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News - colombian army

  • Training

    US MPs train for combat support

    13th May 2016

    The US Army Reserve Military Police (MP) from the 200th Military Police Command are training on combat support and detainee operations, the US Army announced …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Newcomers continue FVL development

    13th May 2016

    Heavyweight industry players may have been selected to build full-scale helicopters for the US Army’s Joint Multi-Role (JMR) technology demonstrator programme, but smaller companies are …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Good vibrations for the Chinook

    13th May 2016

    The first CH-47F Chinook fitted with an improved vibration control system (IVCS) has rolled off the Boeing production line in Pennsylvania. Supplier Lord Corporation confirmed …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    US Army tests GBSAA system

    13th May 2016

    he US Army has been testing the Ground Based Sense And Avoid (GBSAA) system at its Dugway Proving Ground, it announced on 10 May. The …

  • Land Warfare

    SOFEX 2016: Centurion re-born

    13th May 2016

    A prototype tracked armoured personnel carrier called Al-Dawsar (Lion) was displayed at SOFEX for the first time. Built by Jordan’s King Abdullah II Design and …

  • Digital Battlespace

    US Army starts NIE 16.2 exercise

    12th May 2016

    The US Army’s Brigade Modernization Command (BMC) has started the Network Integration Evaluation (NIE) 16.2 exercise at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico and Fort …

  • Land Warfare

    Norway examines fire control

    12th May 2016

    Rheinmetall, in partnership with Saab, is currently working on a new fire control system (FCS) for shoulder launched weapons, the Vingmate SL 1000. The SL 1000 …

  • Land Warfare

    Bundeswehr to stop personnel decline

    18th May 2016

    German Defence Minister Ursula von der Leyen has announced an end to the downward trend in Bundeswehr personnel strength since the end of the Cold …

  • Land Warfare

    South Korea wants more K2

    13th May 2016

    In the face of ongoing North Korean belligerence, South Korea’s military is seeking to lodge an order for 100 additional Hyundai Rotem K2 main battle …

  • Training

    ITEC 2016: Netherlands to receive SUIT training systems

    20th May 2016

    The Royal Netherlands Army (RNLA) will soon take delivery of two RE-liON Small Unit Immersive Trainer (SUIT) systems: one for special operations forces and the …

  • Training

    South Korea participates in ADMM-Plus

    12th May 2016

    South Korea participated in maritime security and counterterrorism training, organised by ADMM-Plus, the government announced on 10 May. The country's military developed its joint and …

  • Land Warfare

    India’s assault rifle battle sizzles

    6th May 2016

    An RfP to replace the Indian Small Arms System (INSAS) 5.56mm assault rifle for the Indian Army is caught in a bind. The Defence Research …

  • Digital Battlespace

    Malaysia continues network-centric funding

    18th May 2016

    The Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) needs to continue adequately funding its Network-Centric Operations (NCO) project if it is to reap future rewards. This was the …

  • Training

    ITEC 2016: Visual upgrades continue at MSHATF

    17th May 2016

    In the 2010 Strategic Defence and Security Review (SDSR), the UK MoD stated that it wanted to conduct 50% of its future training in the …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    China reaps Middle East market

    16th May 2016

    Taking advantage of the United States reluctance to give approval for the export sales of armed unmanned aerial systems (UAS), even to friendly nations in …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

  • MPVs - 4x4

    Titan-B

    Programme Background Colombia is understood to have a requirement for as many as 100 APCs capable of carrying up to 20 troops and protecting their ...

  • MPVs - 4x4

    Titan-C

    Programme Background Colombia is understood to have a requirement for as many as 100 APCs capable of carrying up to 20 troops and protecting their ...

  • APCs/IFVs - tracked

    Colombia M113A3

    Programme Background The Colombian Army currently operates 54 M113A1 and M113A2 APCs, which are divided among two mechanised infantry battalions and a training school. Known ...

  • MPVs - 4x4

    Surplus M1117 Guardian ASV (Colombia)

    Programme Background The Colombian Army has requested surplus M1117s to assist with counter-insurgency and counter-narcotics operations. Due to a lack of armoured vehicles suitable for ...

  • PETEF - Light Tactical Vehicles

    The Colombian MoD has not outlined how many new patrol vehicles will be needed to equip all seven of the light cavalry groups, nor how ...

  • MPVs - 4x4

    Secure Personnel Transport Vehicle [Colombia - Forecast]

    Programme Background Colombia is understood to have a requirement for as many as 100 APCs capable of carrying up to 20 troops and protecting their ...

  • APCs/IFVs - 8x8

    PETEF - LAV III (Colombia)

    Programme Background Since the replacement of the M113 is understood to be a priority for the Colombian Army, it is anticipated that a contract could ...

  • MPVs - 4x4

    Secure Personnel Transport Vehicle [Colombia - Announced]

    Programme Background Colombia is understood to have a requirement for as many as 100 APCs capable of carrying up to 20 troops and protecting their ...

  • Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - small

    WanderB or ThunderB [Colombia]

    Programme Background Expodefensa 2019 During Colombia's Expodefensa 2019 exhibition, BlueBird Aero Systems displayed its ThunderB VTOL small UAV. Reportedly, the Colombian Army requested information on ...

  • Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - mini

    Coelum (Colombia)

    Programme Background Testing Colombian Aeronautical Industry Cooperation (CIAC) was working on a project called Dron Coelum X-001. In late 2020, the CIAC tested a redesigned prototype of the ...

  • APCs/IFVs - tracked

    PETEF - Tracked IFV

    Since a programme to procure a tracked IFV has yet to be launched by the Colombian Army, it is unclear how many tracked IFVs could ...

  • Tanks

    PETEF - MBT

    The Colombian Army has evaluated several offers for MBT platforms in the past, though none of these have progressed to the formal contract stage. For ...

  • Air: Radio and SATCOM

    Air: Radio and SATCOM | Kfir Replacement [Colombia]

    The Colombian Air Force has a long-standing requirement for 15 new fighter aircraft to replace its aging 23 Kfir aircraft in service. On 3 April ...

  • Data links

    Data links | Kfir Replacement [Colombia]

    The Colombian Air Force has a long-standing requirement for 15 new fighter aircraft to replace its aging 23 Kfir aircraft in service. On 3 April ...

  • Air: Helmet-mounted displays

    Air: Helmet-mounted displays | Kfir Replacement [Colombia]

    The Colombian Air Force has a long-standing requirement for 15 new fighter aircraft to replace its aging 23 Kfir aircraft in service. On 3 April ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

  • MPVs - 4x4

    Titan

    Blindex developed the Titan series of APCs to provide the Colombian Army with an affordable means of transporting large numbers of troops for internal security ...

  • Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - small

    Quimbaya X-003

    The Quimbaya X-003 is a Colombian fixed-wing UAV designed and developed by the Colombian Aeronautical Industry Corporation (CIAC). Reportedly, following evaluation tests in late 2023, ...

  • MPVs - 4x4

    M1117 Guardian ASV

    In December 1995, the US Army selected a design based on the Textron ASV 150 to provide the military police with a vehicle that combined ...

  • Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - mini

    Coelum

    Manufactured by Corporación de la Industria Aeronáutica Colombiana (CIAC), the Coelum is a mini UAV that is fitted with a 40x zoom EO/IR camera payload for ISR missions.  The ...

  • Military UAS - mini, Military UAS - rotary-wing

    Dragom

    Colombian Aeronautical Industry Corporation (CIAC) unveiled the Dragom in mid-2025 at F-AIR Colombia 2025.  The rotary-wing quadcopter is designed for reconnaissance and guided attack missions. 

  • Land: Radio and SATCOM

    PRC-710

    The PRC-710 is a VHF/FM voice and data handheld radio with COMSEC and ECCM capabilities. Designed in response to emerging combat requirements, the PRC-710 is ...

  • Fast attack/patrol craft and interceptors

    LPR 40 MKII

    The LPR acts as a command boat for the group of tactical riverine combat boats operated by the Colombian Marine Corps. It is equipped with ...

  • Fighter - multirole

    J-10

    The J-10 (NATO reporting name Firebird) is a multirole fighter developed by China to replace second-generation J-7 and Q-5 aircraft. The aircraft is also known ...

  • Surface-to-air missiles

    Barak MR (MRAD)

    The Barak Medium Range (MR) missile, developed by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), is an advanced surface-to-air interceptor designed to counter a wide spectrum of aerial threats, ...

  • Frigates

    SIGMA 10514

    The Martadinata-class frigates, also known as the Perusak Kawal Rudal-class (PKR), are based on Damen's Sigma 10514 design. Two frigates have been jointly built by PT ...

  • MPVs - 4x4

    SCTV

    The Survivable Combat Tactical Vehicle(SCTV), developed by Textron Marine & Land Systems and Granite Tactical Vehicles, is an upgrade solution for the AM General High ...

  • Military helicopters - scout/light attack

    MD 500

    The MD 500 is a single-engine light helicopter derived from the Hughes OH-6A Cayuse developed for the US Army in the early 1960s and the ...

  • Sea: optronic masts and periscopes

    SERO 250

    The SERO 250 is a compact submarine periscope that can be installed in both new-build and upgraded boats. Little or no structural modifications are required ...

  • MPVs - 4x4

    SandCat

    The 4x4 SandCat family of vehicles was designed by Israeli armour specialist Plasan Sasa in 2005 for a range of military, special operations, homeland security, ...

  • OPVs

    OPV 93C

    The OPV 93C is an offshore patrol vessel designed and developed by Cotecmar. The Colombian Navy ordered one platform in November 2022 and one in ...