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Tuesday, May 24, 2011

AFP to acquire 2 more modern seacraft from US

USCGC HamiltonThe Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is seriously considering the acquisition of two more modern large Hamilton-class patrol crafts to shore up its naval defense capabilities and aptly defend the country’s 200-mile exclusive zone from foreign intruders, particularly in the disputed Spratly group of islands in the South China Sea.

The AFP spokesman, Commodore Juan Miguel Rodriguez, disclosed yesterday that the plan had already been discussed by top military officials even as formal communications have yet to be made to the President and as well as to the US government, which is offering the Hamiltons to the world market.

“I’m sure that it has already been discussed. The United States is offering the Hamiltons there in the world market,” Rodriguez said.

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