Defense firm explores more supply opportunities to AFP (Sabong News)
Author
Bernie Cahiles-Magkilat
Date
APRIL 26 2022
MKU Ltd., a global defense and homeland security company, said it continues to explore additional avenues to provide useful technologies and solutions to the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).
“We wholeheartedly support the AFP’s modernization initiatives. MKU has been a part of this effort for more than three years by supplying ballistic protection and optronic solutions. We hope to continue this collaboration through our best and latest defense and security solutions,” said MKU Chairman Manoj Gupta.
In the last three years, MKU has successfully delivered more than 11,000 body armors, 16,000 helmets and more than 600 night vision devices to the Philippine Army and the Philippine National Police through the Philippine International Trading Corporation.
The leading solutions provider for advanced optronic and ballistic protection for soldiers, police and special forces also played a role in the modernization program of the AFP.
Gupta said that MKU, which operations are based in India and Germany, has an established presence in the Philippines and is well-equipped to meet the growing requirements of the country’s defense and security agencies.
With the Philippines ranking 51 out of 142 countries on the Global Firepower Military Strength Ranking 2022, Gupta said the AFP Modernization Program is a good avenue for global defense and homeland security companies to supply vehicles, aircraft, ships, weapon systems, protective equipment, and intelligence and surveillance systems.
Meantime, MKU said they will participate in the Asian Defense and Security (ADAS) Exhibition 2022 from April 27 to 29 2022 at the World Trade Center in Manila.
A consistent ADAS exhibitor, MKU is looking to showcase its top-of-the-line smart solutions such as a revolutionary body armor system and night vision devices at this year’s event.
“We have been participating in ADAS exhibitions from the very beginning, even hosting President Duterte in our booth in 2018. Exhibitions such as ADAS are relevant today more than ever, considering recent security threats and issues. This year, MKU will showcase our best-in-class smart solutions to meet rising demand for such technologies,” said Gupta.
Participants at the ADAS Exhibition, which started in 2014, showcase their smart security solutions.
