Philippines Immigration focus on Life in the Philippines: According to a report by China Defense Science and Technology Information Center on February 19, AgustaWestland has signed a contract with the Philippine Navy for the procurement of 2 AW109 Power naval helicopters.
It is reported that the helicopters purchased by the Philippines will be used to perform a series of maritime missions, including the protection of the Exclusive Economic Zone, surface reconnaissance, search and rescue, and maintaining maritime security. This procurement contract brings the total number of AW109 helicopters purchased by the Philippine Navy to 5, with the first 3 already in service.
As early as 2013, the Philippine Air Force also purchased 8 helicopters of this type. The helicopters ordered by the Philippines this time are scheduled to be delivered in the second half of this year.
