State Department Approves Potential Military Sale to Philippines

The State Department approved a potential military sale to the Philippines worth about $126 million, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency said July 30. The sale includes scout, assault and “light support” boats with armaments and related equipment. The principal contractor for the scout and assault boats is Willard Marine Inc. The principal contractor for the light support boats will be selected “through an open competition contract,” the agency said. The sale also includes 156 machine guns, 36 Gatling guns, thermal scopes and thermal weapons sights, lasers, radios and boat spare parts.