SANGLEY, POINT, Philippines — The Philippine Navy will acquire new corvettes and fast craft as part of its modernization goals. Flag Officer in Command Vice Adm. Robert Empedrad said President Rodrigo Duterte recently approved the acquisition of two corvettes with an approved budget of P28 billion and eight fast attack craft/ interdiction craft missile with a budget of P10 billion. ADVERTISEMENTThe helicopters will complement the Jose Rizal-class frigates that will arrive next year. Three additional multi-purpose attack craft will also be delivered next month, which will be equipped with Spike-ER missile system by first quarter of 2020. The Navy chief also announced that the brand new Jose Rizal-class frigates from South Korea will be delivered in April and September next year, earlier than the previously announced delivery dates.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer June 18, 2019 01:44 UTC