The PA (Philippine Army)
announced the delivery of 28 Israeli upgraded APCs scheduled first quarter of
2015. This information was revealed by Lt. Col. Noel Detoyato Army spokesperson
Thursday.
The Delivery of 28 Upgraded APCs scheduled
for the first quarter of 2015. DND (Department of National Defense) announced the
payment of P882 million to the upgraded armored personnel carrier, bagged by the
Elbit Systems Ltd. An Israeli defense manufacturer will be done in tranches of
three.
Defense spokesperson Dr. Galvez said
that the first payment will be Php405 million and the second will be Php335
million and third at php142 million. Elbit Systems Ltd., announced formally thesigning
of PHP USD20 million last June 22.
The APC upgrades include 25mm
unmanned turrets, 12.7mm remote controlled weapon stations and fire control systems for 90mm turrets.
The APCs will be supplied over one—year
period.
The said contract marks a
significant breakthrough for Elbit Systems, as its first one awarded to the
company in Philippines.
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