Colombia

Dec- 2024 -

6 December

Arms

Raid on an illegal explosives factory in Ecuador

S.America Police Seize Over 3,000 Bombs in Crackdown on Gangs, Guerrillas

Police in nine South American countries seized more than 3,400 homemade bombs and 28 metric tons of bomb-making materials in raids targeting the booming black market in explosives, Interpol said Thursday.

Nov- 2024 -

26 November

Air

U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 79th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron and Colombian Air Force Kfirs fly in formation over Colombia during Exercise Relampago VI, July 27, 2021. Colombian Air Force and United States Air Force aircraft will fly together and against one another in training using NATO standards to promote seamless interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Duncan C. Bevan)

Rojoef Manuel

US Pitches F-16s to Replace Colombian Air Force’s Israeli Kfir Jets

The US has proposed a deal to supply F-16 Fighting Falcons as replacements for the Colombian Air Force’s Israeli-made Kfir combat aircraft.

13 November

Air

Rojoef Manuel

Saab Confirms Gripen Supersonic Fighter Jet Offer to Colombia

Swedish defense contractor Saab has made an offer for the sale of its JAS 39 Gripen light supersonic aircraft to Colombia.

7 November

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

Colombia Govt, ELN Rebels Agree To Resume Peace Process: Statement

The Colombian government and left-wing insurgent National Liberation Army agreed to resume their stop-start peace proces.

7 November

Americas

Giulia Bernacchi

Colombia Neutralizes 90 Unauthorized Drones at COP16

The Colombian Air Force deployed the Spanish-manufactured "Crow" counter-drone system to ensure security during the COP 16 in Cali.

Sep- 2024 -

18 September

Americas

Staff Writer With AFP

Two Dead in Bombing of Colombian Military Base: Army

At least two soldiers died and 26 were wounded in a bomb attack on a military base in Colombia, the army said, blaming left-wing National Liberation Army guerrillas.

10 September

Americas