PH scraps Russian chopper deal

By Associated Press

Jul 28, 2022 12:15 am

THe Philippine government has scrapped a deal to purchase 16 Russian military transport helicopters due to fears of possible US sanctions, Philippine officials said.

Former Defense secretary Delfin Lorenzana said Tuesday night he canceled the P12.7-billion ($227 million) deal to acquire the Mi-17 helicopters in a decision last month that was approved by former president Rodrigo Duterte before their terms in office ended on June 30.

Chairman Delfin Lorenzana. File Photo

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