PH Coast Guard eyes Indian military equipment

By Franco Jose C. Baroña

Aug 28, 2023 12:03 am

THE Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) showed interest in procuring military equipment, including Advance Light Helicopters (ALHs), designed and developed by Indian defense firms.

This came to light following the visit of a five-member PCG delegation to New Delhi last week. The team, headed by PCG Commandant Admiral Artemio Manalo Abu, held a bilateral meeting with the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) to enhance maritime cooperation.

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