12 South Korea Fighter Jets Ready for Delivery to Philippine
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21/10/2013 12:27:18
KAI F/A-50 light combat aircraft (photo : daum)
SEOUL – The Philippine and South Korean governments have agreed to fast-track Manila’s procurement of 12 lead-in fighter jets aimed at upgrading the defense capabilities of the Philippine Air Force (PAF).
President Aquino yesterday said the acquisition of the FA-50s for P18.9 billion had the approval of President Park Geun-hye.
“Both sides have agreed to expedite the purchase and the delivery of these planes,” Aquino told Manila-based reporters at the Grand Hyatt Hotel here.
“This is a government-to-government procurement, which came about after South Korea offered several models of fighter jets,” he added.
The PAF had been the butt of jokes after it acquired old F-5 fighter planes in 2005.
Secretary Herminio Coloma of the Presidential Communications Operations Office, who was present during the signing of the memorandum of understanding, said the acquisition of the Korean fighter jets is part of the Armed Forces modernization program.
“President Aquino said the agreement creates opportunities for expanding and strengthening the long-standing partnership between the two countries,” Coloma said.
He said the Philippines would procure more aircraft as well as armored vehicles and command-and-control equipment to boost the defense capabilities of the military and protect the country’s maritime territory.
(PhilStar)
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21/10/2013 05:31:34 ปินส์ซื้อ F/A 50 นี่ไม่แปลกใจครับนอกจากปินส์งบน้อยแล้วความสัมพันธ์ของเกาหลีและปินส์ดีมากครับ คนเกาหลีนี่แห่กันไปเรียนภาษาที่ปินส์ปีนึงเป็นแสนคนเลยนะครับ
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21/10/2013 07:32:07 อ่านข่าวนี้กันรึยังครับ รู้สึกว่า อุณหภูิม ทะเลจีนใต้เริ่มร้อนแรงขึ้นเรื่อย ๆ นะครับ
China asked Korea not to sell FA-50 fighter jets to the Philippines, the Yomiuri Shimbun reported Saturday. The daily said Beijing made the request ahead of a summit in Seoul between President Park Geun-hye and Philippines President Benigno Aquino on Oct. 17. Korea declined, saying it cannot accept "interference" in arms exports, an issue of its national interest, according to the daily. In their meeting, Park thanked Aquino for Manila’s decision to buy the FA-50 jets and urged a speedy signing of the contract. A government official here said, "The Philippines is engaged in a territorial dispute with China over the Spratly Islands, and that appears to be why Beijing protested several times through the Chinese Embassy and other channels." The government has officially denied the Yomiuri report, but officials privately admit it."Every time the Korean or Filipino media reported on the FA-50 sale, China reacted sensitively trying to confirm the reports through diplomatic channels," a government source said. But the official added the sale will go ahead. The Spratly Islands consist of around 30,000 tiny islands and reefs occupied by China, Taiwan, Vietnam and the Philippines. China has dispatched Navy ships to the South China Sea to bolster its presence there. The Philippines increased troop presence on the islands late last year and established a separate military command to handle their defense. Manila also recently decided to move some of its naval and air force bases near the South China Sea. There is speculation that the Philippines is acquiring the FA-50 jets to defend the Spratly Islands.The FA-50 is a light attack fighter jet based on the T-50 trainer jet. It can handle air-to-air and air-to-ground operations as well as taking on gunboats. The Philippines is also in talks with Korea to spend US$650 million to purchase Korean-made frigates. Indonesia and Vietnam, which have either bought or are about to buy Korean weapons. Indonesia signed deals in 2011 to buy 16 T-50 trainers for $400 million as well as three 1,200-ton submarines. Vietnam held its first military talks with Korea last year to expand cooperation in the field.
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