PH Navy beefs up defense with 2 patrol craft from Israel

By Arlie O. Calalo

Sep 06, 2022 11:08 pm

THE Philippine Navy (PN) on Tuesday formally welcomed two brand-new, missile-capable Shaldag Mk. V fast attack interdiction craft-missile (FAIC-M) during its christening ceremony at its headquarters.

Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff LtGen. Bartolome Vicente Bacarro was the keynote speaker. He was with his wife Soledad as lady sponsor who initiated the traditional breaking of the sacrificial bottle of wine on the FAIC-Ms.

SEA POWER Armed Forces Chief LtGen. Bartolome Vicente Bacarro leads the Philippine Navy in welcoming the arrival of the BRP Nestor Acero (PG901) and BRP Lolinato To-ong (PG902) on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022. The two patrol boats were among nine Shaldag Mk V that were contracted with Israel Shipyards Ltd. PHOTO BY JOHN RYAN BALDEMOR

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