Etiqueta: Colombia
The Colombian Air Force enhances its training and response capabilities for fighting forest fires
Several natural disasters have affected Colombia over the past week. However, the preparedness of the Colombian Air Force (FAC) for these new emergencies has improved, in contrast to last year’s improvisation, when systems were inoperative, and there was a shortage of helicopters equipped for...
The Colombian Navy corvette Almirante Tono conducted exercises with the USS Kingsville in the Caribbean Sea
To strengthen international cooperation between the two countries, the Colombian Navy and the U.S. Navy conducted training exercises in the Caribbean Sea. The exercises focused on fighting transnational crimes, planning joint strategies, military communications, and more.
On this occasion, the Colombian Navy deployed the missile...
This is the participation of the patrol vessel ARC Victoria of the Colombian Navy in the Multinational Exercise UNITAS LXV
Currently, one of the most important multinational exercises in the Americas is taking place: Exercise UNITAS LXV. From September 2 to 13, 2024, it has brought together naval forces from 25 countries on the coasts of Chile. The southern country has received ships, submarines,...
Gallery – Exhibition of Armored Vehicles from the Colombian Army at the Celebration of the Battle of the Bridge of Boyacá
As part of the commemorative celebrations of the Battle of August 7th, six armored vehicles from the Colombian Army were showcased at the parade grounds of the Bridge of Boyacá, where personnel and vehicles were moved, adding solemnity to the event. The display included...
COTECMAR and Damen sign contract for the local construction of the first frigate for the Colombian Navy
The Colombian company COTECMAR and the Dutch shipyard Damen have signed a contract for the local construction of the first frigate to be built in Colombia for the National Navy. The signing took place in Cartagena and marks a milestone in the country's naval...
Air assault troops from Colombia and the U.S. practiced parachute deployment techniques and disaster preparedness
In recent days, two major training exercises took place in Colombia, specifically at the Tolemaida Military Fort and the Larandia Military Base in the Caquetá department. The objective of these trainings was to enhance capabilities in Air Assault, Parachuting, and Aerial Insertion between the...
Coverage – Zona Militar present at the celebration of the Battle of the Boyacá Bridge
Continuing with the coverage provided by Zona Militar, this correspondent has been invited to the military ceremony that will take place at the Bridge of Boyacá, a historic site where in 1819 the independence of Colombia was consummated. On this day, the New Granadian...
The National Navy of Colombia celebrated its day and presented its operational results
On July 24, 1823, in the waters of the Caribbean Sea, specifically in Lake Maracaibo near Zulia in present-day Venezuela, the most important naval battle in Hispanic America's independence struggles took place, resulting in a complete victory for the forces of Gran Colombia.
The engagement...
