Defence Secretary Delfin Lorenzana (Photo: Xinhua/VNA)Hanoi(VNA) - Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has approved the plan of the ArmedForces of the Philippines (AFP) to buy more aircraft and submarine, DefenceSecretary Delfin Lorenzana said on June 11.
The officer said the Philippines will purchase fighter jets, long-range patrolaircraft, combat utility helicopters, sniper rifles, modern army equipment anda submarine.
The Philippines is also looking at possible sources of submarine like theRepublic of Korea, Russia and other countries, Lorenzana told reporters.
Meanwhile, he said it might take some time before the Philippines can acquire asubmarine.
Security officials said last week that the AFP's plan to buy 12 multi-rolefighter jets and two frigates to beef up its air and sea arsenal.
On May 7, the Philippine Coast Guard unveiledplans to buy more weapons, including guns and water assets this year to beef uptheir fighting capability at sea.-VNA
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