Matapos ang dalawang pinag-lumaang patrol ships, dagdag na brand-new surveillance plane naman ang binigay ng Estados Unidos sa Pilipinas. Bahagi ito ng iba't ibang tulong na tinatanggap ng gobyerno mula sa mga kaalyadong bansa para palakasin ang kakayahan ng bansa na ipagtanggol ang sariling teritoryo.
May ulat si senior correspondent David Santos.
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00:00 This is the third unit of the newly made ISR or Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance
00:08 Aircraft that was given by the United States through a grant or donation that is worth
00:15 17.6 million US dollars.
00:18 In 2017, the first two units were delivered.
00:22 It was used a lot in the campaign of the military against terrorism and communism.
00:27 "We are able to determine the location of the enemy, the movements of the enemy, so
00:33 that we are able to relay this information to the grounds."
00:37 The ISR plane also played a big role in the government's response to various incidents
00:42 to find out the scope of the crime and the assistance needed.
00:46 The ISR plane has a 140 knots cruising speed and endurance of more than five hours of flight
00:52 time.
00:53 It is equipped with state-of-the-art sensors and communication system that can store real-time
00:59 intelligence and surveillance information.
01:02 Its role in maritime patrol and surveillance of the country's territories will be great.
01:08 "The capabilities of the C-208 will play an important role in collecting intelligence,
01:15 surveilling the Philippines' exclusive economic zone."
01:18 "Crucial in the light of an ever-changing geopolitical landscape in the region."
01:23 Last week, the Philippine Navy received two patrol boats from the US Navy that were followed
01:30 by a brand new airplane.
01:33 "We will see more exchanges as the days come."
01:37 Defense Chief Gilbert Teodoro is urging the AFP modernization program to be re-imposed
01:43 so that the purchase of additional military equipment will continue, especially for territorial
01:50 defense.
01:51 "Definitely, that has to be evaluated because depending on the evolving threat, our modernization
02:00 program will also depend on that shift in our strategy.
02:04 This time, we are focusing on really projecting our defenses to include the nine features
02:12 that are being occupied by the Philippines."
02:15 Teodoro said that the AFP should review the newly submitted list of equipment.
02:27 "It's slower to finish our review.
02:31 The equipment is very expensive and we have to build up our capabilities as soon as possible.
02:38 So this cannot be delayed.
02:40 And we are working day and night."
02:42 Aside from the limited funds, the DND wants the government to temporarily provide the
02:47 assistance provided by the allied nations to strengthen the AFP, especially in the face
02:54 of various threats to the defense of our sovereignty.
02:59 From Pampanga, David Santos, CNN Philippines.