Etiqueta: Colombia
Getting to know the new Colombian-made 26 FT MILITAR motorboat: interview with Andrés Giraldo, General Manager of Mar 10
The 26 FT MILITAR boat is a new design produced by the Colombian company Mar 10. This boat aims to replace the old Marine Infantry boats used in Colombia, also making a leap into the international market where it has been offered to various...
The Colombian National Navy held several celebrations and commemorations throughout the week
On March 19, 1784, in the city of Riohacha, currently part of the department of La Guajira, was born the most important naval hero for Colombia and Venezuela, Admiral José Prudencio Padilla López. This celebration joins the commemoration of the 203 years since the...
Colombia negotiates with the U.S. the acquisition of new UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters for its Armed Forces
New equipment and capabilities strengthen the social, community outreach, and transportation activities of the National Army of Colombia, in order to fulfill the constitutional mission and address the new challenges that have been handed to the force by the current direction of the Colombian...
The Colombian Aerospace Force inaugurates its new Virtual Reality Simulation Center for the T-6C Team
With the aim of enhancing pilot training capabilities, the Colombian Aerospace Force (FAC) inaugurated the Virtual Reality Simulation Center for the T-6C Texan weapon system, located at the No. 1 Air Combat Command facilities in Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca.
These are augmented reality virtual simulators that...
Through a decision of President Gustavo Petro, Colombia suspends the purchase of Israeli armament for its Armed Forces
In the context of a new diplomatic incident between Colombia and Israel, Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced through his social media channels that the country is suspending all purchases of military equipment from Israeli companies. While the statements are recent, the impact of such...
Leaving behind an important legacy of service, the Colombian Navy decommissioned the ship ARC Calima
The ARC Calima ship was built in 1979 at the Bayou Le Batre shipyards in the city of Mobile, Alabama, in the southeastern United States, under the name "Northern Edge". It was originally intended as a fishing vessel, however, after two years, it was...
Colombia and South Korea enter into an aeronautical certification agreement targeting the proposed KAI FA-50 fighter jets for the FAC
With the aim of mutually recognizing military airworthiness certification, South Korea and Colombia entered into an agreement for the standardization of flight safety rules and standards for aircraft built by both nations. This particular agreement paves the way for the possible incorporation of KAI...
Norinco seeks to position itself as an equipment supplier to the region’s Armed Forces: interview with Meng Xin, deputy director for Latin America
Norinco is a Chinese state-owned company that manufactures defense products, with the initials corresponding to North Industries Corporation. This company has been showcasing its offerings at various defense expos across the continent, providing ground products such as armored vehicles, tanks, and anti-aircraft systems for...
