MR/ASW aircraft for the Philippines

The Philippines have decided to procure new maritime surveillance and anti-submarine warfare (ASW) aircraft for its Air Force. The DND invited bidders to respond to its programme to field a long-range patrol aircraft (LRPA). Two aircraft are sought and these are required to be capable of ASW missions as well as maritime patrol. The Phil.AF currently operates a single Fokker F27-200MPA that entered service in February 1981 and one N22SL Nomad Searchmaster.