With the Philippine Air Force modernization getting the
special focus of President Benigno S. Benigno III, the PAF expressed its
gratitude and thanks to the Chief Executive Tuesday.
"It inspires the PAF members especially the younger
generations knowing that they will be using modern equipment in the
future,"PAF spokesperson Col. Enrico Canaya said.
"We are truly grateful for all the support from our
Commander-in-Chief," he added.
During his last State-of-the-Nation Address Monday, Aquino
said that great strides have been made in the acquisition of air assets and
other equipment for the military, especially the PAF.
He made this statement after noting that the Air Force now
has three Lockheed C-130 "Hercules" cargo planes in its inventory
compared to the one it possessed during the previous administration.
Aquino also said that two more C-130s are scheduled to
arrive within the next two years to augment the existing fleet.
The Chief Executive also added that the first of three EADS
CASA C-295 medium lift transport have been delivered and another two will be
commissioned before the end of the year.
He added that the PAF will also acquired two C-212 aircraft
will be also delivered.
This is on top of the 13 AgustaWestland AW-109Es delivered
to the Navy and Air Force.
Ten of the helicopters are armed and undergoing technical
inspection and assessment as of this posting along with six Bell
Aquino stressed that the military modernization will get
more impetus once the first two South Korean F/A-50 fighter jets, out of a 12
plane order, are delivered by December this year.
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