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The Philippine Air Force (PAF) is preparing to launch its fourth bid to procure six close-air support (CAS) aircraft and an accompanying logistics support package for PHP4.9 billion says IHS Jane’s report.
The programme is expected to be competed for by two aircraft: the Embraer EMB 314 Super Tucano and Beechcraft T-6 Texan II, a US version of the Swiss Pilatus PC-9 Advanced Turbo Trainer.
A source told IHS Jane’s that the request for proposals (RFP) is expected to be issued “very soon,” adding that recent delays in the programme were due to changes in administration in the Philippines.
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