The #T129 is a twin-engine #AttackHelicopter designed for day and night missions. It features observation and targeting systems, precision weapons capabilities, and lethal fire support technology.

The Philippine military is realigning its modernization program amid tension with #China in nearby waterways of the #WestPhilippineSea. #ThituIsland #Turkey

#Philippines receives two delayed T129 combat helicopters
https://www.defensenews.com/global/asia-pacific/2024/05/24/philippines-receives-two-delayed-t129-combat-helicopters/

The incident happened Thursday near #SandyCayReef, several kilometres from the Philippine-held #ThituIsland in the contested #SpratlyIslands.

The Filipino scientific team spent four hours at two reefs and was able to complete its mission, despite the presence of Chinese vessels and a Chinese military helicopter circling overhead. #WestPHSea #PagAsaIsland

#PhilippineCoastGuard accuses Chinese vessel of trying to block scientists
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/philippine-coast-guard-accuses-chinese-vessel-of-trying-to-block-scientists/ar-BB1kkMJy?ocid=emmx-mmx-feeds&PC=EMMX01

Image source: https://maritimereview.ph/the-controversy-surrounding-sandy-cay-examining-the-public-evidence/