DND chief says China made massive improvements in metallurgy standards in their firearms

From the Philippine News Agency (Dec 14): DND chief says China made massive improvements in metallurgy standards in their firearms

Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said it is very likely that the Chinese have made massive improvements in the metallurgy standards of their firearms in the past 20 years.

He made this statement after being asked on whether guns made by China will be up to the standards of the Armed Forces of the Philippines.

"As far as we are concerned, (their) metallurgy has already improved since 20 years ago because of their constant experiments and research," the DND chief stated.

He is expected to meet with Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Zhao Jinhua and the Chinese Defense attache this coming Monday to discuss what weapons China is offering to the Philippines and its terms.

Lorenzana also said he sees no problem for Filipino troops in handling Chinese firearms especially if it etched with Chinese characters.

"(Firearms are) mechanical. One doesn't need to read the guide to operate it. All you have to do it operate it manually. That will not be a problem," Lorenzana added.

And in regards to quality, the DND chief said they will know it once they see the weapons first hand.

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