Shephard Media: Chilean MLRS development nears completion

 

"Chilean MLRS development nears completion"

Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Shephard Media

September 29, 2020

Originally published: https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/premium-chilean-mlrs-development-nears-completion/

 Chilean state-run defence company FAMAE is close to completing its Tralcan MLRS. The domestically manufactured system will undergo a final shooting test in Q4 2020; afterwards final design changes and other corrections will be applied if necessary, a FAMAE spokesperson explained to Shephard.

The company plans that an operational system ...

 

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Shephard Media: Vessel transfers epitomise South Korean search for bigger role in South America

 

"Vessel transfers epitomise South Korean search for bigger role in South America"

Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Shephard Media

October 14, 2020

Originally published: https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/naval-warfare/premium-vessel-transfers-epitomise-south-korean-se/

 A noticeable trend in recent years is for South Korea to transfer or donate naval vessels to South American countries

The Colombian Navy has taken command of Almirante Tono, formerly the Pohang-class corvette ROKS Iksan in service with the Republic of Korea Navy. 

The vessel (pictured) will arrive in Colombia in mid-November, as part of an apparent strategy by Seoul to become a major supplier of defence technology to South American ...

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Shephard Media: Peru lays out naval modernisation plans

 

 

 "Peru lays out naval modernisation plans"

 Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Shephard Media

November 4, 2020

Originally published: https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/naval-warfare/premium-peru-lays-out-naval-modernisation-plans/

 

 New OPVs will be joined by four logistics vessels, while upgrade work continues on four diesel-electric submarines

The Peruvian Navy (MGP) plans to acquire up to three new OPVs to improve maritime patrol operations. The service has not disclosed the exact design it intends to procure but it requires vessels with 1,500-2,000t displacement and the capability to transport a helicopter.

State-run shipyard Servicios Industriales de ...

 

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Shephard Media: Venezuelan technology plan may lean on Iran

 

"Venezuelan technology plan may lean on Iran"

Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Shephard Media

November 27, 2020

Originally published: https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/uv-online/premium-venezuelan-technology-plan-may-lean-iran/

 Will the arms export ambitions of an emboldened Iran converge with Maduro's plans to develop the Venezuelan defence industry?

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro announced in a 19 November speech that his country aims to manufacture its own UAVs and aircraft, but grainy footage on state TV (pictured) suggests that Iran may also be assisting this quest.

Maduro boasted that Venezuela ‘will even export drones, will be made with Venezuelan ...

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