THE US State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) of F-16C/D Block 70/72 aircraft and anti-air and anti-surface missiles to the Philippines for a combined value of US$2.49bn. In a series of statements announcing the approval on June 24, the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) said that the possible sale included ten F-16C Block 70/72 aircraft, two F-16D Block 70/72 aircraft, 12 AGM-84L-1 Harpoon Block Ⅱ air launched missiles, two ATM-84L-1 Harpoon Block Ⅱ exercise missiles, 24 AIM-9X Sidewinder Block Ⅱ tactical missiles and 24 AIM-9X Block Ⅱ captive air training missiles.The possible FMS is linked to the Philippines' planned multi-role fighter procurement programme, with Manila also considering Saab's Gripen C/D fighter.
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