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(Infodefensa.com) E. Saumeth, Cartagena - The Corporation for Science and Technology Development of the Naval, Maritime and Fluvial-Cotecmar Industry, is building a CPV-46, patrol for Colombian Navy (ARC).

It is one of three new vessels of this type that are built right now-in addition to the Cotecmar, two by STX Offshore & Shipbuilding in South Korea, by approximate 60 million dollars of securities as part modernization programs which currently conducting the ARC. The acquisition of these vessels, which entered into operations is expected later this year, is part of the chapter the development of Coast Guard units in the Orion Plan 2.
A 25 mm cannon national bill
The new CPV to be built in Colombia include new navigation systems and weapons, among which stands out the DARET-THOR Dynamic T-25. This is a remote weapons station will operate a cannon Bushmaster M-242 25 mm, and has been designed by the Department of Electronics and Weapons of the Navy and Defense Systems company Colombian Thor

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(Infodefensa) Sao Paulo - In a manner similar to other action made in 2012, the Swedish company Saab has acquired more than 15% of the BrazilianAkaer , company tied directly to the efforts of industry of the future fighter jet Gripen EF for the Air Force Brazilian .

The agreement paves the way for Saab, principal developer of the aircraft, increasing its stake in the Brazilian company to gain 40% and convert Akaer the technical arm of the Swedish company in Brazil . The financial operation is the result of a convertible loan funding of up to 15% Akaer done by SAAB in 2009, at the time of first purchase. The grace period for this option will be exercised during 2015Akaer is an engineering firm based in São José dos Campos specializes in the development of aero-structures and management of turnkey projects for aerospace and defense.

In 2009 this company was part of the agreement signed between Saab and other Brazilian companies to, at first designing and then participate in the industrial effort to improve parts of the central and rear fuselage of the new planes, wings, doors and landing gear fairings and many other structural components.

From now on, Akaer also have a greater responsibility on the agenda of EF Gripen , with the development of all the aircraft fuselage. In the case of version F (tandem), which will be developed entirely in Brazil, Akaer play an even greater role, as currently anticipated plans.

Even with the delay in choosing the Gripen by the Brazilian government, technicians and engineers from both parties agree that Brazil entered into the program at a crucial time, which guarantees a significant stake in the joint development of technology and assimilation of new techniques. Akaer, certified to ISO 27001 ensures strict safety standards, for example, control of the banks and other financial institutions-, common-access sensitive technology receive very limited access.
The role of Embraer Defense and Security

Brazilian company EmbraerDefense and Security ( DHS ) will act as the great integrator subsets and be responsible for the final assembly, integration testing and validation floor sky, and the certification and delivery to the end customer, the Force Brazilian Air .

The strategic plan Akaer as aerostructures integrator was supported by the FINEP ( Financier of Studies and Projects ), which approved an investment of 40 million Brazilian reais (about $ 17.6 million) under the program Inova Aerodefesa , recently announced. The program Gripen EF with the participation of engineers in the Technological Institute of Aeronautics ( ITA ) of the Faculty of Technology of São Paulo ( Fatec ) and German-born company ThyssenKrupp.

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(Infodefensa.com) Itajubá - Last Friday was delivered to the Brazilian Navy 's first EC725manufactured in Brazil. The event took place at the new center of excellence Helibras subsidiary manufacturer Airbus Helicopters , owns Itajubá , in the state of Minas Gerais . In these facilities, valued at 160 million euros, is enabled final assembly line EC725 and there, among others, test benches, a paint booth, various training resources and an engineering center.

Delivery explains Helicopters Airbus in an informative note, is an important milestone in the company's collaboration with the country to supply the multifunction aircraft three armies and simultaneously develop a domestic industry capable Brazilian helicopter.

For the president of Airbus Helicopters, Guillaume Faury , "this installment is another major achievement in a program that continues to meet the schedule and budget agreement, underscoring the commitment of all partners for their success." He adds, with her highlights our long-term commitment with the dual aim of improving transport capacity heliportado in Brazil while developing in this country helicopter industry worldwide. "

The armed forces of Brazil have so far received a dozen EC725 . The above eleven were either supplied from the Airbus production center Helicopters in France or partially assembled on site in Itajubá Helibras. With this delivery, the Navy adds three EC725 ; five other serving the Air Force , and four to Army . Between them they have accumulated 5,000 flight hours.
The assembly of the unit delivered to the Brazilian Navy now was entirely in Itajubá, where also the mission teams were integrated, the tests were completed online flight and industrial reception took place.

Technology transfer
"The helicopter was assembled in Itajubá by a Franco-Brazilian team, whose strong commitment has contributed to the success of another important milestone in the process of technology transfer and nationalization of the EC725 "explainedEduardo Marson , president of Helibras. Marson explained that this cooperation between France and Brazil "has led to an extraordinary result" In this context of developing a supply chain for the EC725 in Brazil, Helibras has already signed contracts with sixteen companies in the country for the provision of components, parts and services. A term project, the EC725 the Brazilian armed forces will have a 50% domestic content.

The EC725 is the latest member of the family of helicopters S uper Puma / Cougar Helicopters Airbus. It is a twin-engine category 11 tonnes designed for multiple missions, including search and rescue of combat, long-range tactical transport, aeromedical transport, logistic support operations and naval use are included.

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06/17/2014
(Infodefensa.com) Santiago de Chile - The deputy minister of Defense of Chile , Marcos Robledo,and the Minister for International Security Strategy of the United Kingdom , Andrew Murrison met in Santiago to deepen military cooperation between the two countries.
At the meeting, developed between 9 and 11 June, delegations made a review of the activities listed in coordinated and Plan of Bilateral Defense Cooperation 2014-2015 ( SCAP ) , the meeting sharing views on various issues on defense and armed forces.
Chile and the United Kingdom signed in 2002 a Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in Defense which established this permanent forum for dialogue and partnership between the two countries. This is the twelfth time that is performed.

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Miragedriver said:

Well there goes the Antarctic

Chile and Britain deepen their military cooperation agreements



For those of you that are questioning this as no “big deal” please read part seven in the History of South American nation inter-rivalry and arms buildup





I will now get back to bottling my Malbec

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Equation said:

Doesn't Argentina has a big coast line to explore as well for their own natural gas and petroleum? Since Chile lies on the Pacific and Argentina lies on the Atlantic side of the Ocean I don't see how the two rivals can butt heads in the Antarctic?

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(Defensa.com) The U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notified Congress of June 11, 2014, after approval from the State Department, the possible sale to Brazil through the modality Foreign Military Sale (FMS) of modernization kits and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support at an estimated value of $ 110 million for armored M109A5 +.

Package includes 40 modernization kits for 40 self-propelled howitzer M109A5 (Self Propelled Howitzers), leading to the M109A5 + version, with tools, test equipment, personnel training, training equipment, publications and technical documentation, also including support from U.S. Government and contractor, working in engineering, logistics and program support. The value initially estimated in this contract is $ 110 million and its main purpose is to replace the old M-108 AP 105 mm. Besides selling 434 kits M113A2MK1 notifying to upgrade as many M113 APC the new standard, including spare parts, repair, support equipment, tools and test equipment, personnel training, training equipment, publications and technical documentation material as well as the U.S. Government and contractor support, for the next seven years they devote to this project . As with the first units already delivered to M113A2MK1 these tasks, estimated at 131 million dollars, llevarn out in the Regional Park Maintenance 5th Military Region (PqRMnt / 5), Curitiba, while M-109 will be upgraded in the U.S. to reduce time and costs, being intended for Southern Military Command.

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(Defensa.com) A delegation of nine members of the FAB visited AFB Makhado, where the South African Air Force maintains a squadron of Gripen C and D in the same series that Brazil can before the new Gripen NG is incorporated.
Aspects of the functioning of the air unit, the maintenance, the support of Swedish companies and the integration of the design industry in South Africa were evaluated.

Visit Brazilian Gripen flight included two pilots FAB accompanied by South African pilots. The delegation was received by the commander of the South African Air Force (SAAF), Lieutenant General Fabian Msimang, and included representatives of the General Command of Air Operations (COMGAR), General Support Command (COMGAP), Department of Aerospace Science and Spray Technology (DCTA) and the Committee of program Coordination Combat Aircraft (COPAC).

The Steering Committee of the Programme of Combat Aircraft (COPAC), the agency projects the FAB acquisition and modernization of aircraft, currently works with two simultaneous projects: Gripen NG and Gripen C / D, that emerged after the offer of the Government of Sweden to Brazil to receive some current versions of Gripen C and D, similar to those used by South Africa, as a temporary solution until the final arrival of the new fighters.

Both projects are in final stages of negotiation and expectation Command Aeronautics is the definitive contracts signed in December 2014, when certain details are resolved as the number of aircraft to receive the versions C and D for even transition the NG, arms to incorporate logistics and payment. 2015 should begin military training for pilots FAB in Sweden

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