Malampaya TRO seen to affect AFP modernization program
MANILA, Philippines – The Supreme Court’s temporary restraining order on the release of funds from the Malampaya natural gas project will affect the military’s modernization program, Defense Secretary...
View Article3 brand-new naval choppers commissioned to AFP service
MANILA, Philippines- Three brand-new naval helicopters seen to boost the country’s military patrol and territorial defense were commissioned to military service on Thursday. Blessing and commissioning...
View ArticleIndonesian firm wins bidding for supply of 2 Navy vessels
MANILA, Philippines – An Indonesian company has won the bidding for the supply of two new vessels for the Navy. Sources told The STAR a notice of award for the P4-billion acquisition of two strategic...
View ArticleGazmin says AFP modernization to gain more momentum
Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Voltaire Gazmin on Tuesday said the modernization of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) will continue until the country has sufficient capability...
View Article36 AFP modernization projects completed under Aquino, says Gazmin
MANILA, Philippines—A total of 36 modernization projects worth P41.2 billion have been so far completed and awarded under the leadership of President Benigno Aquino III as part of the military’s...
View ArticleGov’t spent P41B for AFP modernization since 2010
MANILA, Philippines—The Aquino administration has spent a total of P41.2 billion for the military’s modernization since 2010, the defense department said on Tuesday. “We are steadily addressing our...
View ArticleBautista: No stopping AFP modernization
Gen. Emmanuel Bautista, the Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff, said he is optimistic the modernization program will push through even without the help of the United States. Bautista, who...
View ArticlePH acquires P23.7B-worth of fighter jets, helicopters
MANILA, Philippines– The contract signing of P23.7 billion worth of brand new lead in trainer fighter jets and combat utility helicopters on Friday ushered a new era in Philippine military aviation...
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