Armée Chilienne / Chile's armed forces / Fuerzas Armadas de Chile

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comment est-il possible qu´on a pas de topic sur l´Armée chilienne

pour commencer,un post de Janes certes ancien mais parle de la FACh



a vous d´alimenter

la frégate Capitan Prat ( FF11 ) lors de l'Exercice UNITAS 52

UNITAS est un exercice de tir réel qui réunis à coté du Chilie, le Péru, la Colombie et l'USN, qui s'est déroulé au début de juillet.

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BAE Systems Land and Armaments, L.P., York, Pa., was awarded a $7,031,054 firm-fixed-price contract. The award will provide for the modification of an existing contract to refurbish 12 M109A+ self-propelled howitzers for the country of Chile. Work will be performed in York, Pa., with an estimated completion date of Nov. 30, 2012. One bid was solicited, with one bid received. The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (W56HZV-10-G-0003).

defense.gov

Port de Valparaiso le 15-08-11

on voit plusieurs frégates, notamment l'Almirante Lattore ( F14 ) et l'Almirante Riveros ( F18 ) ... il s'agit respectivement de l'ex-Jacob van Heemskerck et l'ex-Tjerk Hiddes de la marine royale hollondaise transférées à l marine chilienne entre 2004 et 2005

Il parait que le Chilie et la France ont arrivé à un compromis pour le vente du Foudre au Chilie ... l'infos peut tomber d'ici quelques temps

11-05-10, au large de Valparaiso

Le SM Thomson ( SS20 ), un U209 de la marine chilienne. La marine chilienne dispose depuis 1984, de 2 U209 Thomson ( SS20 ) et Simson ( SS21 ).

Le Chili a une longue tradition sous marine, ses premiers sous marin militaire, datent de 1918, il s'agit de 6 type H achetés auprès des britishs, qui ont devenu l'unique fournisseur des submersibles pour le Chili. Depuis l'acquisition des Type H, l'UK a fourni 7 SM à l'Armada. A la fin des années 70, le Chili disposait de 2 Oberon, mais avec l montée en puissance de l'Argentine, il décide d'acheter 2 autres submersibles, il s'est tourné ainsi comme l'Argentine, le Perou, la Colombie, le Venezuela et l'Equateur avant lui en direction de l'Allemagne et passe officiellement en décembre 1980, une commande pour 2 U209/1400 qui formeront la classe Thomson. la construction a duré 2 ans à Kiel, là ou on a utilisé des élements prévus pour les 6 U209 commandé par la marine impérialle irannienne, suspendu par l'Allemagne pour des raisons évidentes.

Ces 2 SM ont déjà reçu une modernisation début des années 90, des nouveaux travaux ont commencé en 2006 et prennent fin en 2010 dans les chantiers d'ASMAR, avec l'aide de DCNS pour le système de combat ... ce chantier qui s'est spécialisé depuis quelques années dans les travaux de modernisation des U209 des marines latines ... en 2008, il signa un contrat avec l'Equateur pour la modernisation de ses 2 U209, qui prendra fin en 2012.

Le Chili qui dispose depuis 2005 de 2 Scorpène, envisage d'en acquérir 2 autres afin de remplacer la classe Thomson.
à noter que la dernière modernisation a permet à ces 2 SM de mettre en ouvre les missiles SM39 ainsi que les torpilles Black Shark

l'Année dernière, l'Armada a mis en service 2 navires ravitailleur ... dont l'Araucano ( AO53 ), qui est un navire civil acheté en 2008, convertit en navire de ravitaillement, et ASA à la fin de 2010.

le voilà hier à Valparaiso

le 27-08 au Port de Valparaiso

Un U209 à coté du navire de soutien au SM, récemment acquis des suédois .. L'Almirante José Merino Castro







Il y avait aussi 2 unités de la classe Almirante Cochrane ( T23 ) ... l'Almirante Condell ( FF06 ) et l'Almirante Lynch ( FF07 )

5 des 6 F16 AM du dernier batch neerlandais ont quitté la hollande hier direction Chili en traversant l´Atlantique.
le dernier devait suivre ajdhui

Yakusa a écrit:

Biensur ... toujours ils cherchent les bonnes affaires ces chiliens.

sinon un nouveau QG de la CAF à l'image de cette force aérienne

RIP

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Chile air force plane presumed crashed, 21 aboard


A Chilean air force plane with 21 people aboard was presumed to have crashed in the Pacific Ocean on Friday after it disappeared near the remote Juan Fernandez islands, authorities said.

Defense Minister Andres Allamand said the CASA 212 military plane tried twice to land before it went missing in the late afternoon. He said search teams were heading to the area, but that nightfall was hampering efforts.

"I empathize with the anguish and uncertainty of the relatives of the 21 passengers aboard the plane which is presumed to have gone down," President Sebastian Pinera said. "This is a very hard blow for our country."

TVN national television said five of its staff members were among the passengers, including popular presenter Felipe Camiroaga.

The crew was planning to film a report about reconstruction on the islands, which like Chile's mainland coastline were battered by a tsunami triggered by a devastating earthquake that hit Chile early last year.

Captain Otto Mrugalski, who is directing search and rescue efforts, said no remains of the plane had been found around the Juan Fernandez islands, which lie about 420 miles off Chile's coast.

But the mayor of the islands, Leopoldo Gonzalez, told state television that passengers' belongings had been found in the sea about a kilometer (0.6 mile) from the islands' landing strip. Local radio Bio Bio later cited Gonzalez as saying a door of the plane had been found in the water.

Felipe Paredes, who staffs the control tower at the landing strip, said he saw the plane struggling to land and cited heavy winds and sporadic rain.

"When the plane was blown off course by the wind, it managed to pull up again," Paredes said. He said he then lost sight of the plane.



Reuters

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18 MLU à 100 millions très bonne affaire


Final Batch of Refurbished F-16s on their Way to Chile

The Netherlands complete delivery of 18 surplus fighter aircraft to Chile

09:59 GMT, August 31, 2011 defpro.com | The delivery of refurbished Dutch surplus F-16 fighter aircraft to Chile is nearing its end as the final aircraft left the Dutch Volkel Air Base on Monday, 29 August 2011. This batch of six aircraft from a total of 18 fighters marks the end of a long transfer process, as agreed between the governments of the Netherlands and Chile in early June 2009. On Monday, five aircraft took off from their former home base; one straggler, which could not leave on time, followed the next day.

The sale of Dutch surplus F-16 Mid-life Upgrade (MLU) fighters to Chile began on 1 June 2010 with the official hand-over of the first F-16s to the Chilean Air Force (Fuerza Aérea de Chile, FACh). However, the aircraft were first refurbished in the Netherlands. The first batch of six aircraft left on 5 November 2010. A second batch, bound for Chile, took off from Volkel on 6 April 2011.

This is the second sales agreement for F-16s between the two countries after a first contract had been signed in 2006 for the same number of aircraft, following Dutch efforts to cut military expenses by reducing their inventory.

This brings the number of former Dutch F-16 MLUs in the Chilean inventory to 36 aircraft. Twenty-nine of these aircraft feature the “A” single-seat configuration, while seven aircraft are delivered in the “B” two-seat version. Further, the Chilean Air Force operates 10 F-16C/D Block 50, which entered service in 2007, making the Lockheed Martin-built aircraft the backbone of the country’s fighter fleet.

The total price for the purchase of the 18 aircraft in the 2009 agreement is estimated at around €100 million (some CLP 787 million). However, this sum has not been confirmed by the Dutch Ministry of Defence (MoD). Further, the agreement provided for the training of Chilean technicians by the Netherlands, as well as the delivery of related equipment. In April, an Il-76 transport aircraft delivered spare parts and navigation equipment for the F-16s to Chile.

According to the Dutch MoD, the latest sale of F-16s has reduced the number of combat aircraft in the Dutch Air Force from 105 to 87, including 14 for training purposes. Earlier this year, the government decided to further reduce the ageing F-16 fleet to only 68 aircraft.

The 2009 agreement with Chile equally results from austerity measures, decided in 2007, seeking to generate additional funds by selling surplus equipment, including artillery pieces, main battle tanks and fighter aircraft. In addition to the transfer of F-16s to Chile, the Netherlands sold nine surplus F-16s to the Kingdom of Jordan in 2007.

Since the late 1970s, the Dutch Air Force has been relying on its F-16 fleet, which has been license-produced by Fokker in the Netherlands, to secure its air space and to project air power to military operations abroad. As recently as June 2011, Dutch F-16s from Volkel Air Base intercepted two Russian T-95 Bear bomber aircraft that penetrated NATO airspace. Further, Dutch F-16s contributed to Operation Unified Protector to enforce the arms embargo and the no-fly zone over Libya beginning at the end of March 2011.

However, the Dutch Air Force is currently facing the dilemma of wanting to replace its ageing F-16 fleet with F-35 Lightning II fighter aircraft, while under severe pressure to save money. The Netherlands plan to acquire 85 F-35As; however, the programme’s significant cost increases and delays have led the MoD to increase its savings efforts in order to guarantee the planned purchase.

The Netherlands have implemented substantial cuts to their armed forces during the past years, decommissioning significant numbers of equipment from all branches. The government plans to reduce defence spending by approximately €1 billion over the next four years.* Most prominently, the cuts included all of the remaining 60 Leopard 2A6 main battle tanks, leaving the Royal Netherlands Army without a tank force. (nvk)

http://www.defpro.com/daily/details/873/?SID=307c196eb811122981677b4fa92bda04

tres bonne affaire meme
si ma memoire est bonne,il reste encore quelques 200 A/B en bon etat que l´USAF juge MLUable au cas ou..

L'Esmeralada au port d'Eilat

Prise aujourd'hui apparemment lors d'une cérémonie militaire

Rancagua ( 92 ) au large de Valparaiso le 20-09-11. Entré en service 1982, Il fait parti des 2 Batrals en service chez l'Armada, construits localement dans les chantiers d'ASMAR à Valparaiso.

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Chile purchases UAV from Israel for border control of contraband and drugs


Chile confirmed it had purchased Israeli manufactured Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) which will be used for border surveying to control contraband and drugs. However the UAV won’t be operational for at least another two years.


Defence minister Andres Allemand said that he had met with representatives from Elbit Systems during his recent visit to Israel and Norway.

“Yes, I met with them, they made a presentation, but these things are normal in friendly countries such as Norway and Israel”, said Allemand.

Asked if they were to be displayed in the northern frontier with Bolivia and Peru, the minister said that “the UAV won’t be operational for at least two years”.

He also refused to disclose how many UAV the Defence ministry had purchased.

In a release when Minister Allemand left for the Israel, Defence reported that Chile was interested in the experience and training of borders control and vigilance to non conventional threats”.

“This is geared to contribute mainly in the control of contraband, illegal immigration and narcotics trade in the north of the country”, added the release.

Ruling coalition Senator Hernan Larrain and member of the Defence Commission said that the UAV are an instrument “to protect our borders but also to combat the drugs trade”.

He added “we know drugs are elaborated in neighbouring countries and much of those shipments cross Chile”.

Senator Larrain added that according to his information, the purchase also includes manned aircraft which are specifically equipped “for that special kind of tracking needed along border areas”.

According to the latest report from the UN Office on Drugs and Crime, Peru and Bolivia, Chile’s northern neighbours rank second and third in the list of main world producers of cocaine behind Colombia.

mercopress

toujours les bons affaires

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Chile to buy French LSD vessel
The Chilean government has finalized negotiations with France to procure the landing ships dock (LSD)-type vessel Foudre to replace a Newport-class ship that Chile retired in 2010.

Chile is expected to pay around USD80 million for the amphibious vessel, which the French Navy no longer needs and is set to decommission in April 2012.

http://jdw.janes.com/public/jdw/index.shtml

de premiere vue je me dis ou etaient les notres.
apres,faut voir ce qu´ils vont payer apres pour le remettre en etat ops.

Yakuza a écrit:

de premiere vue je me dis ou etaient les notres.
apres,faut voir ce qu´ils vont payer apres pour le remettre en etat ops.

non le navire a été remit a neuf avant la vente j'ai vu sa la semaine derniere sur le topic francais je crois , j'ai dit que on aurai du profité de la visite de sarko pour faire un deal mais bon

https://far-maroc.forumpro.fr/t3021p645-armee-francaise-french-armed-forces

Ils vont rien payer de plus, à part si pour modifier les sytèmes de Com. Le navire étant relativement jeune et bien entretenu ...

Sinon, Le patrouilleur Toro ( 82 ) à Valparaiso, 2° de la série des OPV d'ASMAR, le 07-10-11

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Le Chili devrait acheter le transport de chaland de débarquement Foudre

On en parle depuis des mois dans les coursives mais, cette fois, l'affaire serait prête d'être conclue. D'après la presse chilienne, l'achat du transport de chalands de débarquement Foudre serait décidé. Cette acquisition permettrait à la marine chilienne de remplacer le bâtiment de débarquement de chars Valdivia (ex-USS San Bernardino), mis en service en 1971, livré par les Etats-Unis en 1995 et désarmé en janvier dernier. Du côté du ministère français de la Défense, on ne confirme pas la conclusion de la vente et on use de quelques précautions oratoires : « Les discussions sont toujours en cours et il appartiendra au Chili de communiquer quand il le souhaitera, si bien sûr la transaction est conclue ».

Admise au service actif en 1990, la Foudre mesure 168 mètres de long et affiche un déplacement de 12.000 tonnes en charge. Pouvant transporter près de 500 hommes de troupe et une centaine de véhicules, dont des chars, ce TCD dispose d'un radier pouvant abriter 8 chalands de débarquement de type CTM. Disposant d'un hangar pour 4 hélicoptères, le bâtiment abrite en outre des installations hospitalières développées et peut servir de plateforme de commandement. Son remplacement au sein de la Marine nationale sera assuré, début 2012, par l'entrée en service du Dixmude, troisième bâtiment de projection et de commandement du type Mistral.
Pour mémoire, la marine chilienne utilise déjà du matériel français : deux sous-marins du type Scorpène (réalisés en coopération par DCNS et Navantia) livrés en 2005 et 2006, ainsi que quatre patrouilleurs du type Combattante II, mis en service entre 1972 et 1975 dans la marine allemande et transférés au Chili en 1997 et 1998. ( et les 2 BATRALs )

M&M

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Further Chilean Armed Forces Upgrade Work for BAE Systems


12 Oct 2011 | Ref. 204/2011




Further Chilean Armed Forces Upgrade Work for BAE Systems


Portsmouth, United Kingdom – BAE Systems has signed a £3.3m contract with the Chilean Navy to upgrade a radar sub-system of the Type 911 tracker on the Chilean Type 23 frigates.

Earlier this month BAE Systems received a £10.2m contract to refurbish and upgrade 12 M109A5 howitzers for the Chilean Government through a US foreign military sales contract.

The Type 911 tracker, originally designed and supplied by BAE Systems, is an integral part of the ships’ Seawolf Vertical Launch point defence missile system. The ”Radar B” element of the Type 911 tracker, which BAE Systems will upgrade, tracks targets that approach at low levels and guides the missile to them.

The upgrade will modernise the trackers with proven technology to maintain the potent defensive capability of the ships. Work will be undertaken at the BAE Systems site in Broad Oak, Portsmouth, and will be fitted on board the ships with the assistance of ASMAR Shipbuilding and Repair Company in Valparaiso, Chile.

BAE Systems already enjoys a strong relationship with ASMAR. Last year BAE Systems announced it had secured a two year extended agreement with ASMAR to provide support to the country’s ex Royal Navy frigates.

This upgrade forms part of the commitment to support and work with the Chilean Navy in maintaining the Type 23 combat system and the overall operational availability and capability of the platforms themselves. It also follows a visit to the UK by representatives from the Chilean Navy and ASMAR to observe BAE Systems’ support activities to the Royal Navy and participate in a joint workshop on sensor support.

Vice Admiral Federico Niemann, Chilean Navy Director of Material, said, “The Chilean Navy enjoys an open, frank relationship with BAE Systems which is the foundation of any good partnership.”

Les Gregory, Torpedoes, Radar and Manufacturing Director, BAE Systems Mission Systems, said, ”BAE Systems has a longstanding partnership with ASMAR and the Chilean Navy and we are delighted to support these ships’ defence capability. We look forward to further strengthening our relationship in future.”

baesystems

80M$ pour un navire qui peut servir jusqu'à 20 à 25 ans selon la qualité des opérations de M&E

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Le Chili signera ce mois-ci à Paris l’achat du TCD Foudre


Les négociations pour la vente du TCD Foudre de la marine nationale à la marine du Chili sont pratiquement terminées. Selon certaines sources, d’ici la fin du mois d’octobre, des fonctionnaires et des officiers supérieurs chiliens vont se rendre à Paris pour la signature du contrat. Des sources non-officielles au Chili suggèrent que le Transport de Chalands de Débarquement pourrait être rebaptisé « Sargento Aldea ».



Pour le Chili, l’objectif est de rétablir ses capacités amphibies — il ne dispose plus que de 2 unités de la classe Batral (LST-92 Rancagua et LST-95 Chacabuco) —, après le désarmement du Valdivia en janvier 2011.

Les 2 Batral vont bientôt atteindre 30 ans de service et la marine chilienne devra bientôt envisager leur remplacement. L’option la plus sensée serait d’acheter le TCD Siroco, le jumeau de la Foudre bien que livré 8 ans plus tard à la marine nationale.

Avec la Foudre, la marine chilienne achète un bâtiment ayant des caractéristiques excellentes, multifonctionnel, avec un bon potentiel de service et tout à fait adapté aux besoins du Chili : d’un côté, le transport de la nouvelle Brigade d’Infanterie de Marine, et de l’autre, les exigences d’un Bâtiment de Projection Stratégique.

Il faut espérer que son importante capacité à embarquer et mettre en œuvre des hélicoptères sera l’embryon d’opérations communes avec les moyens aériens des armées de l’air et de terre, ce qui à l’heure actuelle ne se fait pas au Chili.

On estime que, après la période d’entraînement et les essais d’acceptation, le nouveau bâtiment devrait arriver au Chili au premier semestre 2012.