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HIGH-SPEED SEACRAFT. The Philippine Navy boosts further its fleet with the arrival of two more Fast Attack Interdiction Craft designed for high-speed operations, equipped with advanced missile systems and sophisticated on-board technology, thereby enhancing the Navy’s capability to conduct rapid and effective maritime interdiction operations..THE Philippine Fleet has welcomed the delivery of two more Fast Attack Interdiction Craft platforms at Pier 15 of South Harbor, Manila.
These two FAICs, to be designated with bow numbers PG908 and PG909, will be the seventh and the eight fast boats under the Acero-class patrol models. “Similar with their predecessors, the newly delivered platforms are designed for high-speed operations, featuring advanced missile systems and sophisticated onboard technology, which enhances the Philippine Navy’s capability to conduct rapid and effective maritime interdiction operations.” Philippine Fleet commander Rear Admiral Renato David said.
He said that the arrival of these vessels underscores the continued modernization of the Philippine Navy and represents a crucial step toward bolstering the Self-Reliant Defense Posture program of the country.
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