Etiqueta: Argentina
The future of Naval Aviation in the Argentine Navy: the importance of incorporating new light and medium helicopters
Since its inception in 1916, Naval Aviation has been one of the most relevant and disruptive components of the Argentine Navy. With a long history that positioned it as a pioneer in naval aviation (being the first in South America to operate from aircraft...
The Argentine Navy is evaluating the incorporation of new multipurpose frigates to replace the ARA Hércules and the ARA Heroína
With the recent decommissioning of the fast transport ARA Hércules (previously a Type 42 destroyer) and the ARA Heroína of the MEKO 360 class, the Argentine Navy is evaluating alternatives to replace them. This was announced by the Chief of the Argentine Navy General...
The future of the amphibious capability of the Argentine Navy: between construction projects and the incorporation of second-hand units
Within the capabilities that the Argentine Navy seeks to recover in order to increase its operational readiness, the incorporation of amphibious ships is one of the main projects. The projection of marine infantry through a specialized unit for this purpose is a priority, as...
The Argentine Navy sends two ejection seats from their Super Étendard jets to MBA S.A. for evaluation and revision
Through the shipment of two ejection seats from their Super Étendard jets to the facilities of Martin Baker Argentina (MBA S.A.), located in the Área Material Río Cuarto (AMACUAR), the Argentine Navy continues to make significant efforts for their French-origin fighter-bombers to return to...
President Peña seeks sources of financing for the reequipment plans of the Armed Forces of Paraguay
In his latest management report, President of the Republic of Paraguay, Santiago Peña, projected an investment of USD 500 million in the coming years for security and reequipment of the Paraguayan Armed Forces. "Regarding investments in security, I have decided to allocate the unprecedented...
The future of Argentine Navy’s MEKO 360 destroyers: between proposals for re-engining and modernization of radars and weaponry
In recent decades, the Argentine Navy has been evaluating options to modernize its MEKO 360 destroyers, which have been in service for over four decades. However, efforts to upgrade sensor systems, armaments, and overall capabilities face a significant hurdle: the British-origin propulsion systems equipped...
Recovering Submarine Capability: The Argentine Navy evaluates the acquisition of second-hand units in the short term
With the goal of restoring the operational capability of one of the components of the Integrated Naval Power concept, the Argentine Navy is evaluating the incorporation of second-hand submarines in the short term. This option was presented by the Chief of the General Staff...
The Argentine Navy is preparing to soon receive its first P-3C Orion patrol and surveillance aircraft
A few months away from the one-year anniversary of the purchase agreement between the Ministry of Defense and the Norwegian Defense Material Agency (NDMA), the Argentine Navy is in the final stages before receiving its first P-3C Orion patrol and surveillance aircraft. The acquisition...
