Representatives from the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines’ Joint U.S. Military Assistance Group (JUSMAG) recently delivered new military equipment to the Philippine Army and Marine Corps on January 27.
The transfer included over 400 M203 grenade launchers, 85 M40A5 sniper rifles, and a RQ-11B Raven unmanned aerial vehicle system consisting of three drones for exclusive use and ownership by the Armed Forces of the Philippines.
Philippine service members receive new counterterrorism equipment from the Joint U.S. Military Assistance Group Philippines, as part of the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ defense modernization efforts and a U.S. government grant program aimed at assisting security forces conducting counterterrorism operations. (Photo courtesy of the US Embassy) | Manila Bulletin
In addition to the transfer, the U.S. government provided a Raven unmanned aerial vehicle system through the grant counterterrorism program.
As part of the grant, and in addition to the three unmanned aerial vehicles included in the Raven system, Philippine service members received training in the U.S. on its operations and maintenance.
The Raven is a hand-launched unmanned aerial vehicle that will increase the AFP’s capabilities to conduct intelligence collection, mission planning, and reconnaissance operations.
The equipment transfer and continued bilateral training efforts demonstrate the commitment between the Philippines and U.S. to work towards safer communities and the eradication of global terror networks.
http://news.mb.com.ph/2017/02/01/us-military-delivers-counterterrorism-equipments-to-ph-army-marine-corps/
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