12 Lead in Fighter jets budget approved and released

DBM (Department of Budget and Management) released its special allotment order or (SARO) for the acquisition of 12 fighter jet trainers from South Korea to the Philippine Military.

The information was confirmed by the Defense Undersecretary Manalo for the FA-50s fighter jet acquisition issued by DBM last June 24.

With SARO released order, Philippine national defense authorities can issue notice or NTP” Manalo said on an interview. Once the NTP will be received by the supplier, the implementation of the contract will start.


Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) and Philippine government have agreed to sign a contract thereafter the awarding by the bidding committee for the procurement of 12 fighter jet trainer last March.

The procurement of this jet was considered to be the biggest item acquired by  Philippine government to the Philippine military in the call for Philippine Military Modernization program, aims to enhance its capabilities to protect its territory at the same time upgrade for Philippine Air Force.

Philippine government aggressively upgrades its military capabilities in preparation for unexpected territorial threats, like what happen on West Philippine Sea.

Delivery of those FA-50s fighter jet trainers will be completed by the year 2017.

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