Etiqueta: Colombia
The U.S. Coast Guard completed the transfer of its last three Island-class patrol boats to the Colombian Navy
With a ceremony held at the main dock of the ARC “Bolívar” Naval Base in the city of Cartagena, the Colombian Navy officially incorporated...
The National Army of Colombia advances in the recovery of its fleet of Mi-17 helicopters of Russian origin
As announced last month by Zona Militar, the National Army of Colombia is making steady progress in the overhaul and recovery of its fleet...
The U.S. Coast Guard confirms the transfer of its last three Island-class patrol boats to the Colombian Navy
On May 16, 2025, the United States Coast Guard confirmed that its last three decommissioned Island-class patrol boats — USCGC Naushon (WPB 1311), USCGC...
The Colombian Army is progressing with the refurbishment and reactivation of its fleet of Russian-made Mil Mi-17 helicopters
As previously reported by Zona Militar, the repair process for the Colombian National Army’s Russian-made Mil Mi-17 helicopters has already begun. It was reported...
The Swedish Gripen prevails over the U.S. F-16 as the replacement for the Kfir fighters of the Colombian Aerospace Force
At the end of yesterday, the President of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, announced through the social network "X" that the JAS-39 Gripen had been officially...
Saab executive denies allegations of a U.S. veto to block the selection of the Gripen E as the future fighter of the Colombian Aerospace Force
Despite the recent agreement reached with Israel Aerospace Industries for the maintenance of its Kfir fighters, the Colombian Aerospace Force has only gained time...
Rumors and analysis of the offer made by the U.S. to equip the Colombian Aerospace Force with stored F-16 fighters
Opinion - Below, in a few words, I will inform and analyze for the readers of Zona Militar the recent developments regarding the purchase...
Funds are finally allocated for the maintenance of the Russian-made Mi-17 helicopters of the Colombian Armed Forces
As mentioned repeatedly by this author in previous articles about the maintenance of the Mil Mi-17 helicopters of Russian origin belonging to the Colombian...
