Etiqueta: Colombia
The Colombian Aerospace Force inaugurates its new Virtual Reality Simulation Center for the T-6C Team
With the aim of enhancing pilot training capabilities, the Colombian Aerospace Force (FAC) inaugurated the Virtual Reality Simulation Center for the T-6C Texan weapon system, located at the No. 1 Air Combat Command facilities in Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca.
These are augmented reality virtual simulators that...
Through a decision of President Gustavo Petro, Colombia suspends the purchase of Israeli armament for its Armed Forces
In the context of a new diplomatic incident between Colombia and Israel, Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced through his social media channels that the country is suspending all purchases of military equipment from Israeli companies. While the statements are recent, the impact of such...
Leaving behind an important legacy of service, the Colombian Navy decommissioned the ship ARC Calima
The ARC Calima ship was built in 1979 at the Bayou Le Batre shipyards in the city of Mobile, Alabama, in the southeastern United States, under the name "Northern Edge". It was originally intended as a fishing vessel, however, after two years, it was...
Colombia and South Korea enter into an aeronautical certification agreement targeting the proposed KAI FA-50 fighter jets for the FAC
With the aim of mutually recognizing military airworthiness certification, South Korea and Colombia entered into an agreement for the standardization of flight safety rules and standards for aircraft built by both nations. This particular agreement paves the way for the possible incorporation of KAI...
Norinco seeks to position itself as an equipment supplier to the region’s Armed Forces: interview with Meng Xin, deputy director for Latin America
Norinco is a Chinese state-owned company that manufactures defense products, with the initials corresponding to North Industries Corporation. This company has been showcasing its offerings at various defense expos across the continent, providing ground products such as armored vehicles, tanks, and anti-aircraft systems for...
While Argentina analyzes and evaluates, the Armed Forces of the region are making progress in the implementation of their main Shipbuilding Programs
Throughout the last decade and part of the current one, the Armed Forces of South America have consolidated various naval construction projects, which have progressed from mere consideration in official documents to being a full-fledged reality. In recent years, it has become normal to...
For 14 days, the Colombian Navy participated in the Event Horizon Combined Exercise with naval forces from the Caribbean
Through the Comando Específico de San Andrés y Providencia of the Colombian Navy, the "Event Horizon 2024" exercises were conducted. Naval and aerial components from the navies and coast guard services of Canada, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Haiti, and the Netherlands participated, along with...
Peruvian Air Force assists Colombia in fighting fires
As part of the support aimed at controlling fires, the Peruvian Air Force has provided its counterpart in Colombia with several dozen air-droppable containers that integrate the Caylym Guardian system. The transfer of the mentioned material, carried out under the framework of the System...