DND inks defense deal with Turkish SSB

By Priam Nepomuceno – PNA

MANILA — The Department of National Defense (DND) and the Presidency of Defense Industries (SSB) of the Republic of Turkey signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on defense cooperation on Tuesday.

The signing took place at Philippine Air Force headquarters in Villamor Air Base, Pasay City, DND spokesperson Arsenio Andolong said in a message to reporters.

The MOU was signed by DND Secretary Delfin Lorenzana for the Philippines and President of Defense Industries of Turkey, Prof. Dr. Ismail Demir.

The MOU will focus on government-to-government acquisition, as well as the development, production, co-production, and transfer of defense technology between the DND and the SSB.

Popular

Gov’t vows to stabilize prices as inflation holds steady in October

By Brian Campued The administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. continues to pursue long-term reforms not just to stabilize commodity prices but also to...

D.A. expects palay farmgate prices to rise as PBBM extends rice import ban

By Brian Campued The Department of Agriculture (D.A.) expressed hope that the extension of the rice import ban would continue to raise farmgate prices of...

Palace won’t interfere with HOR Dolomite Beach probe, warns against politicking

By Dean Aubrey Caratiquet Citing an upcoming probe on Manila Bay’s Dolomite Beach to be held by the House of Representatives on November 17, the...

PBBM orders early release of 2025 year-end bonus, cash gift for gov’t workers

By Brian Campued Government workers are set to receive their 2025 year-end bonus that is equivalent to one month's basic salary as well as a...