Armée Mexicaine / Mexican Armed Forces / Fuerzas Armadas de Mexico

La Marine Mexicaine acquis 7 VAP 3550/1 Pegaso en 1982.

Commémoration de la bataille de Camerone au Mexique.

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Sentinel México

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Aug 7

Mexican Navy launches final Oaxaca-class OPV named Arm Tabasco P-168


The Mexican Navy Yard ASTIMAR 1 in Tampico has launched the final of eight Oaxaca-class patrol ships. The Oaxaca class are offshore patrol
vessels, designed and manufactured by and for the Mexican Navy. Read more news at this link



The Oaxaca-class OPV, named Tabasco P-168, final of eight ships constructed by and for the Mexican

Navy (Picture source: wwww.mexicoaeroespacial.com.)

http://worlddefencenews.blogspot.com/#!/2019/08/mexican-navy-launches-final-oaxaca.html  

Elements de la Brigade de Fusiliers Parachutiste de la Force Aérienne Mexicaine avec des LRAC de fabrication russe RPG-29.

SIGMA Class Reformador

Elle est vraiment magnifique, 3-4 comme ça pour la MRM je signe tout de suite.

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Mexican SIGMA Class Frigate ARM Reformer Completes Sea Trials

The Mexican Navy has recently completed Sea Acceptance Tests (SAT) for its multi-purpose frigate DAMEN SIGMA 10514, ARM Reformer (POLA 101). The tests were conducted from November 18 to December 18, 2019, off the coast of the southern Pacific states of Oaxaca and Guerrero, the Mexican Navy announced.

The Mexican Navy recently finished the Sea Acceptance Tests (SAT) for its DAMEN SIGMA 10514 multipurpose frigate, ARM Reformador. The trials were conducted from 18 November 18 to 9 December 2019, off the coast of Oaxaca and Guerrero states, in Mexico’s southern Pacific region, the navy said.

The first Damen SIGMA 10514 frigate for the Mexican Navy was launched on November 23, 2018, at The Astillero de Marina No. 20 Mexican Naval Shipyard (ASTIMAR-20) in Salina Cruz (Oaxaca). In the Mexican Navy, this ship is officially referred to as the "long-range ocean patrol ship" (Patrulla Oceánica de Largo Alcance - POLA). The vessel is called POLA 101 Reformador ("Reformer").

The SIGMA 10514 is part of the Mexican Navy’s Long Range Patrol Vessel Project, locally known as POLA (Patrulla Oceánica de Largo Alcance), which intends to provide the force with eight frigates before the end of the next decade. Construction began in 2016, with four out of six ship modules, or sections, being built locally at the navy’s ASTIMAR 20 shipyard in Salina Cruz, Oaxaca, whereas two modules – bridge and propulsion modules – were built in the Netherlands.

Final assembly and system integrations took place in Mexico, with the assistance of DAMEN, the long-time partner of the Mexican Navy, which also provided technical support for the construction of 10 Stan Patrol coastal patrol vessels, known locally as the class. Tenochtitlan.

The frigate of the SIGMA 10514 project being built for the Mexican Navy is similar in type to the two frigates of the same type built with the assistance of Damen in Indonesia (PKR). The Mexican ship has a standard displacement of 2,575 tons, a length of 107.14 meters, a width of 14.08 meters and a draft of 3.75 meters. The two-shaft diesel-electric power plant (CODOE) includes two 9240 kW diesel engines, six 735 kW diesel generators and two electric motors. It has a maximum speed of 28 knots, economic 18 knots, low noise 14 knots. Its range is 5,000 nautical miles at an economical speed, with an endurance of 20 days. Full fuel capacity is 300 tons. The crew consists of 122 sailors.

The introduction of the Reforming ARM represents not only a technological leap but also a doctrinal evolution in the Mexican Navy, as it is willing to evolve from a purely constitutional force to a much more balanced force.




http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php/news/defence-news/2019/december/7825-mexican-sigma-class-frigate-arm-reformer-completes-sea-trials.html

brillante, magnifique, jolie ...

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Damen Mexican Navy Frigate POLA-Class ARM Reformador Completes Sea Trials

Working in close cooperation, Damen Shipyards Group, the Mexican Navy, subcontractors and suppliers have completed successful sea trials of the Mexican Navy’s POLA-class ARM Reformador. The programme of sea trials was comprehensive, including testing of platform and combat systems in addition to training of Mexican Navy crews.



The ARM Reformador is the latest example of how Damen forms partnerships with navies around the world to build naval vessels in local yards. In this way, the Dutch shipbuilding company is using its considerable amount of experience and expertise to build technologically sophisticated naval vessels in Damen customers yards or in third-party yards.

Damen has built up a strong relationship with the Mexican Navy over the last decade. This has resulted in the construction and delivery of more than ten naval vessels of various designs. Damen has also worked closely with yards like the ASTIMAR 20 naval shipyard in Salina Cruz, Mexico, where the ARM Reformador has been built.

These collaborative efforts are ensuring a significant transfer of technology and knowledge into the Mexican shipbuilding industry. For example, in order to maximise the local impact of this current project, Damen has placed contracts at local companies for supplies and assistance during the construction of the ARM Reformador.

The 107-metre long POLA-class ARM Reformador is the Mexican equivalent of Damen’s SIGMA Frigate 10514. A key point here is that the ARM Reformador represents Damen’s tenth time building a SIGMA Frigate. The implications of this are clear: the vessel that has been built for the Mexican Navy is a proven design that benefits from the wealth of knowledge possessed by the Dutch naval shipbuilding industry. This comprises world-renowned research institutes and a dedicated naval cluster of international specialist suppliers such as Thales.

The ARM Reformador project is also a reflection of Damen’s CSR policies. The company has contributed to various local social activities and projects while working in Mexico. Damen’s support of the Mundo de Talentos in the State of Chiapas is an example of this. Mundo de Talentos (World of Talents) is the first sister school of IMC Weekendschool in Latin America and introduces students of limited resources from 10-13 years old to the world of interesting professions and study choices.

http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php/news/defence-news/2019/december/7862-damen-mexican-navy-frigate-pola-class-arm-reformador-completes-sea-trials.html

C'est vrai qu'elle est magnifique.

Une version évolué des Sigma si j'ai bien lu.

La fiche technique des nouvelles SIGMA mexicaines, ce sont des Patrouilleurs Océaniques de longue portée.
J'espère que ça donnera des idées à la MRM.

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The first Damen SIGMA 10514 frigate for the Mexican Navy was launched on November 23, 2018 at The Astillero de Marina No. 20 Mexican Naval Shipyard (ASTIMAR-20) in Salina Cruz (Oaxaca). In the Mexican Navy, this ship is officially referred to as the "long-range ocean patrol ship" (Patrulla Oceánica de Largo Alcance - POLA). The vessel is called POLA 101 Reformador ("Reformer").

"Reformador" has a standard displacement of 2,575 tons, a length of 107.14 meters, a width of 14.08 meters and a draft of 3.75 meters. The two-shaft diesel-electric power plant (CODOE) includes two 9240 kW diesel engines, six 735 kW diesel generators and two electric motors. It has a maximum speed of 28 knots, economic 18 knots, low noise 14 knots. Its range is 5,000 nautical miles at economic speed, with an endurance of 20 days. Full fuel capacity is 300 tons. The crew consists of 122 sailors.

Weapon systems will include Boeing RGM-84L Harpoon Block II anti-ship missile launchers (most likely four), 8x VLS for ESSM, one Raytheon RAM launcher, one 57mm Mk 3 BAE Systems Bofors main gun, two 25mm Rafael Typhoon Mk 38 Mod 2 remotely-controlled artillery mounts, six 12.7mm M2 machine guns and two three-tube Mk 32 SVTT torpedo launchers for raytheon mk 54 mod 0. The hangar can accommodate an MH-60R Seahawk multipurpose (anti-submarine) helicopter. The ship is equipped with a Thales SMART-S Mk 2 radar, Raytheon Anschütz Synapsis navigation radar, a Thales Captas-2 towed sonar, Thales TACTICOS combat system and ERA Indra Rigel electronic warfare suite.

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Damen Hands Over POLA-Class Vessel ARM Reformador To Mexican Navy

The Secretariat of the Navy of Mexico (SEMAR) has held a ceremony marking final acceptance and delivery of the Long Range Ocean Patrol (POLA) Class vessel ARM Reformador.




The delivery ceremony was attended by Admiral José Rafael Ojeda Durán, Secretary of the Navy and High Command of the Mexican Navy, in the company of Mr. Juan Carlos Atecas Altamirano, Municipal President of Salina Cruz Oaxaca. Damen Shipyards Group was represented by Executive Board member René Berkvens, President of Damen Shipyards Mexico Horacio Delgado, and POLA Project Director Frank Verhelst. Additionally, representatives of the Mexican naval, military and civil authorities were present.

Speaking at the ceremony, the High Command of the Navy of Mexico expressed the pride of the institution for contributing to the maritime development of the country and the naval industry:
“Today, the Secretariat of the Navy has the great honor to see the culmination of one of its most important naval projects in modern history. This Long Range Ocean Patrol Vessel has completed its commissioning and trial phase to begin a life at sea in the service of the Mexicans…”


Mr. Delgado said, “This is a vessel built in Mexico, for the Mexicans and by the Mexicans. We are proud to have this vessel finished with a significant footprint in the Southeastern region of Mexico and Isthmus of Tehuantepec. This includes 750 man-years of direct Mexican labour, 400 direct jobs and more than 2,000 indirect jobs.”

The POLA 101 is the most technologically advanced vessel in Latin America and will allow the Mexican Navy to carry out missions such as safeguarding Mexican sovereignty, international security cooperation, law enforcement, long range search and rescue operations and humanitarian aid. POLA will allow the United Mexican States to increase the surveillance coverage and the protection of their maritime interests beyond the 5 million square kilometers of Mexican jurisdictional waters.

The vessel has been delivered in a record time, in less than three years after contract signing, a result of the close cooperation between all parties involved, says Mr. Verhelst. “There has been excellent cooperation between the Mexican Navy, Damen, subcontractors and suppliers, both local and international. This, combined with modular construction, has enabled a smooth transfer of knowledge and technology critical to the project’s success.”




The 107-metre long vessel is based on Damen’s SIGMA Frigate 10514 and is the tenth of its kind. This represents a great accomplishment of Damen and the Dutch maritime industry and their fruitful collaboration with the Royal Netherlands Navy, the launching customer of eight generations of Damen combatants. SIGMA is a proven design that benefits from the wealth of knowledge possessed by the Dutch naval shipbuilding industry. This comprises world-renowned research institutes such as Maritime Research Institute Netherlands (MARIN) and a dedicated naval cluster of international specialist suppliers including 70 Dutch companies, including Thales. For the POLA, this cluster worked alongside various local Mexican companies, delivering valuable supplies and assistance during the construction of the vessel.

The Damen SIGMA design is conceived to be built modularly anywhere in the world and in more than one location simultaneously. For the Mexican project, two out of the six modules were built at Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding (DSNS) in the Netherlands. A Mexican team has been based in the Netherlands to supervise this process and to receive an intensive knowledge transfer. The remaining four modules were built at ASTIMAR 20 in Salina Cruz by the Mexican production team, subcontractors and suppliers. Upon completion, the six different modules were brought together for final assembly, integration,commissioning and trials with assistance from Damen, including an intensive transfer of technology and training programme.

Damen’s relationship with Mexico spans more than 40 years. During this time, Damen has delivered more than fifty vessels of various types to both private and governmental customers. The Mexican Navy is a long-standing client of Damen with the ARM Reformador (POLA-101) being their thirteenth Damen vessel. Previous deliveries include everything from patrol vessels to logistic support ships and one Damen Cutter Suction Dredger 650. Through the Damen Technical Cooperation business model, Damen has been able to successfully contribute to the Mexican shipbuilding industry by building high quality vessels locally.

https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2020/02/damen-hands-over-pola-class-vessel-arm-reformador-to-mexican-navy/

Si ça ne tenais que à moi, je ne choisis pas les OPV-90 français pour la MRM, ces SIGMA sont parfaites on peut choisir un modèle selon nos besoins que ce soit en taille ou en armement, et Damen te donne la possibilité de les construire chez toi, que demander de plus. On connaît la plateforme SIGMA, sa qualité et DAMEN des gens sérieux. Le contrat DAMEN pour les 3 Sigma est passé sans encombres, le contrat FREMM rwina. La MRM devrait prendre en compte tout ça et pas tomber dans le piège du copinage avec la France ou la politique qui prend le dessus sur le reste, et malheureusement c'est ce qui va se psser.

Avec la France on va rentrer dans des considérations politiques, ils vont nous coller des OPV , et comme souvent avec les français en cours de route on va se retrouver avec des problèmes divers, des magouilles, qui torpille même la plateforme achetée. Souvent derrière ces contrats français il y a de la magouille (Malaisie, Égypte... des histoires de corruption passive...). Alors que le meilleur choix technique est DAMEN sans conteste possible.

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Transfers of major weapons: Deals with deliveries or orders made for 2019 to 2019
Note: The ‘No. delivered’ and the ‘Year(s) of deliveries’ columns refer to all deliveries since the beginning of the contract. The ‘Comments’ column includes publicly reported information on the value of the deal. Information on the sources and methods used in the collection of the data, and explanations of the conventions, abbreviations and acronyms, can be found at URL .

Source: SIPRI Arms Transfers Database
Information generated: 14 March 2020


Denmark
R: Mexico 4 Scanter-2001 Sea search radar (2014) 2016-2018 3 For 4 Oaxaca OPV produced in Mexico

France
R: Mexico 1 CAPTAS TAS ASW sonar (2017) CAPTAS-2 version; for 1 SIGMA-105 (Reformador) frigate from Netherlands

Netherlands
R: Mexico (1) SIGMA-105 Frigate (2016) 'POLA' programme; produced in Mexico; Mexican designation Reformador; delivery planned 2020

Sweden
R: Mexico 4 SAK-70 Mk-2 57mm Naval gun 2014 2016-2019 4 SAK-70 Mk-3 version; for 4 Oaxaca OPV produced in Mexico
1 SAK-70 Mk-2 57mm Naval gun (2017) SAK-70 Mk-3 version; for 1 SIGMA-105 (Reformador) frigate from Netherlands

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Scramble Magazine

A Mexican State Police agent died when the UH-60M Black Hawk of the Armada de Mexico - Fuerza Aeronaval (Mexican Naval Aviation) in which he was seated crashed in the south-eastern Mexican state of Veracruz (Mexico) on 21 March 2020.

The incident caused another twenty injuries. Those were all brought to nearby hospitals.

The helicopter was participating in a security operation but crashed when it tried to land on a soccer field in Tepecuitlapa, Veracruz. The helicopter faced unexpectedly brown-out conditions and lost sight on the ground, after which his helicopter collapsed.

The helicopter took off earlier that day from nearby Veracruz Naval Air Base in order to transport two victims that were kidnapped earlier that week. Both were recovered from their captors in a joint operation that was supported by the Federal and State Anti-Kidnapping Forces, the local police and the military. The five alleged kidnappers were also secured.

The Mexican Navy UH-60Ms are based at Minatitlán, Ver
Coatzocoalcos and are assigned to Escuadrón Aeronaval (ESCAN) 124. The Scramble database lists three UH-60Ms with the unit, serials ANX-2300, -2302 and -2306.

Photo credit: Hispan TV and Puebla Noticias

Obusier M90 de 105 mm de Norinco (North Industries Corporation) acheté en 1996 en 12 exemplaires.





MO.120.RT.F1 (Mortier 120 mm Rayé Tracté Modéle F1)

Une armée défaite par un cartel!!!
Ca ne me surprendrait pas d voir ce matériel un de ces jours aux mains des narcos

il ne faut pas sous estimer la puissance des cartels

leur puissance financière se compte en milliards de $, leur effectifs en milliers,dizaines de milliers,

des capacités bien supérieures à certaines guérilla, organisation terroriste dans le monde

Escobar avait mis la Colombie à feu et à sang.

Alloudi a écrit:

il ne faut pas sous estimer la puissance des cartels

leur puissance financière se compte en milliards de $, leur effectifs en milliers,dizaines de milliers,

des capacités bien supérieures à certaines guérilla, organisation terroriste dans le monde

Escobar avait mis la Colombie à feu et à sang.

surtout que les cartels de Mexique recrutent forcément les anciens militaires et les anciens SF