Manila, July 3 -- The Philippine Air Force (PAF) on Thursday confirmed that it has submitted a proposal regarding the acquisition of an airborne early warning and control system (AEWACS) that will allow it to better secure the country's airspace.

"The PAF has proposed to higher offices the possible acquisition of the AEWACS and is part of our Re-Horizon H3 proposed capability list," PAF spokesperson Col. Ma. Consuelo Castillo said in a message to the Philippine News Agency.

"The AEWACS provides airborne surveillance, command, control, and communications capabilities, enabling a comprehensive air battle management system."

Castillo declined to give more details and deferred to the Department of National Defense (DND) regarding the plann...