THE Department of National Defense (DND) should acquire more missile-capable trainer jets in the next five years amid increased Chinese aggression in the West Philippine Sea islands within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ).
Defense Undersecretary Fernando Manalo, also officer-in-charge of the Defense Acquisition Office, made the proposal in response to a query of Rep. Carlos Zarate of Bayan Muna party-list on the country’s 2014 purchase of P18.9-billion South Korean squadron of 12 FA-50 lead-in fighter trainer jets that can deliver short-range missiles.
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