Etiqueta: Zona-Militar
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,...
The Argentine Navy is evaluating the acquisition of two Sea King helicopters to maintain rotary-wing capabilities
The present and future of the current fleet of Sea King helicopters of the Argentine Navy have been mentioned on several occasions. The aircraft, which operate within the Second Naval Helicopter Squadron (EAH2), are one of the main rotary-wing capabilities available to the Naval...
Priority projects of the Peruvian Navy for the upcoming year 2025
The Peruvian Navy (MGP), the branch of the Peruvian Armed Forces making the most progress in implementing its development plans, shared its main projects for institutional strengthening and projection towards the year 2025.
It was the Commander General of the naval organization, Admiral Luis Polar...
IMPSA’s privatization progress jeopardizes the modernization of the Argentine Army’s TAM 2C-A2 tanks
The company Industrias Metalúrgicas Pescarmona (IMPSA) is on track to become one of the first privatizations undertaken by Javier Milei's government in its first year in office, with the American company ARC Energy emerging as the main interested party following the signing of a...
The first P-3C Orion aircraft of the Navy is being prepared in the U.S. to begin its journey to Argentina
After back-and-forth negotiations, delays, and renegotiations, the Argentine Navy is getting closer to receiving its first P-3C Orion maritime surveillance and patrol aircraft, acquired from the Royal Norwegian Air Force. During an official visit yesterday by Defense Minister Luis Petri to the Mar del...
Without short-term decisions, the Pandur II emerges as a new candidate for the Argentine Army’s VCBR 8×8 Program
Like the rest of the reequipment programs of the Armed Forces, the long-delayed incorporation of new 8×8 Wheeled Armored Fighting Vehicles (VCBR) for the Argentine Army remains undefined. While various ministerial and military sources indicate that the NZLAV/M1126 Stryker proposal is the preferred option...
Super Etendard: New difficulties for their return as the Argentine Navy awaits the arrival of the P-3C Orion
As efforts continue to restore the availability of naval aviation assets, the Argentine Navy is pushing forward with the project to recover the Super Etendard/Super Etendard Modernisé (SEM) fighters while preparing for the arrival of the first of four P-3C/N Orion aircraft, acquired from...
