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Interceptor Group N ° 11 performs deployment of Operation Catatumbo 01-2014 Air Base "Gral. Rafael Urdaneta"










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Hello all. Just got back early Sunday from four days R and R with mrs. Mirage. Back to the daily routine...

The Chilean shipyard ASMAR completes modernization of submarines of the Navy Ecuador


(defensa.com) This Friday saw the delivery to the Navy submarine Ecuador "BAE Huancavilca" in ASMAR shipyard facilities (Shipyards and Arsenals) of the Chilean Navy after the modernization that has been subjected during the last two years and ten months. The ceremony was attended by the Commander in Chief of the Chilean Navy Vice Admiral Cristian de la Maza General Riquelme and the Ecuador Navy Commander, Vice Admiral Luis Jaramillo Arias.

The modernization program of these two submarines is valued around $ 125 million and has helped to improve many systems over a period of time, requiring the improvement of production facilities ASMAR. With the delivery of this modernized second submarine program concludes Navy commissioned by Ecuador in 2008, which began with the work on the submarine, which was delivered in November 2012, "BAE Shiri".

Ecuador has two class submarines Encircle 209 to 1,300 tons displacement German Deutsche Werft AG Howaldtswerke manufacturer known locally BAE Shiri (SS-101) and BAE Huancavilca (SS-102) commissioned in 1977 and 1978 respectively.



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did you know, Miragedriver?

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did you know, Miragedriver?

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Yes. It is very cool. Most of these nations just finished the RIMPAC exercises and just went into these. Go way keeping the crews well trained.


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Mexican Built and designed vessels
Sierra Class vessel


Durango Class vessel


Oaxaca Class


Polaris Class


Basically the Mexican Navy is trying to transition from donated U.S WW2 vessels and replace them with Mexican Built vessels.



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The Chilean Army begins to deploy the new Galil ACE



(defensa.com) The traditional Great Military Parade in honor of the Glories of the Chilean Army is usually not only showcase new army, also the rest of the Chilean Armed Forces. A chance we can observe new material acquisition. The latest edition of this event was no exception and we observed the progress made with regard to the acquisition and modernization of the guns in the various branches of the Armed Forces.

Thus, with the passage of the Brigade Amphibious Expeditionary (BAE) Corps Marines Navy Chile it was found total replacement (Heckler & Koch) H & K 33E in 5.56 x 45mm by advanced SCAR-L of the same caliber. While this had been seen before in recent deployments of order and security in the gruesome burning of Valparaiso, is now confirmed to be standard equipment in BAE.

Of similar interest was found to be the passage of at least 4 units of Infantry, Special Forces and Mountain Army Division II already equipped with the new Galil Ace 22 NC 5.56 x 45mm. As is well known, during FIDAE 2014 it was reported that this weapon IWI (Israeli Weapons Industries) was the winner of the Titanium program later and after the departure of the Navy renamed Sparta and a few months and is in the process of delivery to the units.



Although FAMAE participate in making this weapon at its plant in Talagante (on the outskirts of Santiago), it is likely that the first batch is delivered complete manufacturing FAMAE IWI and is not even able to produce the parts, which include drawer mechanisms, the support of the closure, the cannon, the gas sampling system and the final assembly of the rifle. This statement would be consistent with the fact that in similar parades conducted in northern Chile, no units were to ACE which could be explained due to a very recent units near Santiago delivery and therefore the Second Division. Regardless of speculation about this first batch is a fact that the introduction of a much-needed modern rifle and subsequent floor of the former SIG SG510-4 started.

Hopefully Sparta contemplated in a timely replacement of all rifles and a cherished institutional standardization is achieved. Finally, it was interesting to note a number of changes made by the Chilean Air Force to Galil SAR with nearly 3 decades of service, highlighting new cylinder heads, new sights, and foregrip Picatinny rails which we believe point to a prolonged stay in Israeli Galil reliable service.



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The Ministry of the Interior of Peru will buy 30,000 9mm pistols.



(defensa.com) The Ministry of Interior (MININTER) - via the Logistics - is preparing to begin the process of acquiring 30,000 9mm pistols. for the National Police. To this was added, as manifested by the Minister of Interior, Daniel Urresti, the signing of a supply agreement with Factory Arms and Ammunition (FAME) for Army permanently acquire ammunition. As we were able to confirm, between weapons evaluation by the Directorate of Logistics include, among others, the Beretta Px4 Storm, H & K USP, L9-A1 Steyr and Walter P99.


The Beretta Px4 Storm - which has a new security system - has a length of 192 mm, a barrel length of 102 mm (4 ") and weight of 700 gr. without cacerina. The initial velocity of the projectile at mouth is 360 m / s, an effective range, depending on the type of ammunition, 50 m. The Px4 Storm is in service by the Police Forces of Argentina, Canada, USA, Italy, Mexico and Venezuela. In turn, the H & K USP - used in some 22 countries - measures 195 mm, has a barrel of 108 mm (4.25 ") and weight - without cacerina - 748 gr, the velocity of the projectile de364 m / s and the scope of 50 m.


The Steyr L9-A1tiene a total length of 188 mm, with a barrel length of 115 mm (4.53 ") and a weight of 817 gr Use cacerinas of 17 rounds, with the range of 50 m Finally, Walter P99 -. Which can cacerinas use 10, 15, 17 or 20 rounds - has a length of 180 mm, 102 mm barrel (4 ") and empty weight of 630 gr projectile speed is 408 m / s and the effective range is located. 60 m.'s in use in Canada, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Holland, England, Iraq, Ireland, Malaysia, Poland, Portugal, Turkey and Ukraine.

On the other hand, we note that even MININTER has pending acquisition (with an investment of 4.5 million dollars) 10,000 body armor high resistance - known locally as "Robocop" - to equip Riot Units. It also assesses the acquisition of about 200 assault rifles of 5.56 x 45 mm, 40 Sniper Rifles 7.62 x 51 mm. 40 machine guns and 5.56 x 45 mm and 200 40mm grenade launcher. for the National Directorate of Special Operations (DIROES).




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Novaer submitted to the Brazilian Ministry of Defense all possible configurations of the TX-C


(defensa.com) After signing contracts with the Technological Institute of Aeronautics FAB campaign to begin structural testing for certification of the aircraft, the company, along with state lawmakers Santa Catarina, which will house the airport city of Lages your next industrial plant, submitted to Defense Minister Celso Amorim and the TC-UC-x c (the civilian version) program.


Among the versions presented on the same platform is a version aeromedical transport auxiliary C SAR rescue operations, other transport small loads and link to Armed Forces or Security, and a version with advanced military training and ejection seats turboprop engines (T-Xc MTP), along with the options already known civil transport (with optional ballistic parachute) and primary-basic military training Novaer intends to offer to the Brazilian Air Force and other air forces of the continent.

No word yet that would eventually be offered the engine turboprop version ejector, but for a good reason, it is estimated that it can be any one of the lightest Allison 250 series than alternative


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Putin calls for holding Russia-Argentina Bilateral Culture Year in 2015

BUENOS AIRES, July 12 /ITAR-TASS/. Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has called for holding the Russia-Argentina Bilateral Culture Year in 2015.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Argentine President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner
Russia, Argentina sign several documents on strengthening cooperation

“Next year we’ll mark the 130th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Russia and Argentina. This is a landmark event,” Putin said at expanded talks on Saturday.

“I want to tell you this would be interesting for both countries,” he said.

This would bring closer the peoples of both countries and prove the depth of relations in culture and international affairs, Putin said.

Argentina’s President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner has lauded Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin’s initiative to hold the Bilateral Culture Year in 2015.

“This has become a pleasant surprise for me. Russia’s history is long. The country was created earlier than Argentina that is why we’re happy to take part in this event,” de Kirchner said after expanded talks on Saturday.

Since 2009 Russia and Argentina have worked to maintain strategic partnership. Argentina is one of Russia’s priority partners in Latin America. Cooperation develops in all fields. Trade turnover increased by 16% in 2013. “This is a good sign. But there are chances for increasing mutual trade and diversifying relations,” Putin said.

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Argentina was not a buyer of Russian weapons, but it seems, relations are getting better after Putin's visit in Argentina. After the fiasco with Spanish Mirage-F1M fighters and the latest bankruptcy, maybe Argentine military could start looking more toward Russian or Chinese armament for their armed forces. Maybe there is a chance, that Argentina could buy some air defense complexes or some fighters like MiG-29. For now the only purchase has been 5 Mi-17 helicopters.


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