 Two sets of Dry Support Bridges, complete with the transport trucks, handling systems and all other accessories plus the Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) are part of the deal, which is estimated to be worth Php1.25 billion. The PA variant will be using the RMMV HX45M 10x10 truck as platform. FNSS Kunduz Armored combat earthmover 6 An improved version of the M9 ACE by adding amphibious capabilities, as well as improved armor protection for the crew. Armtrac 100-350 Vehicle-mounted mine detection 100-350 Mk.2 4 They were acquired under the Mounted Mine Detector Acquisition Project of the Philippine Army. Two vehicles were delivered in March 2022, and another 2 vehicles delivered in September 2022. Çukurova 4x4x4 Armored Backhoe Loader 4x4x4 -(+6) To be delivered as part of efforts to improve the service's combat engineering capabilities. Jonyang GDG130 Armored Backhoe Loader GDG130 unknown License-copy of the Thales Australia High Speed Engineering Vehicle (HSEV). At least 2 up-armored units were donated by the Chinese Government in 2022. CASE 1650L Medium armored bulldozer 560L Armored 3 Civilian bulldozer based on Case 1650L, uparmored locally. At least 3 were identified and used in Marawi campaign in 2017.
Utility vehicles