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Philippines to Get 2 US Military Aircraft

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Philippines to Get 2 US Military Aircraft

C-23 Sherpa planes expected in December in a boost for the country’s capabilities.

Philippines to Get 2 US Military Aircraft
Credit: Flickr/US Embassy Manila

The Philippines is expected to receive two military aircraft from the United States later this year, the spokesman for the Southeast Asian state’s coast guard said this week.

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) had confirmed last year that it was in conversation with its U.S. counterparts for the transfer of two U.S. Army C-23 Sherpa planes, with additional aircraft also being considered. The planes were set to be transferred under the U.S. Excess Defense Articles program as of late 2014, indicating used U.S. military items provided to allied and partner countries at reduced or no cost.

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