AFP acquires new aircraft

By Kristina Maralit

Mar 08, 2023 12:34 am

PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday assured his administration's full support to the modernization efforts of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), particularly in the upgrading and acquisition of assets of the Philippine Air Force (PAF).

Marcos issued the statement after leading the acceptance, turnover and blessing of a C-295 aircraft procured from Spain at the Clark Air Base in Pampanga.

READY TO FLY President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. gets prepped before flying on a FA-50PH fighter jet during the capability demonstration flight on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at Clark Air Base in Pampanga. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN

Already have an active account? Log in here to continue reading.
Or
Subscribe to the Premium Subscription plan to access this subscriber-exclusive article.

Related Articles

Philippine Army acquiring US missile system

Party-list cause helps win over voters — poll

Comelec confirms Amil ambush election-related

Booklet for seniors' medicine not needed

2 Manila dining spots make iconic restaurants

Imee whips up support for Philippine film industry

New fuel price hike takes effect on Christmas Eve