The Armed Forces of the Philippines is expecting more Assets in its inventory this 2016. The main reason to protect itself from external threats particularly from China. The incoming assets include FA-50 Fighter Jets for P18.9 Billion. The FA-50 is a new light combat aircraft manufactured by Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI), for the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF). It is a light combat version of the T-50 Golden Eagle supersonic advanced jet trainer and light attack aircraft. Philippine Navy's SSV (Strategic Sealift Vessel) worth P3.87 Billion. The said vessels have a full load displacement of 11,583 tons. It can carry up to 500 troops and can accommodate two medium helicopters on its flight deck.The SSVs have a maximum range of 9,360 nautical miles, a top speed of 16 knots and an endurance of 30 days.
Two more C-130's are expected to be delivered this year from the United States. This will be added to the 3 operational C-130s of the Philippine Air Force. 8 brand new Bell 412 combat utility helicopters, 8 Aw-109 Attack Helicopters and 2 Naval Choppers were also delivered. The Philippine Navy also received Balikpapan Class Landing Crafts from Australia. President Benigno Aquino III approved the “multi-year-contract” worth an estimated P44 billion for seven projects that was requested by Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin. These are two frigates, anti-submarine helicopters, amphibious assault vehicles for the Navy, munitions for the FA-50s, close-air support aircraft, air surveillance and long-range patrol aircraft. Philippine Government completed 65 projects under Aquino Administration.
Two more C-130's are expected to be delivered this year from the United States. This will be added to the 3 operational C-130s of the Philippine Air Force. 8 brand new Bell 412 combat utility helicopters, 8 Aw-109 Attack Helicopters and 2 Naval Choppers were also delivered. The Philippine Navy also received Balikpapan Class Landing Crafts from Australia. President Benigno Aquino III approved the “multi-year-contract” worth an estimated P44 billion for seven projects that was requested by Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin. These are two frigates, anti-submarine helicopters, amphibious assault vehicles for the Navy, munitions for the FA-50s, close-air support aircraft, air surveillance and long-range patrol aircraft. Philippine Government completed 65 projects under Aquino Administration.
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