Elbit Sytems Preparing Next Batch of ASCOD 2 Sabrah Light Tanks for Delivery to the Ohilippine Army

08 Juli 2024

Preparing delivery of next batch Sabrah Light Tank and Armored Recovery Vehicle to the Philippine Army (photos: MaxDefense)

Elbit Systems a leading Israeli defense company is currently preparing the next batch of ASOD 2 Sabrah Light Tanks for delivery to the Philippine Army.

The ASCOD 2 Sabrah Light Tanks are part of a procurement contract between the Philippine Army and Elbit Systems. 

The presence of these tanks in Israel ready for delivery indicates that Elbit Systems is prepared to send the next batch to the Philippines.

Although the exact number of tanks in the upcoming delivery is not yet certain this development is indeed exciting.

Originally the Philippine Army was scheduled to receive 18 Tanks with 105 mm guns one Command Vehicle and one Armored Recovery Vehicle.

So far at least 10 tanks and the command variant have been onfirmed to have been delivered.

The upcoming delivery is expected to enhance the Firepower and versatility of the Philippine Armed Forces providing a significant boost to the nation's defense capabilities.

Currently the Philippine Army boasts a fleet of 10 ASCOD 2 Sabrah  Light Tanks and one ASCOD 2 Command Post vehicle.

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