DND Shopping Around for Heavy Weapons, Trucks
MANILA, Philippines - The Department of National Defense (DND) is in the market for heavy guns as well as military trucks for the Philippine Army (PA) in line with its ongoing efforts to modernize the military.
While
there was no mention of the exact amount allotted for the procurement,
Defense Undersecretary Antonio Romero said they are looking forward to
the purchase of 155mm howitzers for the Army.
At present, the Army is heavily dependent on 105mm howitzers, which only have a maximum range
of less than 12 kilometers (air distance), for its counterterrorism,
counterinsurgency and anti-lawlessness campaign, especially in
Mindanao.
The 155
mm howitzers, which have a range of 15 kilometers (air distance), will
boost the Army’s reach into enemy lines, considering that most areas of
conflict in the country are confined to rugged terrain.