Stop-gap measure: PH signs $700-M deal with South Korea for a squadron of FA-50s
The Philippines has signed a $700-million deal with the Korean Aerospace Industries (KAI) for 12 FA-50 aircraft to boost the country’s air defense capability.
Duterte brings precious gifts to repay Putin’s token donation
There are disturbing reports from the defense and military establishments over the unplanned procurement of military hardware from Russia’s Rosoboronexport, which was sanctioned by Washington to punish Moscow’s involvement in the Syrian conflict as well as the invasion of Ukraine’s Crimea region. By Manny Mogato
