A look at the significance of the move for the wider defense relationship.
Secretary Lorenzana and his delegation attended the Defense and Security Equipment International Exhibition (DSEI 2019) in London from 10-13 September 2019.
The Philippine Navy (PN)’s capabilities to protect the country’s waters and land Marine troops were significantly boosted with the activation of four more amphibious assault vehicles (AAVs) and three more multi-purpose attack craft (MPACs).
The capability to launch an attack from the sea straight into land is basic and essential for militaries of coastal states, and the Philippines is now catching up with the acquisition of brand new amphibious assault vehicles