A Philippine Air Force FA-50 (left) and US Air Force F-16 fighter jet (right) fly in formation during the US-Philippines joint air force military exercise dubbed ‘Cope Thunder’ at Basa Air Base in Pampanga on April 11, 2024. - Photo: AFP file
MANILA: The Department of National Defence (DND) announced on Saturday (June 14) the acquisition of 12 FA-50 Block 70 light combat aircraft from Korea Aerospace Industries, Ltd. (KAI).
The DND and the South Korean manufacturer sealed a deal earlier this month, formalising the contract valued at more than US$700 million.
