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Good morning, cordial greetings, as you may have been able to appreciate, the "serious" face of the Colombian Second Lieutenant in the motorcycle course does not represent Colombian women, who are characterized by their smile, as you could see in the other photograph of the students , where they are seen smiling; on the other hand, the "spectacular" aerial combat between the USAF and the FAC, is seriously spectacular because of the obsolescence of the Kfir, the ability of the pilots and ground personnel to keep them still in flight and the recklessness of the pilots when getting on fly in those relics, which should already be resting in a museum; apologies for the crude comment, but these clarifications must be made.

This is the cruel reality of our country, Colombia, just as you show it. almost a banana republic. Our politicians have dilated the budget and acquisition of combat fighters. almost with the budget ready to do business with the United States for some F-16 fighters. But now with the leftist government in power, I doubt that such a negotiation will take place. now everything indicates a new negotiation and perhaps a new proponent. dawn and we will see

 

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Lets continue in business

Air Military Exercise, Relampago VII in Colombia. USAF and Colombia Together​

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U.S. Air Force Col. Quaid Quadri, Commander of South Carolina Air National Guard’s 169th Fighter Wing, gives a familiarization flight in a U.S. Air Force F-16D Fighting Falcon fighter jet to Colombian Air Force, Air Combat Commander, Col. Pedro Vega. The 60 FPS video includes runway operations, step to the jet, taxi, flyover, and U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Ernest Rogers, a crew chief with the South Carolina Air National Guard’s 169th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron during Relampago VII, an exercise in Barranquilla, Colombia, Sept. 2, 2022. The purpose of this exercise is to provide the Colombian Air Force with requested realistic interoperability training as allied countries, under NATO standards. South Carolina is Colombia’s State Partner in the State Partnership Program.

 

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Colombia relaunches its combat aircraft purchase plan.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has reactivated the process of acquiring new combat aircraft to replace the country's aging Kfir fleet.

Petro's decision may come as a surprise given his stance earlier this year on the campaign trail, when he said buying fighter jets or other military hardware would not be a priority during his term, if he was chosen one.

Military sources in the capital, Bogotá, who spoke on condition of anonymity to protect his career, said credit for Petro's turnaround goes to Gen. Luis Carlos Córdoba, head of the Colombian Air Force. They explained that Córdoba convinced Defense Minister Iván Velásquez of the urgent need to replace at least part of the Kfir fleet, which will begin to retire at the end of this year, and Velásquez, in turn, convinced the president.

Since 1989, Colombia has purchased 24 Kfir aircraft, manufactured by Israel Aerospace Industries. To counter Venezuela's acquisition of Sukhoi Su-32 fighters, Colombia's Kfir fleet underwent upgrades between 2009 and 2017 by IAI's Lahav Division.

The latest upgrade, to the C-60 standard, involved the installation of an Elta Systems ELM-2032 active electronically scanned array radar and data link, as well as the integration of Rafael Advanced Defense Systems' Derby weapon, an air-to-air missile beyond visual range. IAI says that standard is equivalent to that of the F-16 Block 52.

Colombia's modernized Kfirs are arguably the most advanced fighter aircraft with the most capable systems in service in South America. But the age of airframes is taking its toll; between 2012 and 2014, multiple aircraft were lost in accidents, grounding the entire fleet. Extensive maintenance support from IAI returned the aircraft to service.


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Colombia relanza su plan de compra de aviones de combate. – Galaxia Militar

El presidente colombiano, Gustavo Petro, ha reactivado el proceso de adquisición de nuevos aviones de combate para reemplazar la envejecida flota Kfir del país.

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RELAMPAGO VII​

BARRANQUILLA, COLOMBIA​

09.09.2022​

Airmen from the South Carolina Air National Guard’s 169th Fighter Wing are participating in Relampago VII, a combined Colombian and U.S. exercise taking place in the U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) theater Aug. 26 to Sept. 11, 2022. Colombian Air Force and United States Air Force aircraft are flying together and against one another in training using NATO standards to promote seamless interoperability. F-16s from the 169th Fighter Wing and KC-135s from the 92nd Air Refueling Wing are rapidly integrating into theater training, as well as joint, coalition and partnered missions. Relampago VII provides joint training and improves readiness of U.S. and partner nation military personnel through interoperability training. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by RANK NAME, 169th Fighter Wing Public Affairs)

 

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Special Forces

 

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Colombian Army Recon and Sniper Team

 

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Colombian Army

Our K9 Friends are faithful companions in fulfilling the mission, the perfect complement to reach the most remote areas of the national territory.

 

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SPECIAL FORCES SOLDIER

 

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A Colombian Special Forces Soldier with his K9 Unit

 

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Colombian Air Force AC-47 Spooky

 

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Colombian Air Force AC-47 Spooky

AC-47T "Fantasma" (Basler BT-67 (remanufactured Douglas DC-3)) gunship with (FLIR) ball & .50cal (12.7 mm) GAU-19/A MGs from 214th Tactical Air Support Squadron

 

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AC-47T "Fantasma" (Basler BT-67 (remanufactured Douglas DC-3)) gunship with (FLIR) ball & .50cal (12.7 mm) GAU-19/A MGs from 214th Tactical Air Support Squadron

Thats right mate, thats the full weapons load of the Colombian Air Force "Fantasma"

 

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Thats right mate, thats the full weapons load of the Colombian Air Force "Fantasma"

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Exercise Southern Vanguard 23 MEDEVAC Training​

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COLOMBIA 11.09.2022 U.S. and Colombian Army Soldiers conduct a combined medical evacuation training lane at Tolemaida Military Base, Colombia as part of Exercise Southern Vanguard 23 on Nov. 9, 2022. Exercise Southern Vanguard is U.S. Army South's premier training exercise taking place at the operational and tactical levels intended to increase interoperability between the United States and Western Hemisphere forces. This year's iteration, Exercise Southern Vanguard 23, involves Soldiers from U.S. Army South and the U.S. Army National Guard training alongside Colombian Army soldiers in varying terrain while conducting weapon familiarization lanes culminating in a bilateral military training operation.

 

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Exercise Southern Vanguard 23​

Exercise Southern Vanguard is U.S. Army South’s premier training exercise taking place at the operational and tactical levels intended to increase interoperability between the United States and Western Hemisphere forces. This year’s iteration, Exercise Southern Vanguard 23, involves Soldiers from U.S. Army South and the U.S. Army National Guard training alongside Colombian Army soldiers in varying terrain while conducting weapon familiarization lanes culminating in a bilateral military training operation.

 

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Exercise Southern Vanguard 23

Exercise Southern Vanguard is U.S. Army South’s premier training exercise taking place at the operational and tactical levels intended to increase interoperability between the United States and Western Hemisphere forces. This year’s iteration, Exercise Southern Vanguard 23, involves Soldiers from U.S. Army South and the U.S. Army National Guard training alongside Colombian Army soldiers in varying terrain while conducting weapon familiarization lanes culminating in a bilateral military training operation.

 

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Exercise Southern Vanguard 23


Exercise Southern Vanguard is U.S. Army South’s premier training exercise taking place at the operational and tactical levels intended to increase interoperability between the United States and Western Hemisphere forces. This year’s iteration, Exercise Southern Vanguard 23, involves Soldiers from U.S. Army South and the U.S. Army National Guard training alongside Colombian Army soldiers in varying terrain while conducting weapon familiarization lanes culminating in a bilateral military training operation.

 

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Exercise Southern Vanguard 23



Exercise Southern Vanguard is U.S. Army South’s premier training exercise taking place at the operational and tactical levels intended to increase interoperability between the United States and Western Hemisphere forces. This year’s iteration, Exercise Southern Vanguard 23, involves Soldiers from U.S. Army South and the U.S. Army National Guard training alongside Colombian Army soldiers in varying terrain while conducting weapon familiarization lanes culminating in a bilateral military training operation.

 

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Exercise Southern Vanguard 23

Exercise Southern Vanguard is U.S. Army South’s premier training exercise taking place at the operational and tactical levels intended to increase interoperability between the United States and Western Hemisphere forces. This year’s iteration, Exercise Southern Vanguard 23, involves Soldiers from U.S. Army South and the U.S. Army National Guard training alongside Colombian Army soldiers in varying terrain while conducting weapon familiarization lanes culminating in a bilateral military training operation.

 

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Exercise Southern Vanguard 23


Exercise Southern Vanguard is U.S. Army South’s premier training exercise taking place at the operational and tactical levels intended to increase interoperability between the United States and Western Hemisphere forces. This year’s iteration, Exercise Southern Vanguard 23, involves Soldiers from U.S. Army South and the U.S. Army National Guard training alongside Colombian Army soldiers in varying terrain while conducting weapon familiarization lanes culminating in a bilateral military training operation.