CAVITE CITY – Two more fast attack interdiction craft (FAIC) platforms, also known as the Acero-class gunboats from Israel were received by the Philippine Navy at the Commodore East Posadas Wharf here on Nov. 18.
The platforms will begin the mandatory enhancement, maintenance, and training prior to commissioning them as PG906 and PG907 under the Acero-class patrol vessels of the Fleet’s Littoral Combat Force and will begin.
The delivery is part of the FAIC Acquisition Project of the Revised AFP Modernization Program Horizon 2 contracted with Israel Shipyards which include a total of nine platforms, and the transfer of technology to bolster the PN’s shipbuilding capability.
“It marks another milestone in the Fleet’s resolve of reinforcing the country’s littoral/coastal defense with modern fast patrol combat vessels that have proven to be highly reliable in addressing current and emerging threats, and transnational crimes,” the PN said in a statement.
