THE Philippine Air Force (PAF) leadership was aware of problems concerning acquisition of the 21 UH-1 helicopters and had rejected most of the amendments to the Terms of Reference (TOR) requested by the supplier, including those that pertain to night vision goggle (NVG) compatibility and the use of VHF FM radios.

A report by the Technical Working Group (TWG) headed by Brig. Gen. Conrado Parra dated July 7, 2014 and addressed to the “Commanding General, PAF” indicated that Rice Aircraft Services Inc. (RASI) the supplier of the questioned helicopters, sought to amend 22 provisions in the TOR which, sources said, was awkward because the contract was awarded to it on the condition that it would deliver what was required under the TOR.

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