Etiqueta: Zona-Militar
The KT-1P of the Peruvian Air Force could begin operating in counter-narcotics interdiction missions in 2025
Interdiction missions against drug trafficking aircraft, suspended in 2001, could effectively resume in 2025, with the active participation of combat forces under the command of the Peruvian Air Force (FAP), including the KT-1P “Torito” turboprops.
According to the National Commission for Development and Life without...
Coverage – The Bell UH-1H helicopters of the Argentine Army Aviation conducted shooting exercises in Magdalena
Between June 18 and 19, the Argentine Army Aviation Directorate conducted a shooting exercise using 7.62mm caliber machine guns and pods. The activity took place at the shooting range of the 8th Tank Cavalry Regiment located in Magdalena, Buenos Aires province.
During the early morning,...
New details about the Israeli proposal to equip the Argentine Army with modernized UH-60L Black Hawk helicopters
Earlier this month, Zona Militar reported on one of the most recent proposals put forward by Israeli companies to equip the Argentine Army with modernized UH-60L Black Hawk helicopters. In more detail, the proposal involves supplying an initial batch of ten units that are...
ZM at Eurosatory – US Ordnance was present with their M240, M249, and M60E6 machine guns
US Ordnance, housed in the United States pavilion, brought its well-known families of light and medium machine guns - the M249, M60E6, and M240 - to Paris for Eurosatory 2024. The exhibition provided an opportunity for them to showcase the latest modifications made to...
ZM at Eurosatory – After five days of intense activity, the defense and security exhibition Eurosatory 2024 came to an end
Having gone through five days of intense activity, the Eurosatory defense and security exhibition finally concluded its 2024 edition. Over the course of a week, the global defense industry not only showcased its latest developments and products in land and air systems, as well...
The Paraguayan Air Force deployed one of its CASA C-212 aircraft to Brazil to provide support for humanitarian assistance
The Paraguayan Air Force contributed to all humanitarian assistance and reconstruction operations in the city of Porto Alegre, in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, which suffered from flooding last May. One of the Paraguayan Air Force's CASA C-212 transport aircraft was...
ZM at Eurosatory – First Contact with the TARSIS ISTAR and TARSIS-W Drones from the Spanish Company AERTEC
During our tour of the stands of Spanish companies at Eurosatory 2024, we visited AERTEC, where we had our first contact with their new drones, TARSIS ISTAR and TARSIS-W. The Madrid-based company continues to refine the design of this tactical unmanned aerial vehicle in...
The F-16 could emerge as a possible replacement for the MiG-29 fighters of the Peruvian Air Force
The crisis in Eastern Europe continues to pose new challenges for countries equipped with Russian technology like Peru. The repair challenge for Mil Mi-8/17/171 helicopters has been addressed by the modern Army Maintenance Center (CEMAE), while the Peruvian Air Force's (FAP) Sukhoi Su-25s are...
