President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday said he wants to buy “precision-guided” weapons from Russia amid the government’s offensive against Islamic extremists in Mindanao.
During the traditional dinner with Armed Forces of the Philippines Council of Sergeant Majors in Malacanang, the president disclosed he would visit Russia sometime in March or April.
Duterte said he will be accompanied by Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana to meet with their Russian counterparts and discuss the possible acquisition of “precision-guided ” armaments.
“We are talking about precision-guided [arms]. Hindi ko kailangan ng (I don’t need) anti-aircraft. Rebelde lang naman ‘to (They’re just rebels). But we are facing a very serious threat…,” he said, addressing Lorenzana.
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