MANILA, Philippines- Bumili ang Philippine government, sa pamamagitan ng Department of National Defense (DND), ng 12 FA-50 Block 70 light combat aircraft mula sa Korea Aerospace Industries Ltd. (KAI) ng Republic of Korea.
Sa news release, sinabi ng DND na bahagi ang pagbili ng fighter jets ng Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) modernization program para sa Philippine Air Force (PAF).
Inihayag ng Defense Department na nag-isyu ng Notice to Proceed nitong buwan, pormal na nagkakasa sa fighter jet purchase contract na nagkakahalaga ng $700 million.
“The comprehensive package includes mission equipment, integrated logistics support, and a training and logistics information system,” anito.
“The FA-50 Block 70 represents the latest evolution of the FA-50 platform, featuring advanced avionics, modern radar systems, and extended operational range. Its acquisition marks a significant enhancement to the country’s air defense capabilities and aligns with the DND’s Comprehensive Archipelagic Defense Concept,” dagdag pa.
Target na makumpleto ang delivery ng aircraft sa 2030, base sa Defense Department.
“The acquisition underscores the Philippine government’s continued commitment to national defense and further strengthens bilateral defense cooperation with the Republic of Korea,” anang DND. RNT/SA
