DONALDSON Peter <br/><br/>
Defence for and from the Philippines/ 
Peter Donaldson 
 -  2018 
<br/><br/> A major defence modernisation effort was given by President Duterte as part of the Philippines modernisation programme.  The article highlights on spending boost  was equivalent to nearly US$2.74 billion and was on a gentle upward trend, naval vessels, tracked armoured vehicles the bulk of Philippine army's M113, fleet has come as aid from the US. Aircraft and combat utility and SAR helicopters. 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>PHILIPPINES -- DEFENCE