US To Deliver 250 RPG Launchers, 1K M203 Grenade Launchers To Philippine Army
The United States government through Joint United States
Military Assistance Group (JUSMAG) in the Philippines will be soon transferring
250 rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) launchers and 1,000 M203 grenade launchers
along with other weapons to the Philippine Army.
This was announced by US Embassy in Manila after JUSMAG
delivered 1,040 2.75 rocket motors and 992 2.75-inched (diameter) rockets to
the Philippine Air Force (PAF) through the Mutual Logistics Support Agreement
(MLSA) Saturday, July 29.
“Through the MLSA, the [Armed Forces of the Philippines] is
able to receive select munitions and equipment from U.S. military stock in an
accelerated process reserved for allies and close partners of the United
States,” the US Embassy said.
“The munitions and weapons deliveries will enhance the AFP’s
counterterrorism capabilities, and directly support AFP members actively
engaged in counterterrorism operations in the southern Philippines, including
Marawi,” it added.
The US Embassy said United States is a proud and steadfast
ally of the Philippines and will continue to provide support to the AFP’s
long-term modernization goals and counterterrorism needs.
Source: UPH
US To Deliver 250 RPG Launchers, 1K M203 Grenade Launchers To Philippine Army
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