For the report saying “damaged GPS on P-3C aircrafts leaving only two combat-capable”, Air Force HQ noted (9th) that all P-3C aircrafts are fully functional and combat-capable, and the media report was groundless.

Air Force HQ addressed that the maintenance of GPS equipment on all P-3C aircrafts are not only supported by US instructions to meet the tactical requirement but also watched over by designated teams to guarantee the maintenance of all components.