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The Brazilian defense minister, Aldo Rebelo, headed Monday to Asuncion where he will meet with his Paraguayan counterpart, Diogenes Martinez, with the aim of strengthening the joint work between the armed forces of the two neighboring countries.


According to a statement from the Brazilian Ministry of Defense, the ministers "should address issues such as conducting joint exercises in the border area, cooperation in cyber defense, electronic warfare, chemical and biological defense" and deepen "talks the acquisition by Paraguay Brazilian Super Tucano aircraft. "



Although it has not disclosed the value of the operation, the possible sale of six aircraft Embraer EMB-314 Super Tucano will be one of the key points of the meeting as these aircraft designed for light attack and training, are preferred by the Force Brazilian air Force (FAB) for border surveillance operations in the Amazon region

The Argentine Air Force purchased more than 250 parachutes and supplies for it Airborne Brigade.

The photo shows transfer of equipment purchased to the Province of Córdoba (seat Airborne Brigade IV). Equipment was transferred on the FAA’s sole operational Lockheed C-130H Hercules.




Source and photo: Argentine Army

The 6th Tank Cavalry Regiment exercises conducted near the city of Chajarí.

The troops were inspected by the commanders of the 1st Army Division, Brigadier General Guillermo Angel Tabernero, and the 2ndArmoured Brigade, Brigadier General Thomas Germán Monge.











Text and images: Argentine Army.

Miragedriver said:

The 6th Tank Cavalry Regiment exercises conducted near the city of Chajarí.



Text and images: Argentine Army.

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i am glad to see you saludos Che

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i am glad to see you saludos Che

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¡Igualmente hermano!
Gracias por mantener el espirito de la aviación latina viva en este forum

"Likewise brother! Thank you for keeping the spirit of the Latin aviation alive in this forum"

The new Defense Minister said that next week he will begin talks with Italy that will initiate a formal offer for aircraft from Alenia Aermacchi. Specifically the M-346 Master (Israeli version picture herein) within the framework of the search for a replacement for the decommissioned Mirage weapon system.



The follow list of aircraft have already been removed from the list due to political pressure from England: Dassault Mirage 2000 and Dassault Mirage F-1 of France, the IAI Kfir of Israel, the F-16 US and KAI T-50 Golden Eagle South Korea.

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"Armed Forces to recover all its operational capabilities"

Source: Newpaper “La Nacion”

The New Argentine Defense Minister Julio Martinez, said that "........the armed forces must recover all its operating capabilities regardless of the task it is assigned. The armed Forces face a Panorama years of neglect that must be solved to prevent loss of operational capability........."

Long needed repair to the fleet are beginning:



Approved tenders for MEKO 360H2 class destroyer ARA "Heroine".

Agency 379 - GENERAL STAFF OF THE ARMED

Office 0038/012 - COMMAND SEA FLEET

Tendering procedure 33/2016

Last Stage Call

Object of Procurement OIL ACQUISITION FOR THE DESTROYER A.R.A. Preservative "HEROIN"

Last Update 06/30/2016

Opening date 11/07/2016 10:00

Heading FUELS AND LUBRICANTS

Agency 379 - GENERAL STAFF OF THE ARMED

Office 0038/012 - COMMAND SEA FLEET

Tendering procedure 34/2016

Last Stage Call

Object of Contract Procurement FOR MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT, ACCESSORIES AND INSTRUMENTAL DESTROYER A.R.A "HEROIN"

Last Update 07/01/2016

Opening date 11/07/2016 10:15

ELECTRICITY AND TELEPHONY category

Source: National Procurement Office

Photo: Martin Otero (photo 2005)

Testing of newly purchased parachute equipment on June 28 and 29. A 105mm Otto Melara gun, ammunition containers, water, fuel and other material totaling 16 tons was dropped from the FFAs only serviceable C-130

AIR FORCE OF MEXICO HAS SELECTED CESSNA 206

The Mexican Air Force has selected the Cessna 206H Stationair as a platform for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance. The purchase of the 12 aircraft was unveiled by a document issued by the Ministry of Finance and Public Finance of the country in late August.