From Rappler (Sep 3): PH cancels plan to acquire 3rd US cutter
The Department of National Defense (DND) has cancelled its plan to acquire a third Hamilton-class cutter from theUnited States
The Department of National Defense (DND) has cancelled its plan to acquire a third Hamilton-class cutter from the
"The DND decided to forgo the acquisition of a third Hamilton
The Armed Forces acquired two Hamilton-class cutters from the US
Inspite of their age, they are the country's latest warships. The navy's flagship, BRP Rajah Humabon, is 70 years old.
The DND is conducting bidding process for the navy's new frigates.
Amid tensions in the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea ), the DND is shifting its focus from internal security to external defense. Aside from the two new frigates, the navy is expecting new helicopters in December. The Air Force is also posed to acquire 12 fighter aircraft.
The Aquino administration has allocated an initial funding of P75 billion to boost the country's maritime security. The Philippines
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