Sunday, June 26, 2011

PAF TO RECEIVE P14 BILLION FOR MODERNIZATION


By Alexis Romero (The Philippine Star)

About P14 billion of the P40 billion allotted by MalacaƱang to upgrade military capability will go to the Philippine Air Force, PAF chief Lt. Gen. Oscar Rabena said over the weekend.

Under its modernization plan, the PAF will acquire a long-range aircraft to patrol the country’s territorial waters. Rabena said the P14 billion would be used to acquire radar and aircraft that would enhance the PAF’s patrol capability. [ FULL STORY ]