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Miragedriver

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The president of Ecuador estimated at 1,718 million dollars invested by the Government in the Armed Forces
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(defensa.com) During the change of command ceremony of the General Commander of the Ecuadorian Navy (after two years in office Vice Admiral Luis Jaramillo leaves his post to Vice Admiral Luis Santiago Chávez), Rafael Correa noted that it has invested nearly 6 times more than during the previous governments in the country (2000-2006), whose defense ministers were passive military service.


The President recalled that the National Government allocated 1,718 million dollars to meet the Armed Forces and publicly rejected arguments to the effect that they have not been properly addressed, "because with the Citizen Revolution is improved working conditions -aumentando pay five sometimes more, reinforcing the equipment with the acquisition of 18 subsonic aircraft 12 supersonic aircraft and 3 logistics aircraft House; addition of modernization for the Navy and Land Forces ", he said.

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Correa reiterated his criticism of those who manage a double discourse on the facts of the 30S and those who say it is intended to weaken the Armed Forces with the constitutional amendment, "because supposedly we divert it from its primary function." What is sought, he said, "is that they have complementary roles comprehensive security for the country. (...) Will contribute to reassure his countrymen that ultimately are their families and their community, "he said.


Meanwhile, the new commanding general of the Navy, Vice Admiral Luis Santiago Chavez, thanked the President for their support to the Navy of Ecuador facilitating several projects materialize as increasing the deterrent capability of the Navy to through modernization of two submarines, the repowering of three boats and three corvettes, the acquisition of intercepting boats and unmanned aircraft, plus 4 coastguard vessels.

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While he said that has been modernized laboratories and armories, which should provide the necessary logistical support to the force and reduce dependence on foreign technology. Improving the quality of life was another issue addressed by the new commander of the Navy, recognizing the investment made by the Government for the staff have optimal conditions to develop their task. The change of control occurs through Executive Decree No. 533, which does what it says Article 31 of the Organic Law on National Defence Staff regarding the position of commander, exercised for a period of two years.

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Argentina advances in its relations with China to provide material of Defense. Both countries agree to an agreement for the production of armored vehicles

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(defensa.com) Defense Minister Argentina, Agustín Rossi, chaired a meeting of cooperation between his country and China with the aim of boosting production related to the defense in the context of the strategic alliance between both topics countries and on the eve of the visit by president Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner in February. The meeting was held in the hall of the Libertador Building Belgrano, heading the Chinese delegation director of the Department of Trade and Foreign Military Affairs, Zhang Chunli.

The officials agreed to sign an agreement for the production of armored vehicles that will go to the Binational Peace Force "Southern Cross" in Beijing next month for the trade mission will lead the Argentine Head of State. The firm also agreed in the Asian country in a specific memorandum of agreement between the State Defence Production of the PRC and the Department of Science and Technology, Ministry of Defence Administration of Science, Technology and.

The meeting discussed the current status of the joint manufacture of a polar vessel, the acquisition of relocatable hospitals for emergencies and expansion of chemical plants in Rio Tercero, Córdoba, as well as the modernization of ocean patrol vessels OPV was also treated . Attended by the Secretary for Science, Technology and Defence Production, Santiago Rodríguez; Undersecretary for International Affairs, Roberto De Luise; Under Secretary of Defense Logistics Service, Lucia Kersul; EMCO operational commander, Ricardo Cundom; Deputy Chief of EMCO, Emilio Infante; and Assistant Chief of the Air Force, Rodolfo Centurion.

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I have yet to find a direct link but Snafu Blog is claiming that one of the things on the table was a potential buy by Argentina of VN-1 8x8 Wheeled IFV's presumably identical to the units now in Venezuelan military service.
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I really like the VN-1 8x8 Wheeled IFV. The Army would need at least 550 to replace the M-113 one per one, plus an addition 300 for force increase and UN missions, etc…..


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The Chinese naval offer to supply to Argentina Navy and its effects on neighboring countries

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(defensa.com) Dining IPOs of Chinese factory to Argentina Navy and candidatura- between pre selected- few Chinese companies with local partners to Brazilian SISGAAZ have significant consequences in the next naval options other countries such as Uruguay. The broad and ambitious defense agreements that Argentina (without resources or political reliability to acquire Western material) signed in China in a few days, incluirán- discarding selected pre Fassmer OPV-80 (for which design adapted Argentina and Chile paid Asmar three million dollars) - a Type 056 corvettes in version Oceanic Patrol (OPV), also offered to Uruguay, a country in which their chances increase significantly.


Chinese alternative, along with the Fassmer, the Lürssen and DCNS Gowind, was among the shortlisted by the Uruguayan Navy for possible acquisition, mainly on the strength of his helmet, though, like the rest, no watertight compartments. The IPOs of Chinese origin offered to Armed Argentina (already with a contract in the process of signature) and the Uruguayan would basically derived from Type 056 missile corvettes, in a series called N and already in use in Nigeria.

The type 056 and 056A are kind Corvettes ships 1300-1800 (1700 could be the Argentina option) tons standard displacement, 89-96 meters long, 4 draft and 2000-3500 nm of autonomy. The Chinese navy currently has 18 of these operational ships and at least 6 under construction as part of a program comprising of 30-40 units. This is the first Chinese warship with modular design, whose finishing options ranging from OPV to almost a light frigate.

Also, Bangladesh Navy recently bought 2 of these ships, with options to assemble additional units in local shipyards Khulna (KSY). 056 Corvettes Chinese Navy are propelled SEMT Pielstick engines 16PA6STC and armament consists mainly of guns and missiles. Regarding the artillery, carry a tube of 76 mm (variant of a Russian model of equal caliber), complementing the above with 4 missiles antinave SSMs And J-83 and ASW equipment. There have embarked aircraft (helicopters) given its size, weapons systems and tasks assigned.

Of the 056 Corvettes have derived a seriede Oceanic Patrol vessels greater displacement and differences in capabilities, given the mission of an IPO, capable of carrying helicopters. The first variant as OPV were the two P-15T units manufactured for the Navy of Thailand (HTMS 511 "Patani" and 512 Narathiwar). Displace approximately 1,500 tons, are 95.5 meters in length and are propelled by British Rushton 16RK270 engines, which provide a top speed of 25 knots. Autonomy would be about 3,500 nautical miles (15 knots).

These ships are so far the only westernized (by the buyer) with Oto Melara 76/62 known canyon, plus two automatic guns of 20 mm (Denel) and heavy machine guns US Ordnance M2HB .50 caliber. It also has built in Western electronic radar, fire control and communications. He turned to Radar Selex RAN 30X / I Multimode, control system of fire Rheinmetall, navigation radars Raytheon NSC-25 Combat System Atlas Elektronik COSYS Mk1, fire units TMX Oerlikon Contraves AG, Communication devices Rohde & Schwarz and Control Machine Raytheon Marine GmbH. They also come with an onboard Super Linx AW 300 helicopter.

Nigeria commissioned two of these ships with a displacement of 1,800 tonnes, the beginning of the Series "N", which is intended to standardize for export. One has already been dumped in China and the other shall be constructed of 50% in the comparator country. Sea trials unit and built culminated in November 2014. The length is 95.5 meters, equipped version with two engines MTU 20V4000 and a maximum speed of 21 knots. The estimated range for this series is 3,000 miles. China maintains basic weapons system: 76 mm cannon (NG-16-1) and two 30mm guns. It complements the above two 20mm cannons and possibly caliber machine guns 12.7 in NATO, which would be added in the African country. It has embarked helicopter Z-9 Chinese version of the AS-365.

As for the electronic combat, have remained those used in 056 Corvettes, ie SR64 air search radar and surface and TR47 fire control radar for the weapon system. The TR47 shooting radar is also called Type 347 and is considered an unauthorized Italian Selenia SPG 74 (also RTN 20X) version.

Argentina and Uruguay
The version offered in these parts is virtually the same as the nigeriana- there commodities- even partially paid with regard to possible changes in the original electronics and weaponry "made in China" allowed. From shuffled this possibility, part of the electronics and weapons should be integrated in the buying country, given the vetoes, restrictions and prior authorizations for existing export. It also offers various forms of motorized contemplated as an alternative to MTU Maintenance something delicate for Armed uncertain future resources. Although initially proposed set of two 20V 4000M diesel engines of the German manufacturer, the Uruguayan Navy suggested also have other options. Your standard weapons would be a major dual-purpose autocannon H / PJ26 76mm (the main munitions alone or occur especially in China) and two cannons H / PJ14 30mm.

Concerned the type of ASR and area, probably far the most modern 3D technologies, the continuation of also Chinese copy of Selenia RAN-10S / SPS - 774, currently the model 364 (or SR 64), developed by the Yangzhou Electronic Instruments Marine Research Institute, high-speed system rotation Band H, but not cutting edge.

These IPOs are equipped with a platform and a helicopter hangar of about 5 tons, offering, if the customer wants it, the helicopter Z-9 Chinese version of the EC-365, although the Uruguayan Naval Aviation has not the slightest interest in the model, which, subject to the maximum weight, could be supplanted - in a difficult ideal availability scenarios economically by Sikorsky 76, AW 169 or EC 155B1. However, both Uruguay and Argentina consultations were made to assess the extent of the landing and the supported weight. While these OPV not have systems for antisubmarine warfare, Argentines requirements demand it, so it is possible that ASW systems as optional (towed sonar, etc.) are presented. In the coming weeks is expected to depart Naval Uruguayan authorities to Brunei, where observe the Lurssen PV-80-locally called Class Darussalam and there equipped with a radar Therma Scanter 4100, (which in Amazonas Brazil has been somewhat problematic to maintain) - . This model Lurssen displaces 1,625 tons and are powered by two MTU 12V 1163 TB93 diesel and equipped, in this alternative, missile MBDA MM40 Exocet SSM and barrel 57 mm., And then continue trip to China and examine in situ P -18.

China offers Uruguay payable- at a fairly cheap options with commoditties partially Western- and even has negotiated using the national currencies of both countries as a standard. It is unknown if better prices, almost simultaneous transactions in Uruguay and Argentina for the same OPV occur, as a matter of industrial scale are handled. 3 OPV negotiates Uruguay, Argentina 3 option 5 (although a number ideal, very difficult hypothetical realization that effect) would be 4 to 9 for Argentina and Uruguay, though they had financial and human resources, both quite elusive.


Brazil
In Brazil, meanwhile, on issues related to the trade balance, price and speed of delivery have chosen to shipyards Hantong Guangzhou Shipbuilding and Shipping Co. Ltd. to build their new ship "Vital de Oliveira" hydro-oceanographic research, with 3,500 tons displacement, 78 meters long by 20 mouth and 4.8 meters deep, featuring five laboratories-3 dry and two húmedos-, including a remote underwater exploration vehicle capable of acting up to 4,000 meters deep .

Currently, for system administration from the Blue Amazon, intended to cover the Brazilian territorial sea, was shortlisted, along with Embraer Defesa & Segurança and Odebrecht Defesa e Tecnologia, only to Orbital paulista group associated with China Great Wall Industry Corporation and Shanghai Institute of Space Power Resources, displacing very important conglomerates like Andrade Gutierrez AG Defesa & Segurança; Ares Aerospace and Defense S / A; Aerospace Industry Avibras S / A; Engevix Systems Defesa e Tecnologia; OAS Defesa; Queiroz Galvão Defesa; Shelter Proteção e Consultoria em Segurança Ltda Maritime; Siem Offshore do Brasil S / A; and Sinergy Defesa e Segurança, which, however, would not have protested. At the same time the ST Kinetics of Singapore Technologies Engineering - the largest group of defense of Singapore, with 45% of Chinese-shareholders acquired in Brasilia Technicae Projetos e Serviços Ltda Automotivos specialist major maintenance and modernization of military vehicles, police, and rural road machinery, and majority owned by a subsidiary of Asian holding.

Returning to Uruguay, in addition to several trucks and Chinese administrative pickups present in the Armed Forces and Police, and various lines of patrolmen who have no result, it has worked pretty uniforms that origin also in private security is being used Norinco weapons progressively staff

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Venezuela developed with China a factory for construction of small satellites

(defensa.com) The Ministry of Popular Power for Higher Education, Science and Technology of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela recently announced, through one of its newsletters, creating a factory of small satellites. The facility will be a collaboration with the People's Republic of China and is devoted to the design and construction of satellites up a ton of weight.

Later this year will open the Center for Space Research and Development (CIDE) in the city of Puerto Cabello, Carabobo state, installation where the factory is expected to be located. The factory will be designed, assembled, integrated and verified for use satellites in low orbits, with its similar to Francisco de Miranda which was released in 2012. Development will be used by both missions Earth observation and scientific research.

Venezuela commissioned in October last year the construction and launch of the third satellite, Antonio José de Sucre will be the second of recognition after the Francisco de Miranda (launched in 2012) and the Simón Bolívar telecommunications (launched in 2008). The satellites were built by the Chinese company CGWIC (Great Wall Industry Corporation), a company with which likely will collaborate in building factory satellites

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The Chilean Air Force acquires two C-130H from the US Navy

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(defensa.com) The Chilean Air Force (FACH) have acquired two copies of C-130H used to the US Navy. The devices would be handed over one year and the second in 2016 and go to strengthening the flight line Group No. 10 transport AFB Pudahuel. Unconfirmed sources that collects the Chilean daily El Mercurio reported that prior to delivery way, both will be reviewed on a Lockheed Martin plant.

The two new C-130H go to reinforce the current line of Group No. 10 consists of two H and B. The first two Chilean Hercules were purchased in 1971 and delivered in 1972. They were L.382C-28D model or also called Super similar to E and H, the latter term being used to date. They received 995 enrollments c / n 4453 and 996 c / n 4496.

For 2 decades, these two would be the backbone Hercules tactical transport of the Chilean Air Force until 1991 when the FACh achieves used to purchase two copies of an older version. It is as well as two C-130B are transferred as belonging to the US Air Force. It copies c / n 282-3551 manufactured in 1958 receiving tuition and 997 c / n 1961 rematriculado 998 282-3690.

In 1995, the US government reopening the transfer of two other examples also of B. This version of 1960 copies 282-3622 receiving tuition and 994 c / n 282-3637 1961 renumbered the 993.Pese to excellent maintenance capabilities is the FACh that ENAER, the flight line 6 copies not last more than a decade, due to aging and wear dilapidated B, being discharged, first 993 and successively 994 and 997 copies, surviving single date 998, besides both H.

In 2010, the Chilean Air Force has budgeted $ 10 million for the Canadian company Esterline CMC ENAER electronics and install a new cab "Glass Cockpit" based on the "Cockpit 9000" system. Such modernization arrival of the two was performed only in the two C-130H.Con "new" H, the No. 10 Group may improve the current rotation flight assets and gain time in evaluating replacement.

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Embraer's KC-390 tactical transport aircraft successfully performed its maiden flight
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Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer today announced that the first prototype of the KC-390 transport aircraft has successfully performed its maiden flight. This first prototype rolled out from the Embraer subsidiary plant, Embraer Defense and Security, at Gavião Peixoto, São Paulo on 21 October 2014.

Developing the KC-390, the biggest plane Embraer has produced, cost $1.9 billion, paid by the Brazilian Air Force in partnership with Argentina, the Czech Republic and Portugal.

Embraer is targeting 728 sales of the new aircraft in 77 countries for receipts of $50 billion.
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The Armada Bolivariana (Venezuelan Navy) signs contract keeping patrol and Coast Guard ships with Navaltech International Services

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(defensa.com) According to the Bolivarian Navy, Admiral Edgar Muñoz Coraspe, head of the Chief of Maintenance and Construction of the Bolivarian Armada (Jmaco), in the figure of Chief Inspector Agreement and Commission to develop the "Plan Five-Year maintenance of Ocean Patrol (PO) and Coast Guard ships (BVL-GC) naval component ", signed with the company president Navaltech International Services the minutes start contemplating the works for the contract document for maintenance ensure the availability and operational readiness of these liners.

The CA. Coraspe Muñoz said "this type of contract is an unprecedented way in the institution, which will perform maintenance on all your steps (predictive, preventive and corrective), in various systems and equipment that make these floating platform units , all in national territory, with specialized technical assistance. "Also the head of the Jmaco reported that the agreement signed this contract will yield not only increased operating these vessels, but also strengthening the structure of naval maintenance of the institution, in order to achieve full autonomy in preserving and prolongation of life of these next-generation systems. He also reported that the scope of the contract includes infrastructure development, specialized technical assistance, logistical support and training of human personnel, both at baseline (on board) and advanced (ground).

For his part, President of the company Navaltech, Sandro Montecchio said, "This contract is very important for the Bolivarian Armed since it represents the guarantee we can issue a scheduled and preventative maintenance to their ships, without resorting to foreign companies". The CA. Coraspe Edgar Muñoz said "the Bolivarian Armed short term have most spare parts and consumables needed to ensure the fulfillment of their missions safely and efficiently to the work of sovereignty and defense of the Venezuelan State way."

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