US delivers ammo to AFP
BUTUAN CITY, Jan. 25 – Representatives from the
Joint United States Military Assistance Group delivered ammunition and
explosives to the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) through the Mutual
Logistics Support Agreement (MLSA) on January 18, 2018.
This helps further the military interoperability,
readiness, and effectiveness of both the United States and the
Philippines. Through the MLSA, the AFP
is able to receive select munitions and equipment from U.S. military stock
through an accelerated purchase process reserved for allies and close partners
of the United States.
The munitions and weapons deliveries will also
enhance the AFP’s counterterrorism capabilities.
The United States is a proud and steadfast ally of
the Philippines and will continue to engage in mutually beneficial military
cooperation to enhance the capabilities of our forces. (U.S.
Embassy/PIA-Caraga)
