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US Defense Secretary Panetta Promises Continued Support to Colombia



BOGOTA, Colombia, April 23, 2012 – After a meeting today with Colombian Defense Minister Juan Carlos Pinzón Bueno, Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta promised the U.S. military partner of 60 years continued commitment and assistance.


On the first day of a weeklong visit to South America, Panetta said it is appropriate that Colombia was his first stop.
“This country is one of our closest partners in the hemisphere,” the secretary said, “and an emerging regional and global leader.”
After a meeting in Bogota, Pinzon took Panetta on a tour of some of the Colombian Army’s best Special Forces troops at Tolemaida Air Base, 47 miles southwest of the capital city. For an hour, paratroopers and other service members performed technical demonstrations against a backdrop of green mountains and dark clouds.
Later, in a nearby hangar, the two defense leaders positioned themselves at twin podiums and spoke with a crowd of journalists and broadcasters. Behind them in the hangar was a much-used Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter.
“In our discussions today,” Panetta announced, “I affirmed that the United States stands in solidarity with Colombia and its campaign against [the narcoterrorist group FARC, for Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarios de Colombia], and that we will continue to provide training, equipment and assistance that Colombia has requested in order to defeat this common enemy.”
As one example, he added, “the United States is prepared to facilitate the sale of 10 helicopters -- five U.S. Army Black Hawks and five commercial helicopters to help Colombia’s efforts against the FARC.”
After having been a “receiver of grants over the course of the last few years,” Pinzon said through a translator, “Colombia is now exporting knowledge and capacity in terms of regional security.”
What Colombian soldiers on land, sea and air do is appreciated worldwide, Pinzon said, adding, “We don’t forget that many of those capacities were developed thanks to the effective cooperation of the U.S. government.”
Panetta said the progress Colombia has made in resolving its internal security challenges has helped strengthen the U.S.-Colombian relationship and cooperation on regional security challenges, especially those emanating from Central America.
“Our two nations both understand that our security depends on stability not just within our borders but beyond our borders,” the secretary said.
From that cooperation arises the potential for the two military forces to work closely to help build the capacity of other nations in this region to address the same kinds of security challenges.
Earlier this month, during President Barack Obama’s visit to Colombia, he and President Juan Manuel Santos signed a new U.S.-Colombia Action Plan on Regional Security.
As part of the plan, the White House said in a statement, discussions between technical experts and policy officials will focus on four key areas that align with hemispheric citizen security goals and priorities.
These include fighting narcotics trafficking, combating crime, strengthening institutions, and fostering resilient communities.
Both countries, the White House said, will develop complementary security assistance programs and operational efforts to support hemispheric and international partner nations afflicted by effects of transnational organized crime.
“Minister Pinzon and I had a very productive discussion today,” Panetta said, “about the next steps we can take within the framework of this plan to achieve our shared desire for a secure, stable and prosperous Western Hemisphere.”
A specific step includes establishing a State Partnership Program between Columbia and the U.S. National Guard.
The program links U.S. states with partner countries to support security cooperation objectives of the region’s combatant commander.
“This program has helped deepen our defense cooperation with other partners in the region,” the secretary said, “including Chile, Peru and Uruguay.
State partnership programs, he added, “have helped us share lessons learned and expertise for disaster response and other missions where the armed forces can provide critical support to our civil authorities.”
Establishing such a program represents an opportunity to further enhance our capabilities in this area, and an important new avenue for defense cooperation, the secretary said.

http://www.defense.gov/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=116054

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Pictures from the visit of the US Secretary of Defense, Leon Panetta to the Tolemaida Military Fort in Melgar, Colombia

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Colombian Choppers


Colombian Navy BO-105 Helicopter

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La Colombie négocie avec l’Allemagne l’achat de 2 sous-marins U-206A



La semaine passée, profitant de la visite effectuée en Allemagne par une délégation comprenant des fonctionnaires du ministère de la défense, ainsi que des représentants de la marine, la Colombie a conclu des négociations visant l’achat de 2 sous-marins U-206A.


Des sources concordantes indiquent que le montant du contrat se situe aux environs de 130 millions $ (100 millions €). Le contrat ne prévoit pas seulement la vente des 2 sous-marins, mais aussi des pièces de rechange et des torpilles.

De plus, et avant leur livraison, les sous-marins subiront des travaux de “tropicalisation” des systèmes d’air conditionné, de réfrigération d’eau de mer, de la propulsion, protection contre la corrosion, réfrigération des vannes de gaz d’échappement, des travaux électriques et de réservoirs de compensation, entre autres.

La négociation s’est déroulée de gouvernement à gouvernement. Elle entre dans le cadre de la modernisation de la marine colombienne.

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Israel Offers Merkava IV Tanks to Colombia


Contacts for the UAV deal with the South American country have been renewed

Israel has offered the procurement of Merkava Mark IV tanks and Merkava Namer APCs to Colombia.

During initial discussions with Colombia, a possible procurement of 25 to 40 tanks were discussed. While the price of the Merkava tank has never been published, as it is produced by the IDF and has thus far been provided only to IDF forces, experts assess that the price of such a tank would reach approximately $6 million.

Colombia is concerned over the accelerated rate in which its neighbor Venezuela, ruled by President Hugo Chavez, has been procuring weapons, and has since considerably increased its military procurement budget. Several years ago, Colombia procured military systems from Israel, which included the Kfir fighter aircraft, ground and naval systems. Colombia is also on the verge of procuring UAVs from Israel.

Additional procurement of Israeli products was also brought up during the visit of Israel’s Minister of Defense, Ehud Barak, to Colombia last month.

A large-scale UAV deal with Colombia was cancelled several years ago due to a conflict between Israel Aerospace Industries and Elbit Systems. Since then, tension has existed in the defense procurement relations between both countries. Deals with Israel were also an issue of political dispute in Colombia.

It appears that the possibility of returning to negotiations with Colombia over a different form of the UAV deal is being examined as well, even though Israeli sources do not believe that the chances for a deal are high.
There have been reports of Colombian procurement of individual Israeli-produced UAVs over the past year, primarily the Hermes-900 by Elbit Systems. However, Colombia is still seeking wide-scale UAV procurement.

In addition to the attempt to salvage the UAV deal in another form, the Israeli defense establishment is attempting to convince the Colombian government to procure the Merkava Mark IV tank and Namer APCs from Israel.

Israel has exported technologies developed for the various Merkava tank models, primarily as part of programs to upgrade old tanks. One of the leading projects in this field was the upgrade of the Turkish Army’s M-60 tanks, which was carried out by Israel Military Industries. However, the tank has never been exported as a complete system.

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M1A1, Leo, Merkava 4...ils doivent bien se casser la tete a l´etat major colombien,mais 6M$ c´est trop a mon avis

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Colombian Air Force

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Colombian Air Force Buys Embraer Legacy 600 Executive Jet



http://www.webinfomil.com/2012/06/fu...uiere-jet.html

Le reportage


http://www.france24.com/fr/romeo-langlois-colombie-farc-balles-reelles

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Images fromk the new UAV for the Colombian Air Force

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Ces deux hélicoptères de l'armée de l'air colombiennes sont bel et bien en train d'entrecroiser leurs hélices lors d'un exercice de voltige si terrifiant que la plupart des spectateurs n'ont même pas osé le regarder.



http://www.dailymail.co.uk
Le Figaro

jonas a écrit:

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Ces deux hélicoptères de l'armée de l'air colombiennes sont bel et bien en train d'entrecroiser leurs hélices lors d'un exercice de voltige si terrifiant que la plupart des spectateurs n'ont même pas osé le regarder.



http://www.dailymail.co.uk
Le Figaro

jonas, je doute fort que les rotors puissent s'entrecroiser la photo que tu nous montre peut donner cette impression mais les
helicos gardent une distance minimale certes mais ne s'entrecroisent pas se serait du suicide de pratiquer une telle manoeuvre et physiquement impossible
et je doute tres fort que les pilotes s'amusent à ce genre de manoeuvres insencées ou que l'etat major de la fuerza aerea colombiana autorise ce genre de manoeuvres

je pense qu'ils sont assez loin l'un de l'autre pour effectuer la manœuvre et que c'est surtout un effet d'optique qui fait qu'on a cette impression qu'ils s'entrecroise
tu sais la photo je pense l'avoir vu traîner sur le net depuis vendredi je pense ou avant je ne me rappelle plus et j'ai attendu d'avoir de bonne sources pour la publier

Il s'agit en effet d'un show aérien en Colombie les blackhawk sont dangereusement prêts les uns des autres.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2163144/Helicopters-come-metre-daring-stunt-Colombia-air-show.html

celà n'enleve rien à la maitirse des pilotes et à la beauté de ce ballet mortel lol

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A Colombian Air Force C-130 on display at RIAT.

very nice pic

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Colombian Air Force begins night training refueling at Davis Monthan Base in Tucson - Arizona











Colombian Air Force begins night training flight refueling at Davis Monthan Base in Tucson, Arizona
In order to become familiar with areas, distances and aeronautical maneuvers, the staff of the Colombian Air Force began today night exercises with Kfir combat jets and a Boeing KC-767 tanker aircraft.

This type of training have a greater demand and is very precisely because it uses technology such as night vision goggles used by the air crews, in order to make the refills. This maneuver demands a lot of accuracy, because it implies that the pilot of the Kfir achieved in a limited time to locate the refueling probe of his aircraft, with the basket of connection type the jet fuel tanker.

These practices require more skill for the crews participating in the development of night operations in the Red Flag 2012 Exercises at Nellis, Nevada, will attain the capacity of the best Air Forces in the world.


With these maneuvers, the Colombian Air Force will continue to raise its pro operational efficiency to meet the best performance during Red Flag Military Air Exercises.

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https://www.fac.mil.co/index.php?idcategoria=74861

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Photos property of Colombian Air force, 17th july 2012

Si nous aussi ont pouvaient remettre quelques Kfir en service dans l'iaf cela serai sympa

elles ont meme le EL/L8222 d´elta

plus econom celles la

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Colombia-UH-60L BLACK HAWK Helicopters

WASHINGTON, July 20, 2012 – The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress today of a
possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Colombia for five UH-60L BLACK HAWK
Helicopters and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an estimated cost of $87
million.

The Government of Colombia has requested a possible sale of 5 UH-60L BLACK HAWK Helicopters, 10
T700-GE-701D General Electric Engines, warranty, internal fuel tanks, spare and repair parts, tools and support
equipment, publications and technical documentation, personnel training and training equipment, U.S.

Government and contractor engineering, logistics, and technical support services, and other related elements of
logistics support. The estimated cost is $87M.

This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and national security of the United States by helping to
improve the security of a friendly country, which has been and continues to be an important force for political
stability and economic progress in South America.

Colombia intends to use these helicopters to modernize its armed forces. The purchase of UH-60L BLACK
HAWK Helicopters by the Colombian Army will contribute to Colombia’s goal of updating its capabilities
while enhancing interoperability between Colombia, the U.S., and other allies.

The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region.

The prime contractor will be Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation in Stratford, Connecticut. There are no known offset
agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale.

Implementation of the proposed sale will require U.S. Government or contractor representatives to travel to
Colombia for a period of 6 weeks for equipment deprocessing/fielding, and system checkout.

There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale.

DSCA

bonne affaire pas comme ce qu on voit au golf ...billion, billion billion

parcequ´ils prennent les dernieres,les M et S,et ils rajoutent la taxe petrol dessus