AFP Cyber Systems Lot 9 - AFP Cloud System Acquisition Project of the Armed Forces of the Philippines
To further improve the Armed Forces of the Philippines' Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISTAR) and Cyber Defense capabilities, it has raised several projects to cover several capabilities as part of the Re-Horizon 3 phase of the Revised AFP Modernization Program (RAFPMP).
In this resource page, we focus of the Lot 9 which covers the acquisition of AFP Cloud System.
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Project Summary:
AFP Cyber Systems Lot 9 - AFP Cloud System Acquisition Project:
Note: Edited as of 09 February 2025.
* End User: Armed Forces of the Philippines
* Quantity: 1 lot
* Modernization Phase: Re-Horizon 3 Phase of RAFPMP,
* Project ABC: Php4,000,000,000.00
* Acquisition Mode: Limited Source Bidding
* Source of Funding: TBC
* SARO Release/s: TBC
* Winning Proponent: TBC
* Product for Delivery: TBC
* Contract Price: TBC
* Residual Amount: TBC
* First post by MaxDefense: 17 February 2025 (this post)
* MaxDefense Searching Hashtag: #AFPCyberSystemsLot9Acquisition #AF0CyberSystemsCloudSystemsAcquisition
* Status: The project was included as part of the AFP Cyber Systems Acquisition Project under the Re-Horizon 3 phase of the RAFPMP. Which itself is an offshoot/continuation of the AFP C4ISTAR Systems which have been included since the Horizon 1 phase. Tender process is ongoing as of February 2025.
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Overview:
As the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) start to improve its Command and Control as well as its Cyber Security and Cyber Defense capabilities as part of its modernization efforts, it has pursued building its C4ISTAR and Cyber System.
Among those being acquired is a Cloud System, which will provide the AFP with overall improvement in capability and efficiency.
The cloud system can significantly enhance the capabilities of the AFP by providing robust, flexible, and scalable tools that can streamline operations, improve efficiency, and increase strategic effectiveness.
Here are some ways in which the cloud system can be useful to the AFP:
The cloud system can transform the AFP by enabling real-time communications, improving situational awareness, enhancing intelligence analysis, and streamlining logistical operations.
It can provide a secure, flexible, and cost-efficient way to manage military resources and operations.
The cloud also improves the interoperability between the AFP and its allied forces, particularly in joint training, humanitarian operations, or military missions.
By embracing cloud technologies, the AFP can better respond to modern threats, natural disasters, and complex military operations, ultimately enhancing its readiness and ability to defend the Philippines' territorial integrity in the face of regional challenges.
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| The European Defense Agency 's CLAUDIA study on cloud technology application in defense was able to determine its benefits including the development of a Software Analysis (SWAN) platform to demonstrate cloud based capabilities. Photo c/o EDA. |
The project is being procured through a Limited Source Bidding, wherein the AFP has selected the companies that it will invite to participate.
Not much details have been provided due to the sensitivity of the project, and we also intend to keep it that way.
Instead, we will provide information that can be made available publicly, or the AFP itself decides to be generally available.
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First edit and release: 17 February 2025
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