Mandate AFP, PNP to Source Ammo from Govt Arsenal

The GA is established under the Department of National Defense pursuant to RA 1884.
It receives an annual budget appropriated by Congress for manufacturing small arms ammunition and other munitions needed by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).
Under Executive Order No. 292 (Administrative Code of 1987), the GA may procure, stockpile, and allocate arms and munitions without the need for permits or licenses.
It is tasked to devise methods to mobilize civilian industry to support production during emergencies.

Section 12 mandates effective utilization of the Government Arsenal to produce basic weapons, ammunition, and other munitions for AFP and Philippine National Police (PNP).
The GA is authorized to sell and export products needed by AFP and PNP.
It may use owned or acquired production facilities or enter joint ventures, co-productions, or similar agreements with local or foreign entities to modernize and operate ammunition plants and other defense manufacturing facilities.

The directive aims to enhance defense self-reliance and conserve foreign exchange.
Securing a local market base ensures the viability of joint ventures the GA undertakes.
It is in the best interest of the Government that AFP, PNP, and other government agencies procure ammunition and munitions requirements exclusively through the Government Arsenal.

The Armed Forces of the Philippines, Philippine National Police, and other government agencies are mandated to source their small arms ammunition and other munitions from the Government Arsenal.

All previous executive orders, administrative rules, and regulations, or parts thereof that are inconsistent with this order are repealed or amended accordingly.