Etiqueta: Zona-Militar
The Daniel Defense rifles and the standardization of the Argentine Armed Forces’ weaponry
With the intention of replacing the veteran FAL rifles, the Argentine Army has taken the first steps to realize a project that will culminate in the acquisition of a new assault rifle, which could lay the foundations for standardizing this type of equipment in...
Peru confirms it will proceed with the purchase of 24 new fighter jets to modernize its air force
Defense Minister Walter Enrique Astudillo Chávez confirmed that Peru will purchase 24 fighter jets for the Peruvian Air Force (FAP) to fulfill the constitutional role of defending national sovereignty and protecting the Peruvian population against threats to the country’s security.
“This government’s decision is extremely...
The Peruvian Marine Corps is accredited to perform USAR tasks
The Peruvian Marine Corps is finalizing details for its imminent international accreditation as a light-level collapsed structure search and rescue unit, as part of its new roles expanded to disaster risk management and humanitarian support. Through the Amphibious Brigade, it will be the first...
The current situation of the modernization of the Peruvian Air Force combat aviation
While some international media are busy announcing the definitive retirement of the MiG-29 fighters, nothing has been said in the Peruvian Air Force (FAP) regarding the retirement or sale to third parties of the emblematic fighter-bombers of Russian origin. Offers have been received, such...
Peru seeks to move forward with the purchase of 20 new helicopters for its Armed Forces to face natural disasters
The forest fires that devastated large areas of the Peruvian highlands and jungle, causing 21 deaths, have accelerated the decision-making process at the Ministry of Defense (Mindef) regarding the purchase of aircraft for the Armed Forces to face disasters.
The head of the sector, Walter...
The program of recovery and modernization of the submarines of the Peruvian Navy reopens expectations
The announced start of the navigation tests of the modernized submarine B.A.P. Chipana (SS-34) is good news that relieves the pressure on those responsible for the progress of the Peruvian Navy's underwater capabilities recovery program; it has revived expectations, considering that it is currently...
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...
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,...
