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Tuesday, March 08, 2011

Philippine navy acquires US patrol ship

Hamilton classThe Philippine navy has said it had bought a large Hamilton-class patrol craft from the United States to help it guard its waters, amid tensions over territorial claims, notably with China.

The announcement was made by the new Philippine military chief of staff, Air Force Lieutenant-General Eduardo Oban, as he assumed his post.

"As I speak, Philippine navy officers are now in the United States... preparing to sail our first Hamilton class navy (vessel) to the Philippines," he said in a speech to troops.

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