By Alexis Romero
MANILA, Philippines - The Department of National Defense (DND) is planning to acquire two brand new naval helicopters with anti-submarine capabilities to enhance the capabilities of the military.
DND Undersecretary Fernando Manalo said the department is now awaiting the issuance of an acquisition defense memorandum (ADM), which would start the procurement and would signal the project’s implementation.
Manalo said the ADM, which is a key component in the procurement process, would be issued by DND Secretary Voltaire Gazmin.
“(This acquisition is) part of our modernization program,” Manalo said, adding that each helicopter costs P2.5 billion.
The two helicopters are expected to be placed on the two Maestrale-class missile-firing warships to be acquired from Italy. There is no information yet as to where the helicopters would be procured.
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