U.S. to Transfer Three C-130H Aircraft, Four Patrol Boats to Philippines

The United States has committed to send three C-130H Hercules cargo aircraft and four patrol boats to the Philippine Air Force (PAF).

"Any equipment/platform that can augment our cargo airlift fleet will be of great help in the transport of personnel and logistics for our focused military operations," PAF spokesperson Col. Ma. Consuelo Castillo said in a message to reporters Tuesday.

The White House confirmed in a statement that it is transferring two Island-class and two Protector-class patrol vessels and three C-130H aircraft pending "applicable Congressional notification requirements".

Additionally, two Cyclone-class patrol vessels are now enroute to the Philippines after its transfer shortly after its decommissioning on March 31 in Bahrain.