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janjak desalin said:

Contradictory, indeed!
I just consider the number of aircraft in this reported deal, 20, to be an unusual number of aircraft for an air force to order. I could, very well, be incorrect, but aren't air squadrons usually equipped with ~12 aircraft + ~25% for attrition? And, Argentina doesn't need additional trainers as the FAdeA IA 63 Pampa is still in service.

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As I mentioned early in this thread. As long as Cristina is Presidente we will hear or deals and rumors of deals, but nothing will materialize. Not until there is a new President.

Remember this is Latin America, talk is cheep.


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Mi-17-1B arrive in Peru after being repaired in Russia


(Defensa.com) On February 6, aboard an Antonov An-124-100 Ruslan, arrived at Grupo Aereo No. 3, located next to the Jorge Chavez International Airport (Lima), the four helicopters Transport Mi-17-1B Hip H that were sent in mid-2014 to Russia to undergo further inspection. Shortly after his arrival, comenzaraon aircraft to be assembled by technical personnel of Rosoboronexport and the Air Force, the corresponding test flights and acceptance must be made in the coming days.

Upon their return, they will be taken to comply missions in the Valley of the Apurimac rivers, Ene and Mantaro (VRAEM), an area where, in alliance with drug gangs, even opera Shining Path. In October last year, the Air Force of Peru began direct negotiations with the Russian Federation, via Rosoboronexport, looking into contracts for major overhauls 4 helicopters Mi-17-1B Hip H for approximately 20 million dollars . To this end, the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) declared by Supreme Decree No. 010-2013-DE, the "national interest the recruitment process in the foreign market for the repair of helicopters MI-17-1B" which is realized in the form of government to government.

Relations of Peru and Russia were resumed in 2006 when under the Agreement with the Russian Federation and after signing a contract for 18 million dollars, 13 helicopters Mi-17 Hip H were sent: 7th Air Force and 6 1st. Army Aviation Brigade of the Spark Plant in St. Petersburg (Russia). Later, in late 2011 it was the turn of two Mi-17-1B-six Mi-25D Hind D Air Force. Estimated 25 to 30 million - - The contract was signed in mid 2011. Deliveries were completed according to established timelines, two Mi-17-1B and two Mi-25 in February 2012, and the four Mi -25 remaining in September of that year.





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Germany, Austria, Brazil, USA, Italy and Czech Republic invited to the bidding process 30,000 9mm pistols. for the National Police of Peru

(Defensa.com) The Ministry of Interior has formally extended invitations Peru, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Germany, Austria, Brazil, USA, Italy and the Czech Republic to introduce themselves to the acquisition of an initial batch 30,000 9mm pistols. for the National Police. According to unofficial information, the acquisition, estimated at about 15 million, is governed by Directive No. 006-2014 / IN: "Procedure for Procurement of Goods and Services Under the mode of government to government" issued on 26 August 2014.

The Technical Requirement indicates, among others, 9mm pistols. must be semi-automatic, single and double action (with external hammer) having internal and external insurance capacity cartridges 15 and frame rail Picatiny polymer (MIL STD 1913) allowing the coupling of accessories. The length should not exceed 205 mm cannon between 97 and 115 mm, and weight, unserved Bandolier, not exceeding 860 gr. Companies participating (endorsed by the respective governments) must submit, no later than the end of February, a technical and financial proposal and then two weapons that will be subjected to a testing protocol that will be in charge of the Division of Arms and Ammunition of the Logistics Directorate of the National Police.

This Protocol - adopted in January 2015 - includes a preliminary inspection (basically checking) and a series of test runs on sand, mud, rain, salt water immersion, resistance and safety (fall of 1.5 m. round in the chamber). In addition, an accuracy test (a round of 10 shots to 15 m.) And a performance will take place (intended for testing the single and double action and its operational characteristics) with a total of 600 shots.

And, as expected, the representative of Carl Walter GmbH in Peru, Jorge Egocheaga Berggren, has filed a claim - appellants in these processes, and usually are unfounded and without technical support - citing alleged irregularities and favoritism Please CZ. In early 2015, Berggren Egocheaga presented to the Ministry of Defense, during the acquisition of 400 9mm pistols. for Special Forces operating in the VRAEM, a claim indicating the Beretta Px4F should not win "for not having ambidextrous slide release." The claim was reviewed the Directorate General of Administration of MINDEF, I finally discarded and approved awarding the "Consent Award" Beretta Spa and signature of the respective contract.





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Attack in Colombia against an armored vehicle takes the lives of three soldiers


(Defensa.com) Means of the National Army of Colombia participated in a day of support for the rural population in San Martin de Loba, in the town of Sardinata (Norte de Santander) when an armored vehicle M1117 Advanced Commando (which receives the Local name "Pegasus") was attacked with explosives that destroyed the vehicle.

The armored passed over a culvert when at least one high powered explosive charge left the bottom of armored seriously affected. The command of the Thirty Brigade of the Colombian Army has confirmed the death of David Guerrero regulars Andrade, Jorge Jimenez Market and Abraham Hernandez Herrera addition to the injuries sustained by Sergeant Henry Diaz Suarez and regular soldier Miguel Vega Torres, found receiving medical attention. All affected belong to the Mechanized Cavalry General Hermogenes Maza No.5.

According to the Colombian Army, the action would have been carried out by the front "Juan Fernando Porras Martinez" the ELN (National Liberation Army), specifically by terrorists that match the alias "Wilmer" and "Osvaldo"





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The Russian Defense Minister in Cuba


(Defensa.com) The Russian defense minister, Sergei Shoigu General, arrived this weekend to Havana where he met Friday with President Raul Castro. So begins an official visit to Cuba after the Russian minister stop in Venezuela and Nicaragua to discuss issues of defense and military-technical cooperation. According to a Cuban television news, the Russian minister and Cuban President talked about "the historical ties between the two nations" and reaffirmed "the will to continue strengthening the bonds of cooperation."

During the meeting also attended by members of the Russian delegation and Cuba's Revolutionary Armed Forces and the Minister of the Revolutionary Armed Forces (FAR), general Army Corps Leopoldo Cintra, Deputy Minister and Chief of Staff of the FAR, Álvaro Lopez Miera.

Were not disclosed data on cooperation in specific areas, such as the supply of military equipment. The only concrete information that has been disclosed is the promise that President Castro Cuban cars crews participate in the so-called Battle tanks Biathlon 2015, to be held in March in Crimea. He also pledged to participate in the Cuban military security conference and military-technical "Army-2015" to be held in June in the Russian region of Kubinka cooperation. The Russian Defense Ministry is organizing this event in which various topics ranging from the use of unmanned aerial systems use different military equipment will be discussed.







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Miragedriver said:

As I mentioned early in this thread. As long as Cristina is Presidente we will hear or deals and rumors of deals, but nothing will materialize. Not until there is a new President.

Remember this is Latin America, talk is cheep.

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I am with you on this.

Lot's of talk, but the proof will be in the pudding...in other words, when something actually starts being built and is delivered.

Three non-commissioned officers of the Navy of Peru investigated for allegedly leaking information to the Armed Forces of Chile

(Defensa.com) The Minister of Defense of Peru, Pedro Cateriano, has confirmed that NCOs of the Navy Alfredo Dominguez Marino Raffo and Johnny Richard Borja Philco being investigated for allegedly leaking information to the Armed Forces to Chile. A third sergeant, Alberto Gonzales Alejo, currently only being investigated for "disobedience", it would have traveled abroad without authorization. They are accused of the alleged crimes of disloyalty, disobedience and treason. Cateriano said that the periods in which they would have made filtration acts have been investigated in the case of Philco, between 2005 and 2012; if Domínguez, between 2011 and 2012, and the third case, that of Gonzales, between 2010 and 2012.

Cateriano sent a letter to Congress President Ana Maria Solorzano, requesting to attend next week to the Standing Committee, to inform national representation on the alleged leak of information that would have made these three noncommissioned officers of the Navy. According to sources cited by the Peruvian newspaper La República, the investigation would be part of a network of military personnel engaged in these practices filtration military information.

Cateriano, meanwhile, asked about any communication sent to the government of Chile by these facts, it stated that, upon learning of facts, in April last year, decided to maintain confidentiality to the investigation have better results, not having been officially informed the Foreign Ministry of Chile on the situation. "If the reserve is kept and could get a second information and so on until you have reached the third case," he said.

The case has come to light following a newspaper report that revealed that two noncommissioned officers of the Navy were being tried for the crime of espionage in favor of Chile. Alfredo Dominguez and Johnny preventively detained Philco be found since October last year at the Naval Base of Callao. In his defense, said Domínguez know other people who "work for transnational corporations" and performed these actions to have other income.

Under Peruvian chain America Television, both confessed that they were contacted by a supposed Italian businessmen who paid them for about reports that were initially referred to the work of monitoring the Navy of Peru was about fishing. Finally, as this channel, it was found that Italians alleged agents were indeed the Chilean Navy. The fact was detected by Peruvian counterintelligence operation, following constants leaving the country in both military detected. According to this medium, Dominguez has four outlets in the country to Brazil and Philco eleven outputs comprising Brazil, Bolivia, Argentina and Chile to meet with employers assumptions and deliver confidential information.

American TV reports that Dominguez acknowledged the fact by saying that he had a poor salary and needed extra work, while Philco has said that in the coming days will release names of other suspects involved. The arrest of the two widened as investigations continue and could be sentenced to 25 years in prison for treason in peacetime.

Agence France Presse reports that the president of Chile, Michelle Bachelet, has already been informed of the fact although not publicly known any letter of protest from the Peruvian government.




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An Argentine Lama helicopter of the Fourth Air Brigade crashes


(Defensa.com) On February 11, a helicopter Lama SA315-B, belonging to the IV Air Brigade of Argentina Air Force, made a forced landing near Uspallata, in the province of Mendoza. The accident took place because engine shutdown device. None of his four crew was seriously injured.

The defense ministry confirmed the incident through a statement in which he said that at 9 am, "a helicopter Lama SA315-B belonging to the IV Air Brigade, located in the Province of Mendoza, starred in an emergency landing on National Route No. 7 ". The aircraft was conducting an aerial transfer, in cooperation with the government of the province of Cuyo, to the high mountain area, when the engine began to lose power. "The training and skill of the pilot allowed the effectiveness of the maneuver culminate no personal consequences, both for the driver, and for three passengers," said the FAA.

The Lama were acquired by the Boundary Commission in 1973 and donated to Argentina Air Force to meet the Cordillera missions. On August 15, 1977 Squadron V Search, Rescue and Special Tasks (today Squadron III) was established in the premises of the IV Air Brigade. The Lama helicopter unit, originally designed to meet the requirements of the Indian Air Force aircraft needed for the high peaks, met almost 40 years, although little remains of the original aircraft. The powerful engine of the Alouette III with a lightweight structure Alouette II joined, creating a model that can operate at high altitude and high temperatures.




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The Uruguayan Naval Aviation denies that the A-109 helicopters option is its favorite


(Defensa.com) While it is recognized that a US proposal was put to the Ministry of Defence to acquire AgustaWestland A109E helicopters used, from the US Coast Guard, doubting even the dependence finally going to act on that option, hierarchies of Naval Aviation clarify that although they were reviewed by staff of General Maintenance body some of these specimens months ago, it never requested the High Command of the Navy, which was confirmed by the Head of Public Relations thereof.

The alternative, "is far from being the preferred versus other models of far greater reach and versatility, even in the same Agusta," referring to the AW-139 and 169, which does cater to new Uruguayan territorial aspirations of Directions to 350 nautical miles SAR jurisdiction and responsibilities of the country, today not very well attended. At all times the Naval Aviation studied medium and no light helicopters, as would be the AW-109, with the lowest evaluated comprehensively the SH-2G Seasprite- then acquired Peru but not missiles and other weapons systems to lower the final price.

Originally, from a technical point of view, the Naval Aviation was decanted from the new models of Agusta, especially the AW-139 (although if OPV small size it chose, should be the AW-169) or some series of Sikorsky S-76, having a moderate expectations for the proposed new EC-175 Airbus Helicopters. Autonomy, avionics and time between inspections (TBO) europeas.Una options would favor high naval source said the virtual option would AW-109 "(and if materialized, probably because defense or give course ...) A sort of plan B, a consolation prize if no money for anything better, something not very desirable. "

In terms of IPOs, in turn, Lurssen OPV 80, 80 in Antarctic Fassmer version -of much tougher than the original hull, pretty questioned (reinforcement could also slightly penalize its initial performance) and P-18 N Chinese are the candidates, and being almost ruled the DCNS Gowind. For the latter, and discarding of the naval gun up its offer with Z-9 helicopters, Chinese imitation of EC -365, both the AW-109, as the S-76 or -169 AW be tolerated indoor units, bearing little more than five tons copies, having rejected extend it to receive, in relation to Argentina, Sikorsky Sea King. These nuances technological issues within the Uruguayan Navy reveal actually very bounded hopes for the coming months sufficient resources for its three main projects: OPV, middle SAR helicopters and surveillance network Costeria certified by IALA VTS, all facing the biggest Uruguayan maritime responsibilities in recent and coming times, as well as the constant disagreements and frictions with Argentina in the field.





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Ghana confirms purchase of 5 Embraer Super Tucano aircraft


(Defensa.com) The Ghana Air Force training will buy five aircraft and attack Embraer EMB 314 Super Tucano and nine helicopters Harbin Z-9 Chinese factory. The announcement was made public officially on the 13th of this month the president of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, and was overtaken by defensa.com last November after the opening of a new hangar at the air base in Accra (capital of Ghana) built by the Brazilian company Contracta Engenharia, which maintains a branch in the African country.

Although not yet given exact details about contracts, the president of Ghana did indicate the date of delivery of helicopters: June 2015. He also spoke of his plans to create a flight training school in Tamale and a new hospital for the Air Force with 500 beds Ghana, Kumasi, Ashanti capital, the country's second city.

Ghana already operates 10 helicopters Mi-17 and 2 C295 transport aircraft, one of which is in Mali to support the UN mission in the region, with its unique vector fixed wing fighter squadron of 4 K-8 Chinese Karakorum also have equipped some Diamond Da-42 Flir Star Safire III for recognition.

Ghana also receive an Embraer 190 for transfers VIP-complementing existing Falcon 900- or multimission. Brazil also is funding the work in Tamale airport (which have a runway of 4,000 meters), one of the 4 major cities of the country through BNDES also supported the construction of the hangar of Accra, which builds Queiroz Galvao company also Brazilian.





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