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How will new longer-range aircraft boost Manila’s South China Sea surveillance?

07 Oct 2026, 11:00 UTC · 1 source
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🚨 PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD TO RECEIVE 3 US AIRCRAFT Two of the aircraft will be modified for improved surveillance. The three second-hand, extended-range King Air 350-series aircraft were awarded under a US$39.6 million contract by the United States Navy on September 28. Source: South China Morning Post #Manila #SouthChinaSea #aircraft #surveillance

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