Philippines closes deal to buy 12 fighter-trainer planes

Philippine President Benigno Aquino on Sunday said the Philippines has inked a deal to buy 12 fighter-trainer planes to beef up its territorial defense operation. Speaking at the Philippine Military Academy in Baguio City, Aquino also said that bidding for the procurement of two twin-engine naval antisubmarine helicopters "is also set to begin."

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