According to information published by Israel Shipyards on May 12, 2021 it has won a tender to supply an East Asian Navy with its Shaldag MK V vessel.
The Agreement ‒ which was signed between Israel Shipyards, the Israeli Ministry of Defense, and the Philippines MoD customer ‒ includes the transfer of knowledge regarding the construction of the vessel, as well as the preparation of the customer’s shipyard for vessel construction through an upgrade of the shipyard. Israel Shipyards will also conduct training at the customer’s facility regarding construction of the SHALDAG MK V sections as well as maintenance of the vessel.
The Shaldag Mk V patrols boats will be armed with a remotely operated weapon station and four boats will be equipped with guided missile weapons.
The Shaldag Mk V can be armed with different types of weapon systems including the Typhoon remotely operated weapon station armed with 20 or 25mm automatic cannon, 12.7mm or 7.62mm machine guns as well as short-range anti-ship missiles to engage hostile surface targets.