Military aviation news
Sector news aggregated from reference outlets, always linking to the original source.
August 25, 2026
Although it will regain the name Colombian Air Force, this does not necessarily mean abandoning the space capabilities developed in recent years, including the operation of…
August 24, 2026
Colombia's recently sworn-in president, Abelardo de la Espriella, announced the appointment of Major General Juan Jaime Martínez Ossa as the new Commander of the Colombian Air Force…
August 21, 2026
Colombia's new government wants to review the contract to purchase seventeen Gripen E/F fighter jets
When, in December 2022, Colombia's Ministry of Defence announced its intention to acquire sixteen Rafale F3s to replace the last Kfirs in its air force, the Swedish group Saab…
August 19, 2026
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The operation, coordinated by the Joint Chiefs of Staff, included the dispatch of a C-130 Hercules and an ERJ 140 carrying critical supplies for the population of the Chocó department.
The operation, coordinated by the Joint Chiefs of Staff, included the deployment of a C-130 Hercules and an ERJ 140 carrying critical supplies for the population of the department of Chocó.
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August 18, 2026
08/18/2026 Nueva Rioja – Article – General News – p. 2 The Argentine government is coordinating the dispatch of an Air Force Hercules aircraft with humanitarian aid to Colombia, following the…
August 17, 2026
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The new Colombian government -led by President Abelardo de la Espriella- plans to continue the process through which two military tactical transport aircraft were acquired from the…
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August 14, 2026
The Chilean Air Force (FACh) deployed one of its C-130 Hercules transport aircraft to Colombia to carry more than 9 tons of humanitarian aid for the population affected by…
A C-130 Hercules aircraft of the Chilean Air Force (FACh) took off this Thursday, 13 August, from Pudahuel Air Base with a cargo of nearly 10 tonnes of humanitarian aid destined for…
A Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules combat support aircraft of the Chilean Air Force (FACh) took off on Thursday 13 August from Pudahuel Air Base with a cargo of humanitarian aid…
August 13, 2026
After Colombia requested assistance to deal with the emergency caused by the magnitude 7.4 earthquake recorded on Monday, the Mexican Air Force deployed two C-130 Hercules aircraft…
Saab recently announced that it seeks to increase its current industrial capacity to expand Gripen E/F production to thirty (30) fighters a year, in order to meet current…
A contingent from Mexico's Armed Forces flies to Colombia with food and medical supplies, distributed across three relief flights.
A contingent of the Mexican Armed Forces flies to Colombia with food and medical supplies, distributed across three assistance flights.
August 11, 2026
Colombia's new government is considering reviewing some conditions of the contract signed with Sweden for the acquisition of 17 Gripen fighters for the Colombian Aerospace Force. The move…
August 5, 2026
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The Colombian Air Force and Embraer have signed a contract for the acquisition of two KC-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft, marking a significant milestone in the modernization of…
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August 4, 2026
The Colombian Aerospace Force confirmed the acquisition of two KC-390 Millennium aircraft for USD 366 million. Besides replacing part of its aging C-130 Hercules fleet, the new aircraft…
The Colombian Air and Space Force (FAC) announced on Tuesday (4th) the purchase of two Embraer KC-390 Millennium aircraft, becoming the 13th customer for the plane and the second air force…
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Colombia has taken another step in modernizing its armed forces by confirming the acquisition of two Embraer KC-390 Millennium multi-role aircraft. The contract, signed by the Fuerza…
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Brazilian aerospace manufacturer Embraer has secured another important defense contract after Colombia officially signed an agreement to purchase two Embraer... Read More »
The Colombian Navy began its participation in one of the continent's most important multinational military exercises with the departure of missile frigate ARC "Caldas" from the…
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August 1, 2026
The Colombian Air Force finalized the contract minute for two Embraer C-390 Millennium worth USD 366.4 million. Deliveries will take place between 2029 and 2030.
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The Colombian Air Force (FAC) has finalized the details of the contract it will sign with Embraer for the purchase of two C-390 military cargo aircraft. The total cost reaches 366.4 million…
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