Etiqueta: Argentine Navy
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...
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...
A budget amendment includes authorizations to finance the purchase of lightweight helicopters for the Argentine Navy
The recent Decree 594/2024, regarding the budget modification of the national administration for the year 2024, agreed upon between the President of the Nation and his ministers, includes authorizations to finance the purchase of lightweight naval helicopters for the Argentine Navy. The authorized amount,...
No, the Argentine Navy’s Super Étendard will not go to Ukraine
Recently, various mass media outlets in Argentina published a news story that has generated international repercussions: a supposed plan by President Javier Milei's government to deliver five Super Étendard fighter aircraft owned by the Navy to Ukraine. This information, widely disseminated and picked up...
The Argentine Navy could reintegrate the logistic vessel ARA Patagonia into service by the end of the year
After intense processes of getting the ARA Patagonia (B-1) ready, the Argentine Navy is finally in the midst of the ship's final preparation and improvements for its reintroduction into the Fleet. As previously reported, the logistic vessel ARA Patagonia entered dry dock No. 2...
The Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure Team of the Argentine Navy participated in the “Gringo-Gaucho II” exercise
The combined naval exercise PASSEX “Gringo-Gaucho II” highlighted several points of importance. Despite much of the attention being focused on the USS George Washington aircraft carrier of the U.S. Navy, the Argentine Navy engaged in an intense week-long activity involving many of its components,...
Coverage – Zona Militar aboard the ARA “Sarandí” destroyer of the Argentine Navy during the Exercise Gringo-Gaucho II
Zona Militar's team had the opportunity to embark on the ARA "Sarandí D-13 destroyer during the combined exercise Gringo-Gaucho II, conducted alongside the USS George Washington aircraft carrier, the USS Porter destroyer, and the USNS John Lenthall logistics ship of the U.S. Navy. This...
