(Eagle News)–The Philippine Navy received its first-ever ship-borne missile systems, the Department of National Defense said on Wednesday, May 2.
Defense spokesperson Arsenio Andolong said the Spike-ER short range surface-to-surface missiles for its multi-purpose attack craft (MPAC) were “now undergoing Integration Phase under the guidance of the proponent, Rafael of Israel.”
The missiles were apart from the Typhoon MLS-ER launchers and Mini Typhoon 12.77mm remote-controlled weapon systems, the Navy said.
The country has allocated P125 billion over the next five years to acquire surveillance planes, and radar systems, among others.
