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MANILA - The Philippine Air Force (PAF) on Tuesday said it is in the process of choosing between the latest model of the American-made Lockheed Martin F-16s and the Swedish-made Saab JAS-39 for its multi-role fighter (MRF) project. "(The) two last contenders, (for the PAF MRF project are the) F-16V Block 50/52 Variant and the JAS-39 Gripen C/D+ Version," PAF spokesperson, Col. Maynard Mariano, said. Mariano said while the MRF project has been approved, the government has yet to allocat...

Philippine Air Force chief Lt. Gen. Connor Anthony Canlas (Screengrab from Laging Handa briefing) MANILA - Philippine Air Force (PAF) chief Lt. Gen. Connor Anthony Canlas on Monday said the service's multi-role fighter (MRF) project has been approved by President Rodrigo R. Duterte. "Ang MRF acquisition natin ay na-approve na ng ating Presidente subalit ang pagpili kung anu mismo ang model, type ay nasa pipeline pa kasi madaming pong proponents na nag-ooffer sa atin subalit dadaan po it...