Ranking Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP)
representatives on Thursday (US time) conducted a second inspection of two US
Lockheed C-130 "Hercules" cargo aircraft at the Joint Reserve Naval
Air Station in Fort Worth , Texas
Major Gen. Victor Bayani, AFP chief-of-staff for logistics,
officially signed the letter of offer and acceptance on behalf of the
Government of the Philippines
The two planes have an anticipated delivery date in the
first quarter of 2016.
The US Embassy in Manila, in a statement, stressed that the
sale of the two C-130s is part of the American Government’s commitment to help
the Philippines develop its territorial defense and maritime security
capabilities, as well as enhance its ability to respond to humanitarian
assistance and disaster relief emergencies, which routinely occur in the
Philippines.
The C-130 is designed to provide significant airlift
capabilities, even to remote under-developed airfields.
This remarkable aircraft proved to be a critical lifesaving
tool in the aftermath of super typhoon "Yolanda", moving large
numbers of people and humanitarian relief supplies in the affected areas.
These additional aircraft from the United States
The total value of this procurement is projected to be about
US$ 55 million.
As part of a joint investment program to build the
capabilities of the Philippine Military, the U.S.
In 2014 alone, the United States
In addition to the C-130s, these funds will be used to help
upgrade equipment onboard Philippine Navy ships,improve AFP Command and Control
systems, provide advanced technical training, and strengthen institutions
responsible for the maintenance and sustainment of the AFP’s growing inventory.
This is another example of how the close partnership between
US and Philippine Forces is helping build further capacity that will benefit
the entire nation.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=1&sid=&nid=1&rid=723548
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