AFP acquires 3 new aircraft

By Francis Earl Cueto

Apr 08, 2022 12:04 am

THE Armed Forces of the Philippines on Wednesday acquired two new T-129 ATAK helicopters from Turkey and a C-295 medium lift aircraft from Spain.

A turnover rite led by Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana was held at the 250th Presidential Airlift Wing Hangar in Villamor Airbase, Pasay City, the AFP said in a statement.

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