By Alexis Romero
MANILA, Philippines - The bidding process for the acquisition of two anti-submarine helicopters worth P5.4 billion will start this week, the Department of National Defense (DND) said yesterday.
The procurement of the helicopters is expected to boost the country’s maritime defense capabilities.
A bid bulletin obtained by The STAR showed the bidding would be held on April 24.
The DND will have the bid invitation published this week to formally start the bidding process for the project that will cover the integrated logistics support for the helicopters including training for naval pilots.
“The two anti-submarine helicopters are primarily ship-based helicopters with mission essential equipment,” Navy spokesman Lt. Cmdr. Gregory Fabic told The STAR.
This will be the first time for the government to acquire anti-submarine helicopters.
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