This is a list of equipment used by the Philippine Marine Corps, a unit under the Philippine Navy that specializes in amphibious warfare. The marine corps has made use of its existing equipment conduct its operations while modernization projects are underway. The 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 marine corps.
Donated by Kia Motors for evaluation for future Light Tactical Vehicle requirement. Currently used for convoy escort duties. 1 transferred from the Philippine Army.
A 4x4 prototype utility vehicle used and manufactured by the PMC. The vehicle is rumored to be a heavily refurbished Mitsubishi Pajero while having a similar concept of the HMMWV. Tests were conducted within 2005–2006. 8 units were produced, while some units are equipped with the M40 recoilless rifle.
651 purchased by AFP on 2007, 61 units shared by Navy/Marines and Air Force[9]60 km-451 field ambulance purchased by AFP in 2012, 12 assigned to the Marines.
Operated by the Coastal Defense Regiment. The contract was signed on 28 January 2022. Delivery was scheduled by December 2023 but was moved until early 2024.[15] The first delivery was conducted on 19 April 2024.[16][17][18]
Similar, but larger version of the SURC used by the US Marines produced by Silver Ships Inc., purchased under FMS worth $6.5 million and introduced in September 2013[22]
Similar to the CRRC used by the US Marines produced by Zodiac Marine. 25 units were handed over by the US military in June 2017[23] Prior to that several more already in service with PMC from previous acquisitions.
Similar, longer, but less gunned SOC-R used by the US Marines, being built locally and for delivery by 2019. For use by the Marine Special Operations Group (MARSOG)[citation needed]
Standard issue sidearm, mostly issued to officers. Majority are former EDA US Army stocks made by Colt, Springfield Armory, and Remington. Being replaced by TAC Ultra FS HC and Glock 17 Gen 4 as standard sidearm of the Philippine Army. Some pistols refurbished and upgraded by Government Arsenal.
3,000 acquired by Armed Forces of the Philippines in 2017, for issue to all service branches. Majority went to the Philippine Army.[24] AFP ordered 60,000 units under AFP 0.45 caliber Hammer Fired Pistol acquisition project, around 5,000 units expected to go to Philippine Marines.[citation needed]
Standard issue rifle, either made by Colt USA or Elisco Tool Philippines. Government Arsenal refurbishing M16A1-standard rifles to M16A1 (enhanced). Being replaced by the Remington R4A3 as standard-issue rifle
Remington R4A3 to replace the M16A1 as the PMC's standard rifle. 6,443 units were ordered for the PMC by the AFP.[29] More expected from additional orders made by AFP. 969 more units from residual orders. Colt M4s are used by MARSOG.
Donated by Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas to Philippine Marine Corps.[31] Formerly from the inventory of the BSP's Security Services Department. Initial transfer of 10 units as rifles are phased out of BSP inventory.
Introduced the M700P in 2004, modified by the PMC to M40A3 standard to suit their requirements.[28][32] 148 units of M40A5 ordered by the Philippine Navy in 2016, 85 were delivered in February 2017,[33] the rest were delivered before end of 2017. Marines received majority of the sniper rifles.
Acquired to replace FN Minimi as standard 5.56mm squad automatic weapon. Public bid won by System Defence of Turkiye.[35][36] Initial order delivered in 2023.
Standard general purpose machine gun. 230 new M60E4 (Mk. 43) delivered in 2014. Several older M60E3 were refurbished to M60E4 standards by Government Arsenal. US provided several units of new M60E6 delivered in June 2017 for MARSOG.[25]
M203s are attached with M16A1 rifles, while M203A1 are attached with M4 rifles. 720 units of M203EXPIC grenade launchers acquired in 2015, and are attached with the Remington R4A3 rifles. 100 LMT LMP300L3260 grenade launchers donated by the US government and delivered to MARSOG in June 2017, and attached to LMT CQB 5.56mm rifles.[25]
On 14 April 2021, 702 units of 40 mm ATGL-L rocket launcher plus associated accessories and ammunition were delivered by Bulgaria's Arsenal JSCo under a contract worth Php514.8 million.[42]
Formerly ship-mounted anti-aircraft guns, transferred to the PMC. Mounted on trailer carriages.[5][44] More being planned as the navy transfers more gun mounts to the PMC.
Formerly patrol boat-mounted guns, either mounted on a naval gun tub fitted on an M35 2+1⁄2-ton trucks that tows the Bofors 40mm anti-aircraft gun trailers, or on trailer mounts.[5][44]
M35 20mm SPAA(Equipped with an Mk 4 20mm cannon on a Mk 10 series mount)M35 Twin 50 caliber(Equipped with an Mk 56 Mod 0 Twin .50 caliber machine gun turret)
Constructed by the Philippine Marines based on the M35 Military Truck.[45] Only 2 were supposedly made, however, reports also surfaced for additional 2 or more units due to the many pictures surfacing from these SPAA trucks.