Iran’s submarine fleet (Jerusalem Post photo courtesy)
MANILA — A French firm has extended an offer to the Philippine Navy, proposing the supply of submarines and assistance in developing the country’s submarine force.
The Naval Group, a prominent French company specializing in naval defense design, development, and construction, has taken the initiative by presenting its initial technical and financial proposal to support the Navy in establishing a submarine force.
In a significant step, the Naval Group inaugurated its offices in Makati on Wednesday.
On Thursday, Loic Beaurepaire, the corporate sales director for the Philippines at Naval Group, shared the details of the company’s offerings with the media.
Beaurepaire outlined two programs that the Naval Group presented to the Philippine government.
The first program involves an anti-torpedo system, with a contractual milestone expected to be achieved later this year.
The second program focuses on the creation of a submarine fleet.
In this regard, the Naval Group has proposed a strategic partnership that would provide the Philippines with the necessary military and industrial autonomy it requires.
(ai/mnm)
