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Mexican Marines (SEMAR) during UNITAS 15 on the Brazilian Island of Marambaia
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Argentine Mi-17E operating in the Antarctic
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Argentina’s drive to replace its aging Mirage III/IV fighter fleet with second hand Israeli Kfir Block 60 fighters has come under criticism from Argentine Air Force number three, Brigadier General Mario Roca. Argentina had planned to purchase fourteen of the fighters (which included two two-seat trainers) with the deal to have cost between $220-360 million. The criticisms arose when the first six fighters would arrive within 18 months, but without weapons systems, and all upgrades needed to be completed in Israel. The deal has for now been put on hold indefinitely with Defense Minister Agustin Rossi deciding to leave the deal to be concluded by the next administration. Opposition politicians have stated that if elected, they would look into replacing the fleet independently.
See article (next post) regarding refusal of aircraft
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Argentina's Kfir contract questioned by Air Force: they lacked “a weapons' system” and radar
The number three man in the Argentine Air Force refused to sign the purchase of 14 Israeli refurbished Kfir fighter jets, an operation involving 360 million dollars, and which supposedly would have given the depleted service a breath of fresh air.
ccording to a reconstruction by Clarin of the situation, which allegedly happened over a month ago, Brigadier Mario Roca argued that the fighters to be supplied by Israel did not have the weapons system and only six of them would be equipped with radars, so he refused to support the deal, which he explained to his commanding officer, Brigadier General Mario Callejo, and went home.
Allegedly Brigadier Roca was not dismissed or retired, as expected, but remained on call.
Argentine Defense minister Agustín Rossi gave another version of events particularly regarding the freezing of the purchase operation from the state run Israel Aerospace Industries, IAI, which also included the promotion and sale by IAI of Argentine manufactured jet trainers.
“We have been working on the replacement of the decommissioned Mirages fighter jets since I took office. We have considered different offers: the US F16, Chinese fighters, Spanish F1 and the Israel proposal which was considered the most viable for technical and economic reasons. The 360m operation is for 14 aircraft and five-year maintenance, plus the commitment by IAI to promote the sale of our Pampa jets in different world markets. However we are not going to sign the contract, everything is ready for the next president to make the decision”, explained Rossi.
mbito Financiero, which is now the property of a close friend of the Kirchner family, added further spice to the operation. Apparently the contract included 30 Pampa III Argentine manufactured trainer jets, but according to opposition members in Congress, the Cordoba factory has yet to deliver its first Pampa to the Argentine Air Force which was scheduled to take place last March.
“The Pampa III is a technological lie from president Cristina. She put the boys of La Campora in the factory and we know their incompetence, and this helps to understand Israel's resistance to the deal”, said lawmaker Julio Martinez deputy chief of the Defense Committee in Congress.
Ambito Financiero had reported that the IAI contract would be signed before the presidential runoff on 22 November since an Israel delegation had arrived in Buenos Aires. Contracts were ready since September when president Cristina Fernandez signed decree 1775 with the needed funds for a first down payment of 60m dollars on signing the contract. The rest would be spread in several years and several annual budgets.
However last week the Kfir deal was frozen. Apparently the Argentine Air Force questioned several issues, for example the refurbished fighter's engine is a General Electric J79 and thus US approval is needed for the sale; besides the 800/1600 hours overhaul can only be done in Israel, “so what about the technology transfer”.
The whole deal, according to a 'non paper' involves 78 months but the first six fighters would be delivered at the end of the first 18 months, but with no weapons' system. Of the 14, two are two-seat trainers.
“A strategic decision of this level must be decided by the incoming government”, insists the 'non paper' which also recalls that the Kirchners step down from government leaving Argentina with no supersonic fighters and only one Hercules C-130 transport aircraft in flying conditions.
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PD: there are also only 23 flying A-4AR Skyhawks and that includes the three trainers.
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The number three man in the Argentine Air Force refused to sign the purchase of 14 Israeli refurbished Kfir fighter jets, an operation involving 360 million dollars, and which supposedly would have given the depleted service a breath of fresh air.
ccording to a reconstruction by Clarin of the situation, which allegedly happened over a month ago, Brigadier Mario Roca argued that the fighters to be supplied by Israel did not have the weapons system and only six of them would be equipped with radars, so he refused to support the deal, which he explained to his commanding officer, Brigadier General Mario Callejo, and went home.
Allegedly Brigadier Roca was not dismissed or retired, as expected, but remained on call.
Argentine Defense minister Agustín Rossi gave another version of events particularly regarding the freezing of the purchase operation from the state run Israel Aerospace Industries, IAI, which also included the promotion and sale by IAI of Argentine manufactured jet trainers.
“We have been working on the replacement of the decommissioned Mirages fighter jets since I took office. We have considered different offers: the US F16, Chinese fighters, Spanish F1 and the Israel proposal which was considered the most viable for technical and economic reasons. The 360m operation is for 14 aircraft and five-year maintenance, plus the commitment by IAI to promote the sale of our Pampa jets in different world markets. However we are not going to sign the contract, everything is ready for the next president to make the decision”, explained Rossi.
mbito Financiero, which is now the property of a close friend of the Kirchner family, added further spice to the operation. Apparently the contract included 30 Pampa III Argentine manufactured trainer jets, but according to opposition members in Congress, the Cordoba factory has yet to deliver its first Pampa to the Argentine Air Force which was scheduled to take place last March.
“The Pampa III is a technological lie from president Cristina. She put the boys of La Campora in the factory and we know their incompetence, and this helps to understand Israel's resistance to the deal”, said lawmaker Julio Martinez deputy chief of the Defense Committee in Congress.
Ambito Financiero had reported that the IAI contract would be signed before the presidential runoff on 22 November since an Israel delegation had arrived in Buenos Aires. Contracts were ready since September when president Cristina Fernandez signed decree 1775 with the needed funds for a first down payment of 60m dollars on signing the contract. The rest would be spread in several years and several annual budgets.
However last week the Kfir deal was frozen. Apparently the Argentine Air Force questioned several issues, for example the refurbished fighter's engine is a General Electric J79 and thus US approval is needed for the sale; besides the 800/1600 hours overhaul can only be done in Israel, “so what about the technology transfer”.
The whole deal, according to a 'non paper' involves 78 months but the first six fighters would be delivered at the end of the first 18 months, but with no weapons' system. Of the 14, two are two-seat trainers.
“A strategic decision of this level must be decided by the incoming government”, insists the 'non paper' which also recalls that the Kirchners step down from government leaving Argentina with no supersonic fighters and only one Hercules C-130 transport aircraft in flying conditions.
Link:
PD: there are also only 23 flying A-4AR Skyhawks and that includes the three trainers.
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An IA-58 Pucara
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MIRAGE IN PUBLIC farewell in TANDIL
The presence of audience exceeded all expectations estimated that about 200,000 people enjoyed the activities planned.
The participants, who came from across the country, enjoyed the air show that made the Mirage in his farewell and passages of Pampa IA-63, IA-58 Pucara, Hercules C-130, Fokker F-27, DHC -6 Twin Otter, Grob 120 and Embraer 312. Also appreciated the exercises E MI-171, Bell 212 and 500 helicopters Hughes, jumps in charge of the Military Parachute Team Force, the "Blue Eagles" and as brooch delighted with the music that played the Band of the Air Force Argentina.
As part of this framework, several exhibitions on the performance of force in the conflict in the South Atlantic, in charge of War Veterans of the Falklands, who passed on their experience and knowledge on this important gesture of our history were presented.
In the afternoon, the Act Farewell Ceremony Mirage Air System, chaired by the Chief of the General Staff of the Air Force, Brigadier General (VGM) Mario Miguel Callejo developed; accompanied by the Chief of the VI Air Brigade, Commodore Stephen Mayor Peter Girardi, the highest authorities of the institution; national, civil and military authorities, and audience.
The head of the Force said in his speech: "This event calls for a farewell, but a reunion of men and women of the Air Force, who shared that invisible bond with these aircraft; pilots, mechanics, civil and support staff together through 43 years of activity in various air units. "
He concluded the day with the excitement imposed by the 21 guns that fired their salvos these glorious warriors.
The Mirage has taken his last flight, leaving etched forever in our hearts the memory of his courageous story
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The presence of audience exceeded all expectations estimated that about 200,000 people enjoyed the activities planned.
The participants, who came from across the country, enjoyed the air show that made the Mirage in his farewell and passages of Pampa IA-63, IA-58 Pucara, Hercules C-130, Fokker F-27, DHC -6 Twin Otter, Grob 120 and Embraer 312. Also appreciated the exercises E MI-171, Bell 212 and 500 helicopters Hughes, jumps in charge of the Military Parachute Team Force, the "Blue Eagles" and as brooch delighted with the music that played the Band of the Air Force Argentina.
As part of this framework, several exhibitions on the performance of force in the conflict in the South Atlantic, in charge of War Veterans of the Falklands, who passed on their experience and knowledge on this important gesture of our history were presented.
In the afternoon, the Act Farewell Ceremony Mirage Air System, chaired by the Chief of the General Staff of the Air Force, Brigadier General (VGM) Mario Miguel Callejo developed; accompanied by the Chief of the VI Air Brigade, Commodore Stephen Mayor Peter Girardi, the highest authorities of the institution; national, civil and military authorities, and audience.
The head of the Force said in his speech: "This event calls for a farewell, but a reunion of men and women of the Air Force, who shared that invisible bond with these aircraft; pilots, mechanics, civil and support staff together through 43 years of activity in various air units. "
He concluded the day with the excitement imposed by the 21 guns that fired their salvos these glorious warriors.
The Mirage has taken his last flight, leaving etched forever in our hearts the memory of his courageous story
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Peruvian Air Force MiG-29SE armed with R-27R air to air missiles...
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Video Jornada de Puertas Abiertas VI Brigada Aérea – Tandil
Goodbye Mirage’s
Goodbye Mirage’s