Air Platforms /ADAS 2016: Philippine Navy looks to secure anti-piracy platforms and supporting technologies

From IHS 360 (Sep 29): Air Platforms /ADAS 2016: Philippine Navy looks to secure anti-piracy platforms and supporting technologies

The Philippine Navy (PN) has outlined a requirement for a near-term emphasis on procuring capability that will help its efforts to tackle piracy, terrorism, and drug trafficking, a senior officer disclosed to IHS Jane's on 28 September.

Speaking on the condition of anonymity at the Asian Defence and Security 2016 (ADAS 2016) exhibition in Manila, the officer also highlighted a growing priority in the PN's procurement planning on securing licences and technology transfers from foreign contractors in order to meet future PN requirements from local sources.

The PN official added that the service expects to sign a contract with South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) within the next month for two new frigates for about USD337 million....

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