https://www.policyforum.net/should-the-philippines-helicopter-deal-with-russia-go-ahead/ The APPS Policy Forum a public policy website devoted to Asia and the Pacific. Fri, 08 Apr 2022 00:01:47 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.7 https://www.policyforum.net/should-the-philippines-helicopter-deal-with-russia-go-ahead/#comment-13506 Fri, 08 Apr 2022 00:01:47 +0000 https://www.policyforum.net/?p=53198#comment-13506 The more pragmatic and risk-averse approach to procurement is probably to outsource helicopters elsewhere. Russian manufacturing capability is expected to take a significant downturn. Certainly, helicopters from Russia would be needing spare parts to maintain, along with possible upgrades, in the future. As Russia’s economy takes a hit and precarity becomes the norm for its society in general, the Philippines exposes itself to needless risks. India is already pivoting towards domestic production of military equipment rather than hoping for a business-as-usual relationship with Russia, I see no reason why the Philippines should tie its meager military fortunes with Russia.

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