Manila, Nov 7, 2024 (AFP) - Philippine coast guard to acquire 40 fast patrol craft from France

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2024-11-07

The Philippines said Thursday its coast guard will acquire 40 fast patrol craft from France, with plans to deploy some of them in disputed areas of the South China Sea. The deal is the "largest so far single purchase" in Manila's ongoing effort to modernise its coast guard, with deliveries set to start in four years, Philippine Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Ronnie Gil Gavan told a news conference. He declined to provide specifications for the ve......

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