By GENALYN D. KABILING
Philippines Will Be Buying Combat Aircraft, Radar From Italian Firms
MANILA, Philippines --- The Philippine government will buy military aircraft and equipment from Italy.
The purchase of Italian military equipment was announced by Malacañang after President Benigno S. Aquino III met with Italian Defense Minister Giampaolo Di Paola yesterday.
The meeting sought to forge “strong defense cooperation between the two countries,” according to a Palace press statement.
Among the equipment being considered for procurement are “medium lift aircraft, coast watch system radar, multi-role combat aircraft, and long-range patrol aircraft,” the Palace said.
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