The Philippine Navy (PN) is reportedly seeking to acquire three of six Abukuma-class destroyer escorts that Japan is planning to decommission. The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force will gradually retire the type as it introduces Mogami-class frigates. According to Philippine Daily Inquirer, the PN’s Flag Officer-in-Command Vice Admiral Jose Maria Ambrosio Ezpeleta had said a proposal […]
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