President Rodrigo Duterte said 12 helicopters from Russia will soon be added to the Philippines' military arsenal. In an interview with a Russian television network that aired Friday, Duterte explained that the plan to purchase military equipment from Russia has been delayed due to budget constraints.
"There's always not enough to go around with... Just because Russia is a friend, it doesn’t follow that we abscond or do not pay our debts," Duterte said.
"But we have placed the orders now — 12 military helicopters, cargo choppers," he said.
Last year, the Armed Forces of the Philippines said it was considering buying 16 chopper units as well as arms from Russia as part of its modernization program, which Duterte wants completed before his term ends in 2023.
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