Philippine Navy Preparing to Sail First Hamilton Class to Philippine

Hamilton class (photo : Seawaves)

07 March 2011 by DEFENSE STUDIES

MANILA, Philippines - The Philippine Navy said Monday it had bought a large Hamilton-class patrol craft from the United States to help it guard its waters amid tensions over territorial claims, notably with China. The announcement was made by the new Philippine military chief of staff, Air Force Lieutenant-General Eduardo Oban, as he assumed his post.