Australia Donates P413 Million in Drone Technology to PCG

Australia bares P1B maritime assistance

AUSTRALIA has announced more than P1.09 billion in fresh maritime assistance for the Philippines, including a P413 million package of advanced drone technology for the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and a P678 million investment to strengthen civil maritime cooperation over the next four years, the Australian Embassy in Manila said on Tuesday.Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong made the announcement in Manila on Tuesday as Australia and the Phi…

Australia donates P413 million in drone technology to PCG

The Australian government has pledged A$10 million (P413 million) in cutting-edge drone technology and operator training to the Philippine Coast Guard, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong announced yesterday.

Australia to provide Philippines with underwater drones, UAV systems: Embassy

MANILA: Australia will provide the Philippines with a 413 million Philippine peso (about US$7 million) aid package, under which the country's coast guard will receive underwater drones, counter-drone systems, as well as heavy and long-range UAVs, Sputnik/RIA Novosti reported, citing the Australian Embassy in Manila on Tuesday (July 21).

Australia to provide P413-M drone technology, training to PCG

The Australian government will provide an additional P413 million in advanced drone technology and operator training to the Philippine Coast Guard, the Australian Embassy in Manila announced.