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Miragedriver
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The Colombian Air Force prioritizes the purchase of your new air superiority aircraft attentive to the possible arrival of MiG-29 to Nicaragua
(defensa.com) According to industry sources confirm to us, the Air Force of Colombia (FAC) have requested priority to the national government in the acquisition of new aircraft air superiority in order to create a credible deterrent in response to the probable arrival of Mikoyan Mig-29 aircraft to Nicaragua, which would arrive from Russia and batch possibly 8 units. They would be coming to the Central American country in the second half of 2016 as part of a package that Russia offered to Nicaragua in the past that would have materialized in recent months.
This project would be already known by the Colombian Air Force, so that the institution wants to streamline internal assessment carried out for the purchase of a new fighter aircraft with which to renew part of its air assets, particularly its fleet jets, due to the obsolescence of the fleet and continuing losses of equipment in service, which has resulted in a decline in the operation of such platforms, further and materialize the Nicaraguan plans would adversely affect the regional strategic balance for Colombia in their jurisdictional areas in the Caribbean Sea.
This could not have been evaluating a number of proposals made by US and French companies in principle, which could eventually join a Canadian proposal and a quarter of a European country.
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Hmmm...are these going to be new build Mig-29s? Or older surplus aircraft?
That will make a difference as to what the Columbians respond with.
Right now, as I understand it, Columbia operates IAI Kfir aircraft, having taken delivery of an initial twelve from Israel by 1990, and then buying 24 more in a deal in 2008, which began deliveries in 2009. I believe all of the Columbian Kfirs have been upgraded to the C.10 and C.12 standards. Did Columbia get the proposed Block 60 AESA radar upgrade?
The upgraded Kfirs are fairly capable aircraft.
It will be interesting to see what Columbia considers and ultimately gets to respond to the Mig-29s.
Miragedriver
Brigadier
To be honest Jeff the Nicaraguans getting MiG-29 (most likely the older versions) has come to a complete surprise to me. The Colombian’s are indeed utilizing the C-12 version of the Kfir which I believe indeed carries the PESA radar system (I need to check). This should be more than a match for elderly MiG-29s.
However I believe that the fear is not in the BVR arena, but in the WVR arena. The MiG is superior to the Kfir in a close in dogfight.
Since they are a close US Allie I see them getting F-16s, However, the Chileans are not very happy with the used Dutch F-16s they acquired. The US supplied ones will be in better condition.
That’s my opinion at least.
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As you Amigos, i don't think new.
Colombian AF get 22 Kfir C-10 and C-12 two seater, good aircraft upgrade but stay 3th fighter generation... and i am not sure use BVR missiles as Mig-29 and it is this capability which is in question certainly.
Ecuador also have this fighter with Cheetah all derivatives Mirage III in fact, France had not wanted to sell to Israel 50 Mirage V ( cheaper variant of Mirage III without radar for ground strike ) after Israel build Nesher and Kfir.
Colombian AF get 22 Kfir C-10 and C-12 two seater, good aircraft upgrade but stay 3th fighter generation... and i am not sure use BVR missiles as Mig-29 and it is this capability which is in question certainly.
Ecuador also have this fighter with Cheetah all derivatives Mirage III in fact, France had not wanted to sell to Israel 50 Mirage V ( cheaper variant of Mirage III without radar for ground strike ) after Israel build Nesher and Kfir.
Miragedriver
Brigadier
Interview with Alberto Mejia, Marketing Manager Armor International
(defensa.com) Created in Colombia in 1981, Armor International has accumulated experience of over 30 years manufacturing all types of vehicles, both civilian and currently military use. It is also a leader in the area of shields for all types of vehicles, aircraft, helicopters, boats, trains, locomotives ... All that knowledge accumulated over more than three decades has turned to its new multi tactical vehicle -Purpose armored Hunter TR-12, which has been tested in areas of more than 2,600 meters above sea level. From all this we spoke Alberto Mejia, Marketing Manager Armor International.
How absorbs Hunter TR-12 experiences on new materials?
We are currently using the most advanced materials to be comparable to those of the vehicles on the outside of US and Israel, but with a bonus and is being worked here in Colombia, allows us to better serve the army or the person purchasing vehicles.
Is it important to you that Colombians abroad vehicles are stamped "Combat Proven"?
It can be an advantage, but not see it as a necessary topic. Today there are certifications such as STANAG 2, which is currently being managed at the military level, the STANAG 3 European regulations, the US, and are ballistic standards, and against explosives, that somehow supplement the concept of "Combat Proven"
What are your perspectives on marketing Hunter TR-12?
The Hunter is a project that has been fully developed in Colombia, but when compared with other companies from abroad might say that these have given a boost to the economy of other countries. What I mean by this ?, if we look at companies as arms of Israel, companies shield Israel itself, we see that they have stuck an injection to its economy, development, employment, military technologies, which been allowed to export to other countries and that these other countries cherish today because they know that the Israeli conflict, conflict with other countries, domestic manufacturer gives experience and that experience can be used to export products abroad.
And potential customers?
All armed forces are potential customers, Army, Police, Navy; eg for Meteor plan would be an ideal project. We see that it is an SUV, can be used both on roads and off-road (off road), not only that, if not strong enough trails. Additionally, we see that there is also an interesting field for oil companies and border control, this is an ideal to patrol borders and oil vehicle because there are places where it is not easily enter, even with trucks or jeeps. The Hunter TR-12 itself can reach these sites carry twelve people comfortably.
What can you tell about the history of development of the Hunter?
The Hunter is a project that began 7 or 8 years ago. It was created to give the Army, the military, a vehicle with which they could transport their troops and their equipment in a safe, efficient and comfortable way. Furthermore, it was found that the conflict requires a shielded that could lead to a troop, for it was designed with capacity to transport 12 troops in full gear vehicle, and it was also agile, highly functional and capable of moving within our geography, flat and hilly terrain where there is very weak, very damaged roads and possibly other vehicles could not go.
With these parameters the ideal platform was sought. We saw that most armies were using a Ford 550 platform and from the same, which is the one used by other companies, the bodywork was developed, it was the design of the shield as such, accessories, was given protection from waves explosive, and Hunter was born
In the evolution of Hunter adapted to the latest model requirements troop presented using the first two models, which are already operational. What can you tell us about this latest development?
The latter development has mostly very technical improvements, for example, some steps to climb more easily to the ceiling, brings the bars to tie things up at the ceiling, the vehicle height, has the strongest suspension, better protection theme brakes and improvements in the thermal issue for air conditioning work better.
Now the main question, why the army is looking for a vehicle outside of these features if here in Colombia, we have the Hunter?
Well, I think there is an issue, which is that Colombia had not developed a vehicle of this type and of this quality. If one looks at the Hunter, sees that it is a vehicle that has been developed under the principles of life and quality above the concept of the cost. Many times Colombia has the tendency to reduce costs, "I remove this screw to leave me cheaper", but that makes the truck is damaged more quickly, whereas in this case we see that the screw touches turns, it will endure, and not for a short period, otherwise it will endure long term.
The other issue I see is that currently being offered other vehicles, and draw processes which suddenly not invite us, we know that to be so.
Could you tell us what cost is the vehicle?
We are talking about three hundred thousand dollars.
For in the international market we know is the average price for a vehicle of this type, so we find it inconceivable that others say they are offering cheaper vehicles, because the price of Hunter is quite competitive, and even, is below the price of many others for the features it has, most cost three hundred thousand dollars (US $ 300,000), their ability to transport troops are five men, and Hunter has twelve ...
That's right, and not only that, if we look at areas of armor, the Hunter has protection to the engine, which does not have many of the other vehicles, has a lot of equipment that is considered other additional equipment, such as the thermal camera, reflectors 360, as can be, even, tires, transmission and dual-tank, which in our vehicles come as factory equipment.
What about the Hunter because ?. Some people have theorized that simply no request is made, say, 100 units Hunter, because they believe that perhaps ARMOR not have the capacity to provide 100 vehicles in, say, two years. What do you think?
I think that after this, is the support that we receive from the national government. ARMOR is a company with a fairly high growth capacity, and have the experience, we have the knowledge, and eventually might be able to get that number of units provided there was support from the Government. I think this is state supported a project out into the world and is a project that will be very coveted by other forces, especially in Latin America. The development of Hunter has been a slow process, because everything has been using its own resources, the cost of developing, plus the cost of manufacturing, plus the cost of bringing and the cost of which can not easily market has led us to is a rather slow process.
I think if we had national support, immediately this is a project that is triggered, goes ahead. The government has said "Yes, we are very interested, is a very interesting project," but actually display support, we have not seen. For example, US companies will say: "Gentlemen, we have so many millions of dollars for you, please, we develop a vehicle with the features we need to fight in open conflict." In Colombia, however, have a number of restrictions that hamper further the subject, for example, must prove against certain munitions that we do not get at home, nor the can import.
ARMOR won the national award for exports in 2009 and we did that exporting Armored vehicles, motor, I think that if we are given a chance to Hunter, could do honor to that prize exporting not only in the civil matter, too in the military.
As for the infrastructure of the company, ARMOR, what production capacity currently have to take vehicles, 5 units every two months, 10 units every three months ...?
There are two issues there. One: the chassis is not a chassis that can go out and buy commercially, ie go to America to a dealer and buy 50 units, because we will not find, this is a chassis commanded manufactured under technical specifications more high of having a commercial vehicle. It takes a few months while the Ford factory can provide. Once we have the chassis, if we have the support of the Government, and we advances required, ARMOR has an infrastructure that allows it to grow, so we could be talking about to take 20 units per month, it would not be unreasonable.
Maybe he has missed this opportunity for the Colombian growth. Some consider that it is not feasible ARMOR and the state may in the future make an agreement to pull it off Do you think it is possible for a joint venture or some other type of legal figure by which the state can invest in the project happen and I pull it off?
I see that the issue of Hunter make a consortium is a somewhat complex issue because ARMOR has been the company that has developed, the company that knows exactly why they have done each of the things that have made it, how has armed body, the way they have each accessory, and I think in the country there is no other company that is qualified to make development as it has now done with Hunter. We thought at the time that a temporary union is made we may be compromising the quality issue.
When talking about 20 units per month, an adaptation process is required to get the machinery, to get staff and train ... all require about two years.
End of Part 1
(defensa.com) Created in Colombia in 1981, Armor International has accumulated experience of over 30 years manufacturing all types of vehicles, both civilian and currently military use. It is also a leader in the area of shields for all types of vehicles, aircraft, helicopters, boats, trains, locomotives ... All that knowledge accumulated over more than three decades has turned to its new multi tactical vehicle -Purpose armored Hunter TR-12, which has been tested in areas of more than 2,600 meters above sea level. From all this we spoke Alberto Mejia, Marketing Manager Armor International.
How absorbs Hunter TR-12 experiences on new materials?
We are currently using the most advanced materials to be comparable to those of the vehicles on the outside of US and Israel, but with a bonus and is being worked here in Colombia, allows us to better serve the army or the person purchasing vehicles.
Is it important to you that Colombians abroad vehicles are stamped "Combat Proven"?
It can be an advantage, but not see it as a necessary topic. Today there are certifications such as STANAG 2, which is currently being managed at the military level, the STANAG 3 European regulations, the US, and are ballistic standards, and against explosives, that somehow supplement the concept of "Combat Proven"
What are your perspectives on marketing Hunter TR-12?
The Hunter is a project that has been fully developed in Colombia, but when compared with other companies from abroad might say that these have given a boost to the economy of other countries. What I mean by this ?, if we look at companies as arms of Israel, companies shield Israel itself, we see that they have stuck an injection to its economy, development, employment, military technologies, which been allowed to export to other countries and that these other countries cherish today because they know that the Israeli conflict, conflict with other countries, domestic manufacturer gives experience and that experience can be used to export products abroad.
And potential customers?
All armed forces are potential customers, Army, Police, Navy; eg for Meteor plan would be an ideal project. We see that it is an SUV, can be used both on roads and off-road (off road), not only that, if not strong enough trails. Additionally, we see that there is also an interesting field for oil companies and border control, this is an ideal to patrol borders and oil vehicle because there are places where it is not easily enter, even with trucks or jeeps. The Hunter TR-12 itself can reach these sites carry twelve people comfortably.
What can you tell about the history of development of the Hunter?
The Hunter is a project that began 7 or 8 years ago. It was created to give the Army, the military, a vehicle with which they could transport their troops and their equipment in a safe, efficient and comfortable way. Furthermore, it was found that the conflict requires a shielded that could lead to a troop, for it was designed with capacity to transport 12 troops in full gear vehicle, and it was also agile, highly functional and capable of moving within our geography, flat and hilly terrain where there is very weak, very damaged roads and possibly other vehicles could not go.
With these parameters the ideal platform was sought. We saw that most armies were using a Ford 550 platform and from the same, which is the one used by other companies, the bodywork was developed, it was the design of the shield as such, accessories, was given protection from waves explosive, and Hunter was born
In the evolution of Hunter adapted to the latest model requirements troop presented using the first two models, which are already operational. What can you tell us about this latest development?
The latter development has mostly very technical improvements, for example, some steps to climb more easily to the ceiling, brings the bars to tie things up at the ceiling, the vehicle height, has the strongest suspension, better protection theme brakes and improvements in the thermal issue for air conditioning work better.
Now the main question, why the army is looking for a vehicle outside of these features if here in Colombia, we have the Hunter?
Well, I think there is an issue, which is that Colombia had not developed a vehicle of this type and of this quality. If one looks at the Hunter, sees that it is a vehicle that has been developed under the principles of life and quality above the concept of the cost. Many times Colombia has the tendency to reduce costs, "I remove this screw to leave me cheaper", but that makes the truck is damaged more quickly, whereas in this case we see that the screw touches turns, it will endure, and not for a short period, otherwise it will endure long term.
The other issue I see is that currently being offered other vehicles, and draw processes which suddenly not invite us, we know that to be so.
Could you tell us what cost is the vehicle?
We are talking about three hundred thousand dollars.
For in the international market we know is the average price for a vehicle of this type, so we find it inconceivable that others say they are offering cheaper vehicles, because the price of Hunter is quite competitive, and even, is below the price of many others for the features it has, most cost three hundred thousand dollars (US $ 300,000), their ability to transport troops are five men, and Hunter has twelve ...
That's right, and not only that, if we look at areas of armor, the Hunter has protection to the engine, which does not have many of the other vehicles, has a lot of equipment that is considered other additional equipment, such as the thermal camera, reflectors 360, as can be, even, tires, transmission and dual-tank, which in our vehicles come as factory equipment.
What about the Hunter because ?. Some people have theorized that simply no request is made, say, 100 units Hunter, because they believe that perhaps ARMOR not have the capacity to provide 100 vehicles in, say, two years. What do you think?
I think that after this, is the support that we receive from the national government. ARMOR is a company with a fairly high growth capacity, and have the experience, we have the knowledge, and eventually might be able to get that number of units provided there was support from the Government. I think this is state supported a project out into the world and is a project that will be very coveted by other forces, especially in Latin America. The development of Hunter has been a slow process, because everything has been using its own resources, the cost of developing, plus the cost of manufacturing, plus the cost of bringing and the cost of which can not easily market has led us to is a rather slow process.
I think if we had national support, immediately this is a project that is triggered, goes ahead. The government has said "Yes, we are very interested, is a very interesting project," but actually display support, we have not seen. For example, US companies will say: "Gentlemen, we have so many millions of dollars for you, please, we develop a vehicle with the features we need to fight in open conflict." In Colombia, however, have a number of restrictions that hamper further the subject, for example, must prove against certain munitions that we do not get at home, nor the can import.
ARMOR won the national award for exports in 2009 and we did that exporting Armored vehicles, motor, I think that if we are given a chance to Hunter, could do honor to that prize exporting not only in the civil matter, too in the military.
As for the infrastructure of the company, ARMOR, what production capacity currently have to take vehicles, 5 units every two months, 10 units every three months ...?
There are two issues there. One: the chassis is not a chassis that can go out and buy commercially, ie go to America to a dealer and buy 50 units, because we will not find, this is a chassis commanded manufactured under technical specifications more high of having a commercial vehicle. It takes a few months while the Ford factory can provide. Once we have the chassis, if we have the support of the Government, and we advances required, ARMOR has an infrastructure that allows it to grow, so we could be talking about to take 20 units per month, it would not be unreasonable.
Maybe he has missed this opportunity for the Colombian growth. Some consider that it is not feasible ARMOR and the state may in the future make an agreement to pull it off Do you think it is possible for a joint venture or some other type of legal figure by which the state can invest in the project happen and I pull it off?
I see that the issue of Hunter make a consortium is a somewhat complex issue because ARMOR has been the company that has developed, the company that knows exactly why they have done each of the things that have made it, how has armed body, the way they have each accessory, and I think in the country there is no other company that is qualified to make development as it has now done with Hunter. We thought at the time that a temporary union is made we may be compromising the quality issue.
When talking about 20 units per month, an adaptation process is required to get the machinery, to get staff and train ... all require about two years.
End of Part 1
Miragedriver
Brigadier
Part 2
What timeout is needed for Ford chassis provides?
Ford has some periods of custom chassis, it is a process, if I currently need vehicles, I'll probably take 6 months to manufacture vehicles, but if you already have the chassis here, or me in charge, say in March , probably I can bring a lot faster, the faster I can produce, and we are talking about the range of times can vary between 3 and 6 months or less
Faster than bring it from abroad?
Proportionally yes, if we look that's another advantage because an American vehicle often is talking about 1 or 2 years for manufacturing
The units have the Army Colombia, what operational level reports have? And the copy of Suriname?
Well, so far I think we have done very well, vehicles and add many hours of use without any technical fault, I think that gives a lot to talk about the product,
In Suriname are satisfied, they are getting a budgetary appropriation to another unit, which we expect to be given very soon
Speaking of operating results, has informed us that the vehicles that currently owns the Army, have been in combat, is it true?
The vehicles are already in combat, have been in critical areas, as we have reported the presence of vehicle alone deters a lot. They have moved, according to needs, to red areas where more military support is needed
We knew we were in Huila, are you still there?
We are still beyond
ARMOR (with THOR) has developed a manual turret located on the vehicle roof and wondered why he has chosen a manual turret and not by a remote turret and if the vehicle does not have or capacity.
The theme of the RWS is linked more to the budget of the Armed Forces capabilities of Hunter. Match remote system is feasible. The Hunter as such can be offered with different capacities, and within that, we have two still higher levels, which can increase in terms of suspension to increase capacity. But there is one issue, which is that a turret of these can cost, even more than it is worth the same Hunter, now if one looks different eyes, one could buy a Hunter with RWS system, for the price than you are currently paying for an imported vehicle without the RWS system
The vehicle has the capacity required, there are different models of Hunter and can be adapted to the needs of the entity that is going to be buying, if an entity needs the Hunter with a team of data transmission or sophisticated communications equipment plus the turret or other systems, you can put, we can remove some seats personnel carriers. It is designed to be a very flexible platform
You can organize a command post, you can organize a communications station, an ambulance ...
Exactly, even you can become a Pick Up shielded, can adapt to different configurations according to what is needed
Where the following developments Hunter targeted?
We are working hard theme explosives. We are certifying Hunter for different ballistic standards, both military and civilian, we're doing field tests as to the durability of materials, because what we are looking for is to be a reliable vehicle and so far has done very well .
Apart from Surinam, is there any other country that has already submitted his interest in the vehicle?
Many. In fact many are seeing what the answer of the national army, national armed forces, to make a decision on what should be the platform of their choice. We are talking about countries like Mexico, Uruguay, Bolivia, and Peru, Ecuador and Panama, which has also introduced interest. Many countries have liked, and, basically, if we have the support of the government, I think it is a product that can succeed, can be a very interesting product for both Colombia and for us as a company
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What timeout is needed for Ford chassis provides?
Ford has some periods of custom chassis, it is a process, if I currently need vehicles, I'll probably take 6 months to manufacture vehicles, but if you already have the chassis here, or me in charge, say in March , probably I can bring a lot faster, the faster I can produce, and we are talking about the range of times can vary between 3 and 6 months or less
Faster than bring it from abroad?
Proportionally yes, if we look that's another advantage because an American vehicle often is talking about 1 or 2 years for manufacturing
The units have the Army Colombia, what operational level reports have? And the copy of Suriname?
Well, so far I think we have done very well, vehicles and add many hours of use without any technical fault, I think that gives a lot to talk about the product,
In Suriname are satisfied, they are getting a budgetary appropriation to another unit, which we expect to be given very soon
Speaking of operating results, has informed us that the vehicles that currently owns the Army, have been in combat, is it true?
The vehicles are already in combat, have been in critical areas, as we have reported the presence of vehicle alone deters a lot. They have moved, according to needs, to red areas where more military support is needed
We knew we were in Huila, are you still there?
We are still beyond
ARMOR (with THOR) has developed a manual turret located on the vehicle roof and wondered why he has chosen a manual turret and not by a remote turret and if the vehicle does not have or capacity.
The theme of the RWS is linked more to the budget of the Armed Forces capabilities of Hunter. Match remote system is feasible. The Hunter as such can be offered with different capacities, and within that, we have two still higher levels, which can increase in terms of suspension to increase capacity. But there is one issue, which is that a turret of these can cost, even more than it is worth the same Hunter, now if one looks different eyes, one could buy a Hunter with RWS system, for the price than you are currently paying for an imported vehicle without the RWS system
The vehicle has the capacity required, there are different models of Hunter and can be adapted to the needs of the entity that is going to be buying, if an entity needs the Hunter with a team of data transmission or sophisticated communications equipment plus the turret or other systems, you can put, we can remove some seats personnel carriers. It is designed to be a very flexible platform
You can organize a command post, you can organize a communications station, an ambulance ...
Exactly, even you can become a Pick Up shielded, can adapt to different configurations according to what is needed
Where the following developments Hunter targeted?
We are working hard theme explosives. We are certifying Hunter for different ballistic standards, both military and civilian, we're doing field tests as to the durability of materials, because what we are looking for is to be a reliable vehicle and so far has done very well .
Apart from Surinam, is there any other country that has already submitted his interest in the vehicle?
Many. In fact many are seeing what the answer of the national army, national armed forces, to make a decision on what should be the platform of their choice. We are talking about countries like Mexico, Uruguay, Bolivia, and Peru, Ecuador and Panama, which has also introduced interest. Many countries have liked, and, basically, if we have the support of the government, I think it is a product that can succeed, can be a very interesting product for both Colombia and for us as a company
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Brigadier
South Korea extends close ties naval cooperation and technological development with the Ministry of Defense of Colombia
(defensa.com) The meeting was meant to confirm the importance of Colombia as the main strategic partner of South Korea in Latin America and strengthen bilateral ties. The shipyard Cotecmar and Korea are currently under development three coastal patrol vessels (CPV) to Colombia, where it is taking important knowledge transfer processes for the implementation of naval technology.
Korean Deputy Minister of Defence, Baek Seung Joo, raised in Bogotá promote new mechanisms for bilateral cooperation to strengthen the historical relationship in defense through the transfer of technological knowledge, strengthening naval capabilities and support for Colombia in the construction of Comprehensive Rehabilitation center.
In Bogotá the Deputy Minister, accompanied by a high-level delegation, held meetings with the Deputy Minister for Strategy and Planning, Diana Quintero, Vice Minister for Enterprise Social Group and the Defense (GSED) and Welfare, Gr (RA) José Javier Pérez and Secretary General of the Ministry of Defense Luis Manuel Neira, as well as the Commander of the Navy, Admiral Hernando Wills Vélez with whom formalize various cooperation agreements. Seun Joo also visited the Infantry Battalion No. 28 - Colombia Battalion located in the Military Fort Ptolemais.
Colombia and the Republic of Korea have continued for more than 60 years a close relationship, which is consistently recognized by the Asian country, after the involvement of Colombian troops during the Korean War in the 50s.
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(defensa.com) The meeting was meant to confirm the importance of Colombia as the main strategic partner of South Korea in Latin America and strengthen bilateral ties. The shipyard Cotecmar and Korea are currently under development three coastal patrol vessels (CPV) to Colombia, where it is taking important knowledge transfer processes for the implementation of naval technology.
Korean Deputy Minister of Defence, Baek Seung Joo, raised in Bogotá promote new mechanisms for bilateral cooperation to strengthen the historical relationship in defense through the transfer of technological knowledge, strengthening naval capabilities and support for Colombia in the construction of Comprehensive Rehabilitation center.
In Bogotá the Deputy Minister, accompanied by a high-level delegation, held meetings with the Deputy Minister for Strategy and Planning, Diana Quintero, Vice Minister for Enterprise Social Group and the Defense (GSED) and Welfare, Gr (RA) José Javier Pérez and Secretary General of the Ministry of Defense Luis Manuel Neira, as well as the Commander of the Navy, Admiral Hernando Wills Vélez with whom formalize various cooperation agreements. Seun Joo also visited the Infantry Battalion No. 28 - Colombia Battalion located in the Military Fort Ptolemais.
Colombia and the Republic of Korea have continued for more than 60 years a close relationship, which is consistently recognized by the Asian country, after the involvement of Colombian troops during the Korean War in the 50s.
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Brazil concerned by the agreements affecting the defense industry result of rapprochement between Argentina and China
(Defensa.com) The rapprochement between Buenos Aires and Beijing is not viewed favorably by the Brazilian government and industry. According to the newspaper O Globo, Brazilian diplomats have criticized the 15 bilateral agreements between Argentina and China during the trip to the South American country's president, Cristina Kirchner, were closed in Beijing.
The concern especially reaches military items, as if by an Argentina side alienate a substantial portion of southern territory in favor of a possible Chinese space station, there are agreements armored VN-1, for example-that would result in a cancellation of the already slowed exports Guaraní for the Argentine Army. Similarly, agreements to sell in Argentina (and tentatively, in Uruguay) the P-18N patrol that would nullify any possibility for Brazilian projects or associated with Brazilian groups.
However, most irritation, according to the publication, would be an agreement of Chinese investment in power generation, industry, production of railway equipment and space research (though and Brazil held a joint satellite project of CBERS). Customs facilities would also be offered to Chinese contractors for the construction of two hydroelectric plants, which are evaluated with deep suspicion by Brazil.
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(Defensa.com) The rapprochement between Buenos Aires and Beijing is not viewed favorably by the Brazilian government and industry. According to the newspaper O Globo, Brazilian diplomats have criticized the 15 bilateral agreements between Argentina and China during the trip to the South American country's president, Cristina Kirchner, were closed in Beijing.
The concern especially reaches military items, as if by an Argentina side alienate a substantial portion of southern territory in favor of a possible Chinese space station, there are agreements armored VN-1, for example-that would result in a cancellation of the already slowed exports Guaraní for the Argentine Army. Similarly, agreements to sell in Argentina (and tentatively, in Uruguay) the P-18N patrol that would nullify any possibility for Brazilian projects or associated with Brazilian groups.
However, most irritation, according to the publication, would be an agreement of Chinese investment in power generation, industry, production of railway equipment and space research (though and Brazil held a joint satellite project of CBERS). Customs facilities would also be offered to Chinese contractors for the construction of two hydroelectric plants, which are evaluated with deep suspicion by Brazil.
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