Etiqueta: Antarctica
The Chilean Navy officially incorporates into service its new domestically-built icebreaker AGB 46 Almirante Viel
Against the backdrop of the Talcahuano Naval Base, the Chilean Navy celebrated the commissioning of the domestically-built icebreaker AGB 46 "Almirante Viel," the first vessel of its class constructed locally by ASMAR. The commissioning ceremony was led by Chile's President, Gabriel Boric, accompanied by...
A Saab 340 aircraft from the Argentine Air Force landed for the first time at Petrel Antarctic Base
In the context of the inauguration and commissioning of the new Petrel Antarctic Base, a Saab 340 aircraft from the Argentine Air Force (FAA) landed yesterday, June 1st, marking a new milestone for Argentina's presence in Antarctica.
One of the major projects of the Ministry...
For USD143 million, the United States authorizes the sale of the Basler BT-67 system to the Argentine Armed Forces
Moments ago, the United States government authorized the potential sale of the Basler BT-67 system to the Argentine Armed Forces for operations in Antarctica, although without specifying quantities. This is evident from documentation issued today by the Department of State notifying the US Congress...
After five months as part of the XXVI Combined Naval Antarctic Patrol, the ARA “Estrecho de San Carlos” arrived at Puerto Belgrano
After participating in the XXVI Combined Antarctic Naval Patrol, the ARA "Estrecho de San Carlos" A-22 arrived at the Puerto Belgrano Naval Base after five months of deployment. The ship and crew were welcomed by authorities of the Argentine Navy, as well as by...
With the arrival of the Argentine Navy’s ARA Almirante Irízar in Ushuaia, the second stage of the Antarctic Summer Campaign came to an end
With the arrival of the Argentine Navy's icebreaker ARA Almirante Irízar at the commercial dock of the city of Ushuaia, the Armed Forces, through the Antarctic Joint Command, concluded the second stage of the 2023-2024 Summer Antarctic Campaign (CAV). It is expected that the...
After completing its first Antarctic expedition, the Colombian Navy’s Simón Bolívar ship arrived at the port of Cartagena, Colombia
In a ceremony led by Captain Jahir Andrés Robledo, Commander of the Simón Bolívar ship of the Colombian Navy, the Antarctic expedition disembarked at the port of Cartagena. The disembarkation, led in formation by Captain Alexis Grattz Bonilla, expedition cruise chief and second commander...
One of the Argentine Navy’s new Sea King helicopters suffers damages during an incident in Antarctica
Moments ago, the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the Argentine Armed Forces (EMCOFFAA), through the Antarctic Joint Command, confirmed that one of the Sea King helicopters of the Argentine Navy, currently operating in Antarctica, suffered an incident that caused various damages. Although further details...
Brazilian Air Force deploys one of its KC-390s in support of Brazil’s Antarctic Program
With the aim of providing logistical support to the Brazilian Antarctic Program (PROANTAR), the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) deployed an Embraer KC-390 Millenium transport aircraft.
Before reaching the White Continent, the unit assigned to the First Troop Transport Group (1st GTT) - Zeus Squadron, made...
