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Model airplane-building av geek with an interest in Latin American, Spanish, Portuguese and Canadian military aviation 🇨🇦🇺🇾🇪🇸🇵🇹 and anything else that flies into my radar picture... Obsessive watcher of 🇧🇷 motorcycle chase videos.

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Latin American Military Aviation @latinmilitaryav.bsky.social · 1d

In addition to being a useful 4th generation type, the Mirage 2000 was always going to be a link to the French Air Force and aviation industry and a gateway to Rafale..

Defence Blog @defence-blog.com · 1d

Ukraine confirms negotiations for French Rafale jets

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Ukraine confirms negotiations for French Rafale jets

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine is actively negotiating with France over a possible acquisition of Dassault Rafale fighter jets. Speaking with reporters, Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine is pu...

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Latin American Military Aviation @latinmilitaryav.bsky.social · 2d

Let's see what happens...

Latin American Military Aviation @latinmilitaryav.bsky.social · 7d

Not officially but I can't imagine they would without that weapon system that is critical to Ukrainian needs

Latin American Military Aviation @latinmilitaryav.bsky.social · 7d

President Zelensky has tweeted that he hopes to see initial deliveries in 2026. There was endless speculation about when F-16 and M2000 would arrive so maybe better we just wait and 👀

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Latin American Military Aviation @latinmilitaryav.bsky.social · 7d

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Latin American Military Aviation @latinmilitaryav.bsky.social · 11d

the demand for such vehicles was organic, driven by Chinese consumer concerns about appalling air quality. I remember thinking if the EV "Model T" might actually be built in China, not the US and that's exactly what ended up happening.. 2/

Latin American Military Aviation @latinmilitaryav.bsky.social · 11d

Excellent episode - Tom Mulcair really did encapsulate the argument perfectly. Btw this talking point about the EV industry in China being a conspiracy to take over the word is nonsense . I remember seeing earlier generations of EVs in Chinese cities over ten years ago.. 1/

Latin American Military Aviation @latinmilitaryav.bsky.social · 12d

Looking forward to this one, yes it was a very dirty war, important to remember that there were Marxist terror groups leading up to the coup that we're happy to kill in order to achieve a "new society". It was a difficult time.

Latin American Military Aviation @latinmilitaryav.bsky.social · 12d

But overall the earlier EC145 variants should still be viable and supported by the Airbus?

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Latin American Military Aviation @latinmilitaryav.bsky.social · 13d

This might be the next chapter in Uruguay's long history of second hand aircraft acquisition, it would be a good move..
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Airbus Helicopters ofrece a la Fuerza Aérea Uruguaya helicópteros EC145 excedentes de la Gendarmería francesa

Airbus Helicopters ha ofrecido a la Fuerza Aérea Uruguaya helicópteros EC145 excedentes de la Gendarmería francesa

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Latin American Military Aviation @latinmilitaryav.bsky.social · 13d

Ukranian air campaign against Russian air defence sites continues....

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Latin American Military Aviation @latinmilitaryav.bsky.social · 19d

Any indication an air launched variant is in the works?

Latin American Military Aviation @latinmilitaryav.bsky.social · 21d

Armada Argentina Macchi 339A lineup at BAN Punto Indio before they were repainted in camouflage scheme

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Latin American Military Aviation @latinmilitaryav.bsky.social · 22d

Cada vez que hay crisis para la clase política en Argentina, es hora de hablar de Malvinas..

Latin American Military Aviation @latinmilitaryav.bsky.social · 23d

Of all the x planes of that era this is the ugliest in a very cool sort of way!

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Latin American Military Aviation @latinmilitaryav.bsky.social · 24d

Canada's secretary of state for defence procurement (and retired RCAF CF-18 pilot) says mixed fighter fleet is one option being considered
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Canada not angling to get out of F-35 contract with U.S., says head of defence procurement | CBC News

During an interview on CBC's Rosemary Barton Live, Secretary of State for Defence Procurement Stephen Fuhr said he doesn’t think the federal government plans to get out of its contract to buy American...

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Latin American Military Aviation @latinmilitaryav.bsky.social · 25d

This was completely predictable and is good news - many of us pointed out last year the potential of the M2000 and it's availability in several countries. It's numbers may ultimately rival the F-16 in Ukraine.
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MAKS 25 👀🇺🇦 @maks23.bsky.social · 25d

🇬🇷✈️ The US and EU have requested Greece to transfer 25 Mirage 2000-5 fighters to Ukraine. Most of the fighters are already decommissioned and can be used for spare parts. Greece is currently in the process of decommissioning the fighters due to their obsolescence, — Ekathimerini

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Latin American Military Aviation @latinmilitaryav.bsky.social · 27d

www.infobae.com/colombia/202...

It's official, Fuerza Aérea Colombiana will replace the Kfir C.10 with Gripen, contract to be signed this month

Ministro de Defensa confirma compra de aviones de combate Gripen: contrato se firmará en octubre

El acuerdo incluye la adquisición de 18 aeronaves nuevas, transferencias de tecnología y proyectos sociales vinculados a energía, agua y salud

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Latin American Military Aviation @latinmilitaryav.bsky.social · 28d

A day to remember those who have given their lives for Ukraine - among them those who defend Ukrainian skies.
We shall remember them!
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Latin American Military Aviation @latinmilitaryav.bsky.social · Sep 29

Round and round in circles, the never ending story of Gripen for Ukraine...

Latin American Military Aviation @latinmilitaryav.bsky.social · Sep 29

Yeah the article does not mention anything imminent, this needs further clarification

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Latin American Military Aviation @latinmilitaryav.bsky.social · Sep 29

This should be taken seriously because Justin Bronk is a serious source, that said I'm watching this closely ..👀
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Latin American Military Aviation @latinmilitaryav.bsky.social · Sep 26

PT6 I believe, rock solid turboprop motor, still used by Tucano and Super Tucano

Latin American Military Aviation @latinmilitaryav.bsky.social · Sep 26

Fifty years ago Embraer exported it's first aircraft to Uruguay as part of a deal that involved 5 aircraft for the Fuerza Aérea Uruguaya. Later this year that relationship will be renewed with the delivery of the first Super Tucano.

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Latin American Military Aviation @latinmilitaryav.bsky.social · Sep 26

If it was air-air it could indicate a new Ukrainian air force capability, the US announced last year it was working with them in an R-27 replacement...