The White House has announced that the US Government intends to transfer three C-130H Hercules tactical transport aircraft, two Island-class and two Marine Protector-class patrol vessels to the Philippines, pending applicable Congressional notification requirements.
These appear to be grants as part of US Military Assistance to the Philippines, these transfers will support the AFP modernization program by enhancing its maritime and tactical lift capabilities.
The White House statement also confirmed that the two Cyclone-class patrol vessels transferred to the Philippine Navy last month are already en route to the Philippines.
It would be remembered that the ships are scheduled to arrive in the Philippines on May 2023 from the US base in Manama, Bahrain.
(Da-Real)