Rapid Fire July 3, 2013: Philippines to Buy Italian Frigates by Editorial Staff | Jul 3, 2013 | Bases & Infrastructure, Britain/U.K., Daily Rapid Fire, Fighters & Attack, India, Middle East - Other, Policy - Doctrine, Power Projection, Surface Ships - Combat, Transport & Utility, UAVs, USA* The Philippines is to buy 2 Maestrale-class frigates from Italy, confirming reports from last year, and following President Benigno Aquino III’s vows to modernize the country’s air force. * India’s state-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. (HAL)...
