The ongoing efforts by the Duterte administration
in fulfilling the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Modernization program
might get its major boost when the president visits Russia this week.
Department of National Defense Delfin Lorenzana said that Russia most likely to offer
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte various defense equipments during his second
visit.
"Siyempre they will interest us to buy their
equipment: transport helicopters, attack helicopters, multirole fighters,
sh(i)ps, drones, tanks, etc. They will give us a catalog of their products for our
consideration," Lorenzana said in a message to reporters when asked on
what the President's visit to Russia.
Russian Kilo-class submarine (photo credit to owner) |
The Defense chief readily clarified that he is not
privy on whether this offer will include the diesel powered Russian-Kilo class
diesel submarines which it had offered before.
"Maybe. But I am not sure," Lorenzana
stressed.
Russia
committed to help Philippine defense needs
Last week, Russian Ambassador to the Philippines Igor
Khovaev told reporters that Russia reiterates its commitment to help the
Philippines strengthen its defense capabilities.
"Our country is committed to helping the
Philippines increase defense capabilities," Ambassador Igor Khovaev told
reporters during a press conference
"We are open to many options, we are ready to
supply sophisticated arms and weapons to help the country in staff training,
(on) joint drills and exercises we are ready to coordinate our efforts, and of
course we want to transfer our best technologies in all of the developing
countries," the Russian ambassador adds.
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