President Marcos signed the Self-Reliant Defense Posture (SRDP) Revitalization Act, which expands on the defense strategy set by his father and namesake
President Marcos presents a signed copy of the Self-Reliant Defense Posture Revitalization Act at the Ceremonial Hall in Malacañang Palace on October 8, 2024. Speaker Martin Romualdez , Senate President Francis Escudero and other members of the 19th Congress witnessed the signing ceremony.
“We will prioritize R&D to develop systems that meet our unique requirements stay ahead of evolving threats—particularly asymmetrical threats that traditional systems may not be completely equipped to address,” he explained. The National Defense Industry Development Plan will guide the government in implementing the law. “It prioritizes the production of critical defense materiel here at home—from small arms and tactical vehicles to more sophisticated systems,” according to the President.
“With this Act, we are broadening our perspective on defense. We are not just looking at tanks and rifles; we are building capacities that address these unconventional dangers head-on,” Mr. Marcos said.
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