Etiqueta: Peru
Why the Peruvian Armed Forces cannot and should not get rid of their Russian-origin ‘Hip’ helicopters
The news from Ecuador about the failed delivery of its Russian-made weapon systems in exchange for material of American origin caught attention in Peru, a long-time user of former Soviet (now Russian) technology. The issue had already been discussed just over a year ago...
New perspectives of modernization for the Peruvian Army
The appointment of a new Minister of Defense, retired General Walter Astudillo Chávez, has sparked enthusiasm as he comes from the Peruvian Army. This perception is based on the fact that his arrival in office could mean the reactivation of several investment projects in...
SIMA begins construction of two new maritime patrol boats for the Peruvian Navy
Thanks to cooperation agreements reached with companies from South Korea, the SIMA shipyard confirmed the start of construction of two new Río Pativilca Class maritime patrol vessels for the Peruvian Navy (MGP). The beginning of the construction of these two new vessels follows the...
Expectation on the modernization of the Peruvian Navy
Of the three branches of the Peruvian Armed Forces, it is the Navy (MGP) that has made the most progress in its technological modernization process and the incorporation of new units. Therefore, the evolution of the ambitious upgrade program of one of the most...
SIMA advances with the modernization of the Peruvian Navy’s submarine B.A.P Antofagasta
According to a publication on its official networks, the SIMA Peru shipyard shared images of the work carried out on the Type 209/1200 B.A.P. Antofagasta (SS-32) submarine of the Peruvian Navy. The photographs show the transfer of the unit in sections to one of...
The Peruvian Air Force seeks to advance in the recovery and repowering of its combat aircraft
Everything indicates that the plans to restore the capabilities of the Peruvian Air Force (FAP) are serious this time, considering that in just under a month several systems have already been put into flying condition. Indeed, the new Commander General of the institution, Air...
SIMA conducts stability tests on modernised B.A.P. Chipana submarine of the Peruvian Navy
According to a publication by the shipyard SIMA (Servicios Industriales de la Marina S.A), the submarine of the Peruvian Navy B.A.P. "Chipana" (SS-34) underwent stability tests after completing its modernization at the end of 2023 and subsequent launching.
According to the schedule of tests and...
Peruvian Air Force assists Colombia in fighting fires
As part of the support aimed at controlling fires, the Peruvian Air Force has provided its counterpart in Colombia with several dozen air-droppable containers that integrate the Caylym Guardian system. The transfer of the mentioned material, carried out under the framework of the System...
