The country is making sure all the necessary funds for the modernization
of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is well spent, a step that has
been taken seriously since there are a lot of catching up to create a credible
and respected military organization in this part of the planet.
Big
news came as the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has approved and
released on April 19, 2021 a Special Allotment Release Order (SARO) with amount
of PHP835,128,700.00 for the 155mm Self-Propelled Howitzer Acquisition Project
for Philippine Army.
DBM said the SARO will “cover the funding requirements for the
155mm Self-Propelled Howitzer Acquisition Project of the Philippine Army under
the Revised Armed Forces of the Philippines Modernization Program.”
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| (Elbit ATMOS 155mm self-propelled howitzer system. Photo c/o Elbit Systems) |
The DBM, in December 2019, also released a SARO with amount of
PHP339,867,865.00 to cover the 15% advance payment for the said project.
At
around second quarter last year, popular MaxDefense Philippines Page said the
DND has released the Notice to Proceed (NTP) for the acquisition of
self-propelled artillery from Israeli company Elbit Systems Land & C4I.
In preparation for the arrival of self-propelled artillery, the
Philippine Army has activated 2 field artillery batteries under the Army
Artillery Regiment (AAR).
The Army said field artillery batteries will help in troop
maneuver to destroy, neutralize, and suppress the enemies through its fire
support to maneuver units.
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