With the arrival of the brand-new South Korean-made FA-50PH
light-interim fighter aircraft and other new military equipment, the
modernization program of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is now truly
in high gear.
AFP Chief of Staff Gen. Hernando DCA Iriberri made the
statement during his speech at the 80th founding anniversary of the AFP held at
the Clark Air Base in the city on Monday.
"The high flight of our newly-acquired FA-50 lead-in
fight jets, together with our newly (acquired) platforms and defense equipment,
(shows that) our modernization program is definitely rolling forward in high
gear," he added.
Iriberri said the success of the ongoing AFP modernization
program can be attributed to President Benigno S. Aquino III.
"Our Commander-in Chief's resolve and commitment, our
commemoration today is therefore a tribute to the passage in real life of our
unbroken line of heroes who deserve better ways and better means to fight with,
this is also a dedication and drive of every Filipino soldier, sailor, airmen
and marines and our partners in protecting the people and securing the
state," the AFP chief stressed.
The first two FA-50PHs, which arrived in the Philippines
Other military assets delivered and completed this year
include the three C-295 medium transport planes, eight AW-109 attack
helicopters, and five Bell 205 combat utility helicopters, all for the use of
the Philippine Air Force.
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