US EditionPhilippines assures China potential F-16 jets purchase not intended to harm any nation
- The Philippines plans to acquire F-16 fighter jets from the United States to strengthen its defense posture, as stated by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin.
- The U.S. State Department has approved the sale of 20 F-16 jets to the Philippines for $5.58 billion, according to the U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency.
- National Security Council spokesperson Jonathan Malaya assured that the jet purchase is not aimed at any specific country, including China.
- The sale aims to improve the Philippine military's capabilities, including maritime patrol and military interoperability, as reported by the Pentagon.
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Procurement of F-16 fighter jets for PH defensive posture
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines’ possible procurement of F-16 fighter jets from the United States is not intended for use against any specific country but rather to strengthen its overall defense posture, Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin said on Thursday. READ: US approves sale of 20 F-16 fighter jets worth $5.5 billion to PH “As far
Philippines assures China potential F-16 jets purchase not intended to harm any nation
MANILA: The potential purchase of F-16 jets by the Philippines from the United States does not harm the interests of any third party, including China, a Philippine security official said on Thursday
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Philippines assures China potential F-16 purchase not intended to harm any nation
MANILA (Reuters) - The potential purchase of F-16 jets by the Philippines from the United States does not harm the interests of any third party, including China, a Philippine security official said on Thursday.
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