MANILA: Crew members of the Philippine Navy's fast attack interdictor craft-missile (FAIC-M) boats BRP Tomas Campo (PG-908) and the soon-to-be-commissioned BRP Albert Majini (PG-909) are undergoing training for operation and maintenance of the vessels' Non-Line of Sight (NLOS) missile system.

According to Philippines News Agency, the training is being conducted by representatives of NLOS missile system manufacturer, Israel's Rafael Advanced Defense System Limited, which started on January 20 and runs until February 7. The BRP Tomas Campo shared in a recent social media post that the program involves daily sessions designed to equip six personnel from each vessel, including the commanding officer, executive officer, and weapons officer, with the necessary skills and knowledge.

The training aims to provide participants with in-depth understanding and practical skills for the advanced missile system's operation and maintenance. The curriculum features both theoretical instruction and hands-on application, with a significant focus on system testing, calibration, and the execution of missile firing procedures during the at-sea phase.

The NLOS missile system, equipped with advanced electro-optical and infrared sensors, offers day and night operational capabilities, enhancing its effectiveness in various combat scenarios. With an impressive range of up to 30 kilometers (approximately 18.6 miles), the system allows operators to engage targets with pinpoint accuracy from stand-off distances.

The BRP Tomas Campo, the Navy's seventh FAIC-M, was commissioned on November 13, 2024. Prior to this, the fifth and sixth FAIC-Ms, BRP Herminigildo Yurong (PG-906) and BRP Laurence Narag (PG-907), were formally commissioned into service by the Philippine Navy on May 22 of the same year.