41.   Priorities include upgrading transport and telecommunications networks, while upgrading technology both domestically and through foreign imports.

42.   Philippine Defense Secretary Renato de Villa on Wednesday said Manila would upgrade technology and seek greater private sector involvement as part of its military modernisation program.

43.   Philippines Defense Secretary Renato de Villa said Wednesday Manila would upgrade technology and seek greater private sector involvement to help modernize its military.

44.   Syed Hamid said South Africa was noted for its ability to upgrade foreign technology and convert it into part of its local military technology.