Good news for the
Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) as its face pace modernization under the
Duterte administration continues as brand new airplanes are added to its
existing armaments.
The United States of America (USA) the country’s
military and mutual defense treaty ally has just donated four Cessna planes as
part of a P298.1-million ($5.8-million) grant under its Foreign Military
Financing (FMF) program.
The Cessna 172 Skylark
planes will be used by the Philippine Naval Air Wing to train new naval
aviators, as well as to maintain the capabilities of current pilots and the
technical expertise of aviation mechanics.
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“This project displays
the United States’ commitment to our Philippine partners to invest in their
long-term success,” said US embassy Chargé d’Affaires ad interim Heather
Variava.
“Together, the United
States and the Philippines will continue to make great strides in the pursuit
of a free and open maritime environment,” she added.
The turnover completed
the transfer of the four Cessna planes that arrived and were reassembled on
location in December 2021.
Prior to the
aircraft’s delivery, the US provided pilot and mechanic training to 24
Philippine service members in Kansas City in August and September 2021.
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The entire package
also included the shipment of spare parts and an integral logistics support
package, as well as three US-sourced Robinson R44 helicopters to be delivered
later this year.
“These air assets will
significantly improve the navy’s ability to prepare naval pilots for the
crucial task of monitoring and safeguarding our maritime territories and
domain,” said Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana.
“As we rejoice over
this milestone, we also recognize the productive and enduring relationship
between the United States and the Philippines, which is the key to the success
of this acquisition program… We acknowledge our shared commitment to help
preserve the peace and security in the Indo-Pacific region,” he added.
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