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| Philippine Army M113 APC (Image: Wiki Commons) |
Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana of Philippines vowed Tuesday, September 20, 2016, to support the acquisition of more upgraded M113A2 APC (Armored Personnel Carrier) for the Philippine Army. After the close inspection of the M113A2 APC, Lorenzana emphasized that he will concentrate on the allotment of additional budget for the purchase of more APCs.
In March 2015, Philippine Army has take delivery of 28 upgraded M-113A2 armored vehicle for the Mechanized Infantry Division of the Philippine Army (PA), including 10 Fire Support Vehicles (FSV) with 76mm turret, 10 equipped with Remote Control Weapons System (RWS) and another 4 units of Armored Recovery Vehicle.
Elbit System from Israel has upgraded 28 M-113A2 granted by US Defense Security Cooperation Agency in the Philippines.
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