Philippine Air Force to acquire ten attack helicopters by 2013

The Philippine Air Force (PAF) is planning to acquire ten attack helicopters by the end of 2012, in an effort to upgrade its combat capabilities.
The acquisitions will form part of a P75bn ($1.8bn) modernisation programme for the Philippine Armed Forces.
PAF spokesman, lieutenant colonel Miguel Okol, was quoted by Agence France-Presse as saying that the new aircraft will replace the air force's ageing fleet of OV-10 Bronco and MG520 attack helicopters.
''The new aircraft will be used for internal security operations, border security and support operations," Okol added.
Okol said helicopters from Italy, the UK, France, Russia and South Africa are currently being considered for the contract, refusing to specify the models, and the cost of the acquisition, but confirmed the required funds have already been allocated by the Government.

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