• Naval Warfare

  Damen to supply gear for Chilean vessels

  13th August 2018

  Damen Marine Components has received a contract from ASMAR Talcahuano Shipyard to supply steering gear, rudders and stern tube parts for an Antarctic research vessel …

• Digital Battlespace

  Chile selects Lockheed Martin Canada CMS

  26th May 2017

  Lockheed Martin Canada has received a contract to replace the combat management system on the Chilean Navy's three Type 23 frigates, the company announced on …

• Naval Warfare

  IMDEX Asia: Australia’s first naval shipbuilding plan launched

  18th May 2017

  Australia published its first ever Naval Shipbuilding Plan on 16 May detailing the programmes and infrastructure investment required to keep the Royal Australian Navy as …

• Defence Helicopter

  LAAD 2017: Helibras outlines helo upgrade prospects

  6th April 2017

  Brazilian helicopter manufacturer Helibras, based in Itajubá, Brazil, is looking to grow further through additional Panther and Dauphin upgrades.Currently, there are two ongoing contracts at …

• Digital Battlespace

  SEA to upgrade CSH on Chilean frigates

  6th December 2016

  Cohort company SEA is set to commence work upgrading the Combat Systems Highway (CSH) infrastructure on-board the three ex-Royal Navy Type 23 frigates transferred to …

• Naval Warfare

  Flight2 for Chilean P-3 Orions

  1st December 2016

  The Chilean Navy’s P-3 Orion maritime patrol aircraft will be fitted with Rockwell Collins’ Flight2 integrated avionics system, the company announced on 29 November. The avionics …

• Defence Helicopter

  Airbus Helicopters expands Chile services

  25th November 2016

  Airbus Helicopters is investing in its facilities in Chile, with its existing customer service centre at Santiago's Tobalaba aerodrome set to move to a new, …

• Naval Warfare

  FIDAE 2016: Breathing new life into Orions

  1st April 2016

  Lacking the funds to purchase new and bespoke maritime patrol aircraft, two Latin American militaries are looking to extend the life of their current fleet …

• Defence Helicopter

  FIDAE 2016: Chile to place helo order ‘this year’

  29th March 2016

  The Chilean Air Force (Fuerza Aérea de Chile – FACH) is likely to place an order for several medium size helicopters later this year, according …

• Defence Helicopter

  FIDAE 2016: Final Mexican 407GXP delivered

  28th March 2016

  Bell Helicopter announced on the eve of the FIDAE airshow in Chile that it has delivered the 15th and final 407GXP to the Mexican Air …

• Naval Warfare

  UTC bags imaging systems order

  9th December 2015

  Vulcanair Aircraft has selected UTC Aerospace Systems to deliver its Cloud Cap Technology TASE500 imaging systems to support the Chilean Navy’s maritime search and rescue …

• Defence Helicopter

  First Bell 407GX delivered to Mexican Air Force

  1st May 2015

  The Mexican Air Force (Fuerza Aérea Mexicana - FAM) has received its first Bell Helicopter 407GX aircraft, a company spokesperson confirmed to Shephard. It is …

• Defence Helicopter

  LAAD 2015: Bell pushes militarised commercial helicopters

  14th April 2015

  Bell Helicopter is hoping to draw on its recent success selling the 407GX aircraft to the Mexican Air Force with further orders from Latin American …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  FIDAE: ScanEagle offered to Brazil

  27th March 2014

  The Insitu ScanEagle UAV completed a maritime demonstration with the Brazilian Navy on 17 February, Shephard has learned. Speaking at the FIDAE exhibition in Santiago, …

• Digital Battlespace

  Chile takes delivery of first anti-submarine warfare C295

  1st April 2011

  The Chilean Navy has taken delivery of the first Airbus Military C295 in its anti-submarine warfare (ASW) configuration. The handover took place after the aircraft …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

• Naval: Combat Management Systems

  Naval: Combat Management Systems | Escotillón IV project (3-4) [Chile]

  Under the Escotillón IV project, the Chilean Navy aims to modernise its amphibious transportation capabilities with four new vessels. The Chilean Navy awarded ASMAR a $410 ...

• Naval: shipboard communication systems

  Naval: shipboard communication systems | Escotillón IV project (3-4) [Chile]

  Under the Escotillón IV project, the Chilean Navy aims to modernise its amphibious transportation capabilities with four new vessels. The Chilean Navy awarded ASMAR a $410 ...

• Landing platform docks/dock landing ships

  Escotillón IV project (3-4) [Chile]

  Programme Background Requirements The Chilean Escotillón IV project will modernise the navy’s amphibious transportation capabilities with four new vessels. These ships will replace the Chilean ...

• Frigates

  Future Frigates [Chile]

  Programme Background Requirements The Chilean Navy currently operates eight second-hand frigates with a substantial history of procuring ex-Dutch and ex-Royal Navy second-hand vessels. This includes ...

• Sealift/replenishment vessels

  Antártica-I Icebreaker [Chile]

  Programme Background Requirements Through the Antártica-I programme, the Chilean Navy plans to replace the icebreaker Almirante Viel, which was decommissioned in 2019. The 6500t icebreaker Almirante Viel was in service with the ...

• Landing platform docks/dock landing ships, Sealift/replenishment vessels

  Escotillón IV project (1-2) [Chile]

  Programme Background Requirements The Chilean Escotillón IV project will modernise the navy’s amphibious transportation capabilities with four new vessels. These ships will replace the Chilean ...

• Naval: Combat Management Systems

  Naval: Combat Management Systems | Type 209/1400 Replacement Programme [Chile]

  The Chilean Navy operates a fleet of four conventionally powered submarines. Shephard estimates two SSKs are due for a replacement around the early-2030s. To avoid potential ...

• Naval: shipboard communication systems

  Naval: shipboard communication systems | Type 209/1400 Replacement Programme [Chile]

  The Chilean Navy operates a fleet of four conventionally powered submarines. Shephard estimates two SSKs are due for a replacement around the early-2030s. To avoid potential ...

• Naval: Combat Management Systems

  Naval: Combat Management Systems | Future Frigates [Chile]

  The Chilean Navy wants domestic industry to be capable of building frigates by 2030. With eight second-hand frigates in service in 2023, including the two ...

• Naval: shipboard communication systems

  Naval: shipboard communication systems | Future Frigates [Chile]

  The Chilean Navy wants domestic industry to be capable of building frigates by 2030. With eight second-hand frigates in service in 2023, including the two ...

• Frigates

  Karel Dorman Class (Chile)

  Programme Background  Chile currently operates two ex-Karel Doorman-class frigates which were sold in 2004. The Royal Netherlands Navy are in the process of replacing the ...

• Submarines: conventional, attack

  Type 209/1400 Replacement Programme [Chile]

  Programme Background Requirements As of 2023, the Chilean Navy operates a fleet of four conventionally powered submarines. Two Thomson-class Type 209/1400 were procured in the ...

• Frigates

  Greek Stop-Gap Frigate Procurement

  Programme Background The Hellenic Navy is acquiring up to four new Frigates. This major equipment programme is the most discussed equipment issue on the Greek ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

• Landing platform docks/dock landing ships

  Vard 7 411

  The Vard 7 411 is a multipurpose ship design developed by Vard Marine. The vessel is capable of performing logistic support, amphibious operations, SAR missions, ...

• Submarines: conventional, attack

  Scorpene Class

  The Chilean Scorpene-class were procured from the consortium composed of Naval Group and Navantia in the late 1990s. The submarines, which were delivered between 2005 and ...

• Air: fixed-wing flight simulators

  PC-7 FTD

  Frasca has supplied fixed-base simulators for the Pilatus PC-7 to the Chilean Navy, Royal Netherlands Air Force, Mexican Air Force and CAE Electronics. Features include: ...

• Frigates

  Jacob Van Heemskerck Class

  The Jacob van Heemskerck class frigates were ex-Royal Netherlands Navy frigates that also served under the Chilean Navy, also known as the Latorre-class. Two anti-aircraft warfare (AAW) ...

• Maritime patrol

  C295 MPA/MSA

  The Airbus Defence and Space (formerly EADS CASA) C295 Persuader MPA is based on the standard transport airframe but with six hardpoints for weapons and ...

• Submarines: conventional, attack

  Type 209/1400

  The Type 209/1400 submarine was designed by German shipbuilder Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft. It is a variant of the Type 209 submarine designed exclusively for the export ...

• Frigates

  Leander Class

  The Leander-class was designed and built by multiple British shipyards for service with the Royal Navy in the 1970s. A total of 26 vessels were ...

• Sealift/replenishment vessels

  Antártica-I Polar-class Icebreaker

  The Antártica-I Polar-class Icebreaker is currently under construction at ASMAR's facility in Talcahuano. The icebreaker is intended to carry out missions such as SAR, troop transportation, medical ...

• OPVs

  OPV80

  The OPV80 was developed for the requirements of the Chilean Navy by the German company Fassmer GmbH & Co KG. The design was also promoted by ...

• Frigates

  Duke Class (Type 23)

  The Type 23 Duke class frigates for the UK Royal Navy were designed as anti-submarine warfare (ASW) ships to operate in the North Atlantic against ...

• Frigates

  Karel Doorman (M) Class

  The Karel Doorman (M) class frigates were built and designed for the Royal Netherlands Navy. Eight vessels entered service, and six have been sold and transferred to multiple navies, ...

• H125

  The H125, designated the AS350 B3e Ecureuil/AStar until March 2015, is the high-performance version of the single-engine Ecureuil family. The H125 is designed for use in ...

• Fixed wing aircraft engines

  PT6A

  The PT6A family of turboprop engines first entered service in 1964 and is still produced for civilian and military use. Designed for powering fixed-wing aircraft, ...

• Frigates

  Adelaide Class

  The Adelaide-class guided missile frigates (FFG) were based on the US Navy's Oliver Hazard Perry design, with the first four ships in class built for ...

• Submarines: conventional, attack

  Perdana Menteri Class (Scorpene)

  The Malaysian Scorpene class, also known as the Perdana Menteri class submarines, were procured from France's Naval Group in 2002. The Malaysian Scorpene programme has ...