Short- and medium-term implications of the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ announcement this weekend regarding that country’s decision The suspension of security exports to Colombia, which is nothing more than the suspension of military cooperation, is the subject of analysis of the government of Gustavo Petro.
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In fact, the revelation of this situation was not ignored last night at the council of ministers attended every Monday by the head of the military portfolio, Iván Velásquez, and the commanders of the Military Forces. concerns regarding the implementation of this sanction and the development of operations aimed at controlling public order, sovereignty and territorial control.
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In this regard, EL TIEMPO found that the advisors of the Armed Forces command met yesterday morning and prepared an assessment and report on the real effects of Israel’s announcement and the security of the country.
A knowledgeable source told this newspaper that legal authorities have warned that nothing has happened so far.official notification, letterThe export in question is to be stopped.
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In this regard, he explained that the current contract with Israel for the air superiority aircraft Kfir was for spare parts, but admitted that this was thanks to the exchange of “information”. most of these are already produced in Colombia.
But the fear is that “banning the use of patents”.
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In fact, since the useful life of these aircraft begins to expire in December, “Kfir is being strengthened again”, realized that a situation that could be suspended creates anxiety.
The contract, which will be signed at the beginning of this year, It will reach a value close to 30 billion pesosprioritizes engine maintenance and some monthly inspections.
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The purpose of this is to add at least one more year to the useful life of these aircraft; Meanwhile, the President decides whether to acquire a new fleet of air superiority aircraft. There are 3 companies participating in the tender.
Regarding the repercussions of security export suspensions, both the Army, Navy and Aerospace Forces may be affected regarding long weapons, Galil rifles, which are manufactured in Colombia but whose permits (patents) issued by Israeli factories may be suspended.
It became known in February this year Signing of a $132 million contract for the purchase of a powerful air defense system It will be operational by the end of 2026.
The source noted that currently, the delivery of high-tech equipment (for the three forces) is nearing completion, including night vision binoculars (a number he did not want to specify), but this is already being negotiated.
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Likewise, other equipment on the way includes aid to Navy ships operating at night and some light tanks used in La Guajira, he assured, “to mention some of the military elements we use for security.” The source currently drawing attention to this is “There is only uncertaintyBefore Israel’s statement.
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