Tarlac

The Tarlac class began as the Philippine Navy's Strategic Sealift Vessel programme and was constructed by PT PAL Indonesia. The design is derived from the Makassar-class landing platform dock lineage, giving the Philippines a larger amphibious and logistics platform without developing one domestically. The first ship, BRP Tarlac, was launched in 2016.

Tarlac-class ships are landing platform docks with a well deck, vehicle and troop capacity, a flight deck, and hangar support for helicopter operations. Their design supports both military amphibious movement and peacetime humanitarian assistance. Naval Technology describes the ships as derivatives of Indonesia's Makassar-class LPD, adapted for Philippine requirements.

Operationally, Tarlac-class ships are valuable because they can move troops, vehicles, supplies, and helicopters across the Philippine archipelago. The same capacity is important for humanitarian assistance and disaster relief after typhoons or earthquakes. The class also demonstrates Indonesian shipbuilding export capability through a high-profile regional naval programme.