Sunday, December 4, 2016

Philippines looks to accelerate military procurement

From IHS Jane's 360 (Dec 2): Philippines looks to accelerate military procurement

The Philippines Department of National Defense (DND) has introduced measures to accelerate the procurement of military equipment, a DND official has confirmed to IHS Jane's.

The initiatives are intended to overcome the significant delays that the DND has experienced in some major programmes in recent years.

These have included the Philippine Navy's (PN's) recently concluded deal to procure light frigates from South Korea, an outstanding Philippine Army requirement for a shore-based missile system and 155 mm howitzers, and Philippine Air Force (PAF) projects to procure long-range patrol aircraft and close-air support aircraft.

The DND official said two primary initiatives are being pursued by the DND to accelerate defence procurement.

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http://www.janes.com/article/65935/philippines-looks-to-accelerate-military-procurement

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