As part of the counter terrorism effort, US military has transferred rockets and munitions to the Armed Forces of the Philippines to counter ISIS-aligned groups in Marawi.
In a statement provided to the press, the transfer was made by the Joint United States Military Assistance Group(JUSMAG) through the Mutual Logistics Support Agreement(MLSA) with the AFP.
In a statement provided to the press, the transfer was made by the Joint United States Military Assistance Group(JUSMAG) through the Mutual Logistics Support Agreement(MLSA) with the AFP.
The US embassy reported that officials from the JUSMAG delivered recently 1,040 2.75 inches rocket motors and 992 rockets to the Philippine Air Force(PAF).
The AFP is able to receive select munitions and equipment from US military stock in an accelerated process reserved for allies and close partners of the United States.
"These timely transfers greatly enhance the Armed Forces of the Philippines' counter terrorism efforts," the statement read.
On July 27, the US government delivered the donated 2 new Cessna 208B intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance aircraft.
The AFP is able to receive select munitions and equipment from US military stock in an accelerated process reserved for allies and close partners of the United States.
"These timely transfers greatly enhance the Armed Forces of the Philippines' counter terrorism efforts," the statement read.
On July 27, the US government delivered the donated 2 new Cessna 208B intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance aircraft.
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