The Philippine Department of National Defence (DND) has signed a deal with Poland for eight new combat utility helicopters to modernise the country’s air force.

The proposed helicopter fulfils the Philippine Air Force’s (PAF) need for air lifting capability.

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Poland’s Swidnik will manufacture the helicopter as per a government-to-government contract worth PHP2.8bn ($60.6m), according to philstar.com.

Defence undersecretary for modernisation Antonio Romero said an initial delivery of four units was expected within a year.

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