Aquino III Signed Law for Armed Forces of the Philippines Modernization

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 1

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What happened

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Benigno Aquino III signed the law establishing the Revised AFP Modernization Program (RAFPMP) in December 2012. The program was designed to provide the Armed Forces of the Philippines with new assets and phase out obsolete equipment from its inventory. The program has since faced funding constraints and delays.

From rappler.com

Why it matters

Some supportBrind's analysis of the reports

The program mandates increased spending for external defense by the Armed Forces of the Philippines. This legislative funding for national defense spending could drive procurement contracts for defense systems and military units.

From rappler.com

Who's involved

Benigno Aquino IIIEnacted the legislation concerning the modernization program of the Armed Forces of the Philippines.
Armed Forces of the PhilippinesThe combined military forces mandated to protect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Philippines.
PhilippinesThe archipelagic country whose sovereignty the Armed Forces of the Philippines is responsible for protecting.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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Heckler & KochSpeculative
Might see increased revenue from procurement contracts driven by AFP modernization funding.
Lockheed MartinSpeculative
May secure procurement contracts due to increased AFP modernization funding.
PhilippinesSpeculative
Could see increased national defense spending via legislative funding.

Coverage

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Oct 1rappler.com