US formalizes second warship offer to RP government
By Mario J. Mallari 02/20/2012The United States government has formally offered a second Hamilton class cutter to the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), particularly the Philippine Navy, which is hopeful that the ship could be commissioned before the year ends.
Navy Flag Officer in Command Vice Admiral Alexander Pama said the AFP will submit its acceptance letter to the US this week to pave the way for detailed discussion of the acquisition.
According to Pama, the AFP leadership received the formal offer from the US government last week stating the availability of US Coast Guard Dallas, a Hamilton class cutter vessel similar to BRP Gregorio del Pilar which was acquired from the US last year..... MORE
Source: The Daily Tribune
URL: http://www.tribuneonline.org/nation/20120220nat4.html
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