What happen to the Multi Role Fighter Jets planning to acquire by the Philippine Air Force?.
Remember that it was announced many times that the country will buy Multi Role Fighter Jets but for now, it remains that there is no confirmed news of what and when the Philippines will have it.
If you remember, only two remaining qualifiers were selected as Multi Role Fighter Jets by the country.
This is the JAS39 Gripen of Sweden and F16 Block 70/72 Viper of the United States.
According to the latest news, the Philippines is expected to realize the hoped-for Multi Role Fighter Jets after the year 2022. This is expected at the end of the term of our beloved President Rodrigo Roa Duterte.
The said news regarding the country's MRF Acquisition Project came directly from the chief of the Armed Forces of The Philippines, AFP Chief General Gilbert Gapay. this is what he answered in the meeting when ask question about the MRF.
The country's MRF Acquisition Agreement is one of the big tickets of the Administration which was started in April of 2019. It is included in the Revised Armed Forces Of The Philippine Modernization Program Phase 2. and the said Project worth is staggering $ 1.18 billion, for a dozen or more MRF units. Which only 2 remaining qualifiers, are entered into the final stage of selection, This are the JAS39 Gripen made in Sweden and the f16 Block 70/72 Viper of the United States.
According to a newspaper that is a well-known critic of the current administration. It is said that the MRF made in the United States has more potential than its rival made in Sweden.
This was after US Air Force Secretary Barbara Barrett arrived in the country last November. it was said that the f16 block 70 Viper has more advantage to be selected, according to the official when ask by the said newspaper.
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