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Philippines Set to Receive Turkish-Made Attack Helicopters
The United States reportedly approved export licenses for the helicopters, which are powered by American engines, earlier this month.
May 28, 2021
Turkish Aerospace Industries’ TAI T-129 ATAK helicopter, six of which have been purchased by the Philippines.
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The Philippines expects the delivery of two Turkey-made T-129 Tactical Reconnaissance and Attack (ATAK) helicopters in September, the defense department said Tuesday.
The delivery is part of a larger effort by Manila to bolster its defense as it negotiates the renewal of a key military agreement with Washington and copes with continued Chinese incursions in the disputed South China Sea.
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The first two units of Turkish-made T-129 Attack Helicopters is expected to be delivered to the Philippine Air Force in September this year.
A total of six T-129 Helicopters will be acquired with a total contract price of $270 million from Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) under a government-to-government mode of procurement, an Philippine MoD release said.
“Based on latest developments, we are expecting the first two units of T-129 Attack Helicopters for the Philippine Air Force to be delivered this September,” Philippine Department of National Defense Spokesperson Dir. Arsenio Andolong said in the release.