The Philippine Navy is pushing ahead to acquire eight Shaldag-class patrol boats to replace its medium-sized patrol craft that have been in use since the mid-1990s.The boats, built by Israel Shipyards, are designed to offer immediate responses and high-speed interception. They have been deployed by coast guards throughout the world.Former Philippine Navy vice admiral Robert Empedrad said the Shaldag-class patrol boats would be used for maritime interdiction operations, according to the report.
