DefenceTalkINKAS® Armored Vehicle Manufacturing is pleased to announce a new armored personnel carrier (APC). INKAS® Huron is a tactical attack and defense vehicle, which is able to protect its passengers in high threat environments within any climate condition. The vehicle is designed and equipped to operate in police and military tactical missions, convoy protection and […]https://www.defencetalk.com/inkas-introduces-huron-unique-armored-personnel-carrier-59661/

DefenceTalkThales and DCNS announce the comprehensive modernization program of the Colombian Navy’s four Almirante Padilla class frigates has been concluded with a successful Sea Acceptance Test of the class’s fourth ship. The contract with the Colombian authorities was signed early 2009, with DCNS acting as prime contractor and Thales as the lead systems integrator for […]https://www.defencetalk.com/successful-sea-acceptance-trials-of-colombian-almirante-padilla-class-frigates-59062/

DefenceTalkSikorsky Aircraft, a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX), has delivered to the Colombian Army two S-70i™ BLACK HAWK helicopters incorporating a Helicopter Terrain Awareness and Warning System (HTAWS) as standard equipment. Colombia is the first country to field S-70i helicopters equipped with HTAWS, which Sikorsky has customized for the unique requirements of the combat […]https://www.defencetalk.com/s-70i-black-hawk-helicopters-delivered-to-colombia-with-terrain-awareness-and-warning-capability-49417/

DefenceTalkTextron Marine & Land Systems (TM&LS) announced today a $31.6 million contract award from the U.S. Army Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM) to provide 28 Commando Advanced Armored Personnel Carriers (APCs), with 40mm/.50 cal remote turrets, to the Colombian Army (COLAR). Initial APC deliveries to the U.S. Army, for shipping to Colombia, are expected to […]https://www.defencetalk.com/colombian-army-acquires-additional-commando-apcs-48853/

DefenceTalkSikorsky Aircraft, a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (UTX) announced today at the LAAD Defence & Security International Exhibition that the Colombian Army has contracted to buy two additional S-70i BLACK HAWK helicopters. The two aircraft will augment five S-70i helicopters that arrived January 30 in Colombia to join the Special Forces of the Colombian […]https://www.defencetalk.com/additional-s-70i-black-hawk-helicopters-for-colombian-army-47437/

DefenceTalkThe Colombian Army has formally inducted five new Sikorsky S-70i multi-mission helicopters into its fleet of Black Hawk aircraft. Colombia is the first South American country to buy the S-70i Black Hawk helicopter variant from Sikorsky Aircraft, a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (UTX). “We are honored by the trust the Colombian Armed Forces continue […]https://www.defencetalk.com/colombian-army-takes-delivery-of-five-s-70i-black-hawk-helicopters-47242/