Source: United States & Canada – South China Morning PostThe US State Department has approved the potential sale of F-16 fighter jets, as well as Sidewinder and Harpoon missiles, to the Philippines in three separate deals with a combined value of more than US$2.5 billion, the Pentagon said on Thursday.The Philippines is looking for a new multi-role fighter jet and is evaluating the F-16 and the SAAB Abs Gripen.The US announcement comes as the United States seeks to renew an agreement with Manila governing the US troop presence in the country, which…Read More