Tuason said he foresees the number of licensed gun owners rising from over two million to four million, as streamlined licensing processes and clarified firearm classifications encourage more civilians to register their weapons.
Both companies expressed readiness to assist in establishing infrastructure critical to submarine operations, including facilities for maintenance and training. This will include the construction of a new Philippine naval base capable of hosting and supporting the submarine fleet.
Among RIA Defense's first offerings are the RD4P Cobra, a short-stroke gas piston rifle designed to perform underwater, and the RD1, a multi-caliber pistol platform capable of firing armor-piercing rounds.