MANILA, Philippines — The Department of National Defense has restarted the bidding for the acquisition of two landing platform docks for the Philippine Navy. This would be the fourth attempt to acquire such vessels, seen to enhance the Navy’s amphibious landing missions and transport tasks. ADVERTISEMENTThree attempts had earlier failed since 2019 for various reasons, according to two security officials privy to the matter. The DND is allocating P5.56 billion for two strategic sealift vessels, with four landing craft utility and four units of rigid hull inflatable boats. In a related development, the potential acquisition of two corvettes from South Korea appeared to be nearing the final stages.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer October 04, 2021 03:33 UTC