From the Philippine News Agency (Jan 27): Army now on 'medium term' phase of modernization program
The Philippine Army (PA) on Monday announced that its modernization program is now on its "medium term" phase.
Capt. Anthony Bacus, Army spokesperson, said that this will commence on 2014 and will end on 2016.
Initial stage of the PA modernization program took place during the previous administration and this includes acquisition of modern body armor, assault rifles, and armored personnel carriers.
However, he cannot give details on the particular projects, involving this phase, as the group that will plan the acquisitions are still to convene.
"The concerned offices cannot yet give the details because talks are still to convene for these projects," Bacus stressed.
But the PA spokesperson disclosed that these programs will involved improvement on firepower, communications, and night fighting capability of the Army.
"(This has) an estimated fund of P8 billion," he added.
This sum includes acquisition of a shore-based missile system worth P6.5 billion.
Patrick Velez, Department of National Defense vice chair for the bids and awards committee, said once acquired, the weapon will be placed under the control and supervision of the Army.
The shore-based missiles will be carried out through “limited source bidding".
No other details were given for security reasons.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=1&sid=&nid=1&rid=609806
The Philippine Army (PA) on Monday announced that its modernization program is now on its "medium term" phase.
Capt. Anthony Bacus, Army spokesperson, said that this will commence on 2014 and will end on 2016.
Initial stage of the PA modernization program took place during the previous administration and this includes acquisition of modern body armor, assault rifles, and armored personnel carriers.
However, he cannot give details on the particular projects, involving this phase, as the group that will plan the acquisitions are still to convene.
"The concerned offices cannot yet give the details because talks are still to convene for these projects," Bacus stressed.
But the PA spokesperson disclosed that these programs will involved improvement on firepower, communications, and night fighting capability of the Army.
"(This has) an estimated fund of P8 billion," he added.
This sum includes acquisition of a shore-based missile system worth P6.5 billion.
Patrick Velez, Department of National Defense vice chair for the bids and awards committee, said once acquired, the weapon will be placed under the control and supervision of the Army.
The shore-based missiles will be carried out through “limited source bidding".
No other details were given for security reasons.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=1&sid=&nid=1&rid=609806