(Esquire-Philippines) The Philippine Navy received two new Fast Attack Interdiction Craft missile boats last week made by Israel Shipyards, joining two patrol gunboats that arrived last year. Five more will be delivered within the next two years. Each comes with remote-stabilized weapons, short-range missiles, 30mm main cannons, and .50 caliber heavy machine guns. Philippine Navy Chief Vice Admiral Toribio Adaci Jr. said the Navy may acquire 15 more Israeli-made missile boats in the future.
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