25 January 2020
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte disclosed Thursday that he has secured orders for 12 Mi-17 medium-lift helicopters as its first official acquisition from Russia for the Philippine Air Force. Formal turnover of this cargo helicopters will be conducted during the first official state visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin to the Philippines. Another four will be provided to the Philippines on official grant from Russia.
The procurement has been officially signed during President Duterte’s visit to Russia in September last year. The Russian choppers, worth $14.7 million for every unit, are being acquired under the second phase of the military’s modernization program.
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