Military Seeks To Boost Coastal Security With Light Boats From U.S.

The U.S. State Dept. has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale of scout, assault and light support boats to the Philippines, reports the U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency.

The proposed US$126 million deal covers 90 vessels for the Philippine army, including 36 30-foot (9-m) scout boats, 36 33-foot (10-m) assault boats and 18 53-foot (16-m) light support boats.

The scout and assault boats would be built by Willard Marine in California while the light support boats would...