Showing posts with label DTN PHILIPPINES. Show all posts
Showing posts with label DTN PHILIPPINES. Show all posts

Thursday, March 22, 2012

DTN News - PHILIPPINE DEFENSE NEWS: Philippine Defence Secretary Voltaire Gazmin Inspects Troops In Taguig City, South Of Manila

DTN News - PHILIPPINE DEFENSE NEWS: Philippine Defence Secretary Voltaire Gazmin Inspects Troops In Taguig City, South Of Manila

(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - March 22, 2012: Philippine Defence Secretary Voltaire Gazmin (C) inspects troops during the 115th Philippine Army Day, while arriving at military headquarters in Taguig city, south of Manila March 22, 2012. 

Gazmin said the Philippines will ask for U.S. assistance in tracking down the path of North Korea's planned rocket launch and ask Pyongyang to heed warning from U.S. and Japan to stop the launch to avoid tension in the region.

Friday, March 9, 2012

DTN News - PHILIPPINE DEFENSE NEWS: Philippine Military Received Four Sokol Combat Utility Helicopters From Poland

DTN News - PHILIPPINE DEFENSE NEWS: Philippine Military Received Four Sokol Combat Utility Helicopters From Poland

(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - March 9, 2012:  A brand new Polish multi-role Sokol Combat Utility helicopter prepares to take off with some members of the media following turnover ceremony to the Philippine Air Force at Clark Air Base, Pampanga province, 100 kilometers (63 miles) north of Manila, Philippines Friday March 9, 2012. 

The Philippine military received on Friday four of eight Polish multi-role helicopters worth about $66 million as part of a modernization program for one of Asia's most poorly-equipped armed forces.