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La FAE négocie l'acquisition de 12 chasseurs Atlas Cheetah C à l'Afrique du Sud...

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The Ecuador's Armed Forces are negotiating the purchase of 12 fighter aircraft, type Atlas Cheetah C (Mirage modified), from the South African Air Force, said Defense Minister Javier Ponce in the daily newspaper El Universo. The acquisition of these aircraft will renew the Ecuadoran Air Force's (FAE) fleet, whose aircraft have surpassed 30 years of use. Ponce foresees that the purchasing process will begin in Dec. and said the government plans on an initial payment of $35 million. For its part, the FAE recommended the purchase of the South African manufactured fighters after offers from countries like Spain and Chile exceeded the budget for the national fleet’s modernization.

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 LAST UPDATED: 29 MARCH 2024

Ecuador's new equipment



In October 2023, Ecuador ordered five H225s for the Ejército Ecuatoriano (Ecuador Army) Scramble reported on that order on 22 October 2023. Supposedly, these were to be second hand machines enabling quick delivery.

One of these was spotted during a test flight at Marseille/Provence with Airbus Helicopters on 27 March. Already in full colour scheme, it will be delivered to Brigada de Aviación No.15 (15-BAE) 'Paquisha' based at Sangolquí/La Balbina.

On 20 March, the Fuerza Aérea Ecuatoriana (FAE, Ecuador Air Force) received a former Afghan C-130H now registered FAE-898 (382-4681).

This used to be operated by the United States Air Force as 74-1689 but was delivered to Afghanistan in September 2014 through Mildenhall, taking up the serial 1689.

After it was repatriated from Afghanistan, fleeing Taliban rule, it was stored at Alverca in Portugal where the Oficinas Gerais de Material Aeronáutico (OGMA), prepared the aircraft for onward delivery to Ecuador. It was inaugurated at Latacunga/Cotopaxi on 25 March.





Photo H225: Romain Boghossian

Photos C-130: Fuerza Aérea Ecuatoriana


https://www.scramble.nl/military-news/ecuador-s-new-equipment  

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APR 9

Ecuador Receives Its First MBombe Armored Vehicles from South Africa


The Ecuadorian Army has taken delivery of its initial batch of the new Paramount Group MBombe armored vehicles (painted in olive green). This
6x6 vehicle, manufactured in South Africa, can transport up to 11 individuals, protected by STANAG 4569 level 4 armor, which, according to its
manufacturer, can withstand impacts and explosions of up to 10 kilograms of TNT AEI and rocket-propelled grenades weighing up to 50 kilograms
at distances of five meters. This information was relayed by Infodefensa.



The Mbombe is a versatile armored combat vehicle designed by Paramount Group, a South African company. (Picture source: Paramount Group)


https://worlddefencenews.blogspot.com/2024/04/ecuador-receives-its-first-mbombe.html  

#Ecuador () has announced that it is investing $56.8m USD to recover most of their A-29 Super Tucanos from their storage.

The #UnitedStates () similarly announced that it has donated $10m USD for the Super Tucano recovery program as well. pic.twitter.com/oMwDIQo3IU

— SA Defensa (@SA_Defensa) April 15, 2024

O Exército Equatoriano recebeu suas primeiras unidades das viaturas blindadas 6X6 MBombe 6, adquiridas em 2022 da Elbit Systems e fabricadas pelo Paramount Group
Veja em https://t.co/oNfHTFI22b pic.twitter.com/I3k3O9DOvC

— Revista Tecnologia & Defesa (@RDefesa) May 13, 2024

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  MAY 24

Ecuador Conducts Field Maneuvers with MDT David VBL 4x4 Light Armored Vehicles


In the tense context of the internal armed conflict, Ecuador is taking significant measures to strengthen its national security by training crews to
operate its new fleet of MDT-Armor David VBL 4x4 armored vehicles. Specialized courses are currently being provided at the Military School,
marking a crucial step in the General Teaching Plan aimed at preparing personnel for effective and strategic field deployments.


MDT David VBL 4x4 Light Armored Vehicles (Picture source: MDT)


https://worlddefencenews.blogspot.com/2024/05/ecuador-conducts-field-maneuvers-with.html  

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JUN 27

Ecuador Modernizes Its Artillery Capabilities with BM-21 Grad Rocket Launcher Mounted
on Modern 6x6 Kamaz PTC 43118 Combat Vehicle


According to an article dated June 27, 2024, published by the Spanish newspaper Indodefensa, the Ecuadorian army recently conducted firing
exercises with the 122.4 mm Kamaz BM-21 Grad multiple rocket launch system. These maneuvers, carried out at the San Antonio de Villamil
firing range, were conducted by the Calderón 80 Multiple Launcher Artillery Group. The main objective of these exercises was to test the
maximum range of the system and to train its operators to effectively target enemy combat echelons while avoiding counter-battery fire.



BM-21 Grad Rocket Launcher Mounted on Modern 6x6 Kamaz PTC 43118 Combat Vehicle (Picture source: Ecuador MoD)


https://worlddefencenews.blogspot.com/2024/06/ecuador-modernizes-its-artillery.html  

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Aug 8

Ecuadorian Army receives 51 new David 4x4 and Mbombe 6 6x6 armored vehicles


On August 7, 2024, in Portoviejo, at the 3rd Manabí Mechanized Cavalry Brigade base, the Ecuadorian Army received 45 David 4x4 and six Mbombe 6
6x6 armored vehicles. These vehicles, provided by the President of Ecuador, Daniel Noboa Azín, are intended for use in urban areas, conflict zones
, target acquisition, reconnaissance, and personnel transport, enhancing the operational readiness and capacity of the Ecuadorian Army.



The Ecuadorian Army received a total of 51 new armored vehicles, including 45 David 4x4 and six Mbombe 6 6x6 armored vehicles.
(Picture source: Ecuadorian MoD)


https://worlddefencenews.blogspot.com/2024/08/ecuadorian-army-receives-51-new-david.html

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L’armée équatorienne intègre de nouveaux véhicules blindés à roues




Lors d’une cérémonie qui s’est déroulée dans la ville de Portoviejo, quartier général de la Brigade de cavalerie mécanisée n° 3 Manabí, l’armée équatorienne a officiellement reçu 45 véhicules blindés 4X4 David VBL et 6 véhicules blindés 6x6 MBombe 6 du groupe Paramount. Ces véhicules seront utilisés dans les zones urbaines, les zones de conflit, la prise de cibles, la reconnaissance et le transport de personnel.

Le Mbombe a la capacité de transporter jusqu’à 15 soldats, tandis que le David VBL peut transporter entre 8 et 12 membres d’équipage, dispose d’une tourelle à partir de laquelle des mitrailleuses de 7,62 ou 12,7 mm ou des lance-grenades de 40 mm peuvent être utilisés.







 https://www.pucara.org/post/el-ej%C3%A9rcito-ecuatoriano-incorpora-al-servicio-nuevos-blindados-a-ruedas  

OTOKAR Cobra II 4x4 Ekvador Ordusu'nun hizmetinde

Ekvador Ordusu'nun kaçak madenciliğe karşı gerçekleştirdiği operasyonda OTOKAR üretimi Cobra II 4x4 zırhlı aracı görüntülendi pic.twitter.com/z5ScfVrr9b

— Defence Turk (@Defence_Turk) August 14, 2024

En raison d’un manque de fonds et de problèmes de gestion, l’armée équatorienne retarde la livraison des cinq hélicoptères H225M Super Puma acquis en 2023 pour 90 millions de dollars à la société Airbus Helicopters.

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— SA Defensa (@SA_Defensa) October 3, 2024

https://t.co/nAxWwkROIv

— jacques frédéric (@jacquesfrd89032) November 7, 2024