The US State Division has permitted an estimated $120m potential overseas navy sale of TH-73A coaching helicopters and related assist to the Philippines.
The Philippines’ request consists of TH-73A coaching helicopters, an plane simulator, spare engines, pack up kits, gas tanks, plane hoists and lifts, amongst different gadgets.
The TH-73A is supplied with the Genesys superior avionics IFR glass cockpit, that includes 4 IDU-680 shows in a dual-sided PFD/MFD format with twin redundant ADAHRS, twin GPS/FMS, different supporting sensors.
The US Protection Safety Cooperation Company has formally notified Congress of this potential sale.
The sale additionally encompasses US authorities and contractor-provided engineering, technical, logistics, transportation assist providers, and extra.
This proposed sale is meant to assist US overseas coverage and nationwide safety by enhancing the safety of a strategic accomplice that contributes to political stability, peace, and financial progress in Southeast Asia.
It goals to enhance the Philippines’ functionality to handle present and future threats by offering a platform for pilot coaching and ability improvement, fostering a proficient rotary wing aviator corps.
The principal contractor for this sale is AgustaWestland Philadelphia (Leonardo).
The newest sale follows the Philippines’ recent $5.6bn F-16 deal with the US.
GlobalData’s report forecasts an increase in the Philippines’ defence budget from $4.9bn in 2025 to $6.2bn in 2029, with a compound annual development charge (CAGR) of 6.2% over the interval.
The acquisition finances can also be projected to develop from $701.1m in 2025 to $849.9m in 2029, marking a CAGR of 4.9%.
