PH receives new batch of Black Hawk helicopters

The Philippines formally received five more units of Black Hawk helicopters purchased by the government from Poland on Saturday, Dec. 4.

Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff Gen. Andres Centino and Defense Sec. Delfin Lorenzana led the turnover ceremony of the helicopters and its blessing at Clark Airbase.

This is the third and final batch of new choppers that the government bought.

The government has ordered a total of 16 helicopters. – Report from Mark Fetalco/PG

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