PH inks MOU for fighter jets from Sweden

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines and Sweden have signed an agreement that could pave the way for Stockholm to secure a major deal to supply multirole fighter aircraft for the Philippine Air Force (PAF).

Acting Defense Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. and Swedish Defense Minister Pl Jonson signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on defense materiel cooperation on Saturday on the sidelines of Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore.

“The agreement opens up opportunities for Swedish defense industries to participate in the Armed Forces of the Philippines modernization program as well as for possible joint initiatives in support of the Philippines’ thrust to achieve a self-reliant d…

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