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Rewritten July 2010 Executive Summary: The Colombian Navy (Armada Nacional Republica de Colombia [ARC]) and Coast Guard currently have an aging force of various sized Map of Colombia vessels, including foreign-produced submarines, corvettes, and patrol vessels. As a whole, these ships and craft are past their useful service lives. With no indigenous capability to produce large naval vessels, and limited funding due to an internal armed insurgency, the Colombian sea services will continue to deteriorate toward obsolescence for the foreseeable future. Economic and insurgency problems over the past several years have frustrated any attempts to fund major procurement programs. Current military spending levels will not support any major procurement of capital vessels for the foreseeable future. The majority of the defense budget goes to the Army and National Police for anti-insurgency and counter-narcotics operations. In 2001, the ARC portion of the defense budget was a meager US$150M although it has grown to an estimated US$1.7B as of 2010. This increased funding will not support the replacement of the submarine and corvette forces. Only the modernization of the existing force as well as the construction of smaller vessels such as the 80-meter Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV), Nodriza class patrol boats (PB) and LPR 40 patrol craft (PC) programs, which are currently underway in Colombia can feasibly be supported. These programs are identified under the ARCs latest development plan, Project Orion, released in 2007. The Coast Guard has historically been the beneficiary of new and used patrol vessels from the US as part of Foreign Military Sale (FMS) and Excess Defense Articles (EDA) programs since the sea service is involved primarily in counter-narcotics operations. However, this aid has now been expanded for use by all services now engaged in counter-narcotics, anti-insurgency and anti-terrorist operations which will reduce that amount of aid the Coast Guard will receive in the future. In 2010, US military funding was reduced to US$50M while counter narcotics funding was US$248M, with a decrease to US$198M in 2011. The future of the ARC and Coast Guard will rely on several factors. The first is ending the insurgency of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Member of the FARC Colombia (FARC) and the National Liberation Army (ELN). Second, the government must win its war against the cultivation and processing Insurgency of illegal narcotics within Colombias borders. And third, the government must make internal structural changes to improve the economy Group for the future. If the Colombian Government can take steps on these three issues, the future of the ARC and Coast Guard may well in fact be much brighter than it is today. General Geographical Information: Coastline: 3,208 km (1,993 miles) Maritime Claims: Continental Shelf: 200m depth or to the depth of exploitation Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ): 200nm Territorial Sea: 12nm National Capital and Defense Headquarters: Bogota (Capital) Language: Spanish (official) Population: 45,561,388 (Feb 2010 Est) Political

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Colombia - General Countrys legal name: Republic of Colombia Type of Government: Republic; executive branch dominates the government structure Branches of Government: Executive Branch: Chief of State and Head of Government, Mr. Juan Manuel Santos (since 08 August 2010); Vice President Francisco Santos Calderon (since 07 August 2002). Legislative Branch: Bicameral Congress or Congreso consists of the Senate or Senado (102 seats; members are elected by popular vote to serve four-year terms) and the House of Representatives or Camara de Represenantes (166 seats; members are elected by popular vote to serve four-year terms) Judicial Branch: Supreme Court of Justice (Corte Suprema de Justical), highest court of criminal law, judges are selected from the nominees of the Higher Council of Justice for eight-year terms; Council State, highest court of administrative law, judges are selected from the nominees of the Higher Council of Justice for eight-year terms; Constitutional Court, guards integrity and supremacy of the constitution, rules on constitutionality of laws, amendments to the constitution, and international treaties Key Economic Indicators Real GDP Growth Rate (%) 2.2% 2.5% 4.6% 4.7% 5.7% 6.9% 7.5% 2.4% 0.1% 2.3% 4.0% 5.0% 5.0% 4.5% Current Account Balance (% of GDP) -1.2% -1.5% -1.1% -0.8% -1.3% -1.8% -2.8% -2.9% -1.8% -3.1% -2.9% -2.2% -1.6% -1.3% COP per USD Ex. Rate (Year ave.) 2299.78 2507.95 2875.91 2628.46 2321.50 2358.95 2076.24 1991.51 2157.00 1959.66 1979.47 2017.14 2049.24 2077.33

Nominal GDP (Billions USD) 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 93 93 92 114 145 162 208 240 229 268 287 307 329 351 Estimated data

Nominal GDP (Billions of COP) 213,583 232,933 263,888 299,067 335,547 383,323 431,839 478,360 493,600 525,400 567,677 619,071 674,315 729,467

Inflation (%) 8.0% 6.3% 7.1% 5.9% 5.0% 4.3% 5.5% 7.0% 4.2% 3.5% 3.7% 3.4% 3.4% 3.2%

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Currency: Colombian Peso (COP) Gross Domestic Product Per Capita: US$9,092 (2010 Est) Economic Overview: Colombia experienced accelerating growth between 2002 and 2007, chiefly due to improvements in domestic security, rising commodity prices, and to President Uribe's pro-market economic policies. Foreign direct investment reached a record US$10B in 2008. A series of policies enhanced Colombia's investment climate: President Uribe's pro-market measures; pro-business reforms in the oil and gas sectors; and export-led growth fueled mainly by the Andean Trade Promotion and Drug Eradication Act. Inequality, underemployment, and narcotics trafficking remain significant challenges, and Colombia's infrastructure requires major improvements to sustain economic expansion. Because of the global financial crisis and weakening demand for Colombia's exports, Colombia's economy grew only 2.6% in 2008, and contracted slightly in 2009. In response, the Uribe administration cut capital controls, arranged for emergency credit lines from multilateral institutions, and promoted investment incentives, such as Colombia's modernized free trade zone mechanism, legal stability contracts, and new bilateral investment treaties and trade agreements. The government also encouraged exporters to diversify their customer base beyond the United States and Venezuela; traditionally Colombia's largest trading partners. The government is pursuing free trade agreements with European and Asian partners and awaits the approval of a Canadian trade accord by Canada's parliament. In 2009, China replaced Venezuela as Colombia's number two trading partner, largely because of Venezuela's decision to limit the entry of Colombian products. The business sector remains concerned about the impact of the global recession on Colombia's economy, Venezuela's trade restrictions on Colombian exports, an appreciating domestic currency, and the pending US Congressional approval of the US-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement. Defense Budget

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Total National Defense Budget (COP Billions) 12090.92

Additional Defense Related Funding (Millions USD)* 98.0

Additional Defense Related Funding (Billions COP)* 257589.08%

Defense Budget Growth (%, net inflation) 1.1

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(% of GDP) 4.04%

Colombia - General 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 4.9 5.2 5.3 8.3 8.1 8.5 10.2 11.9 13.6 Estimated data * Funding from US Foreign Military Aid (Non-Antinarcotics Related) Fiscal Year: Calendar Year The Colombian Defense Budget is expected to average around US$8B annually for the next several years. The armed forces of Colombia also receive foreign military aid (FMA) from the United States as part of the Andean Counterdrug Initiative of which most of the money goes towards the Colombian Army for counter-narcotics and counter-insurgency operations. Sea Service Budgets and Procurements Navy Budget (USD Billions) 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 0.92 0.98 1.04 1.06 1.66 1.62 1.70 2.04 2.38 2.72 Navy Budget (COP Billions) 2418.18 2275.07 2453.31 2200.81 3305.91 3494.34 3331.42 4038.12 4800.79 5573.93 Total Procurement (USD Billions) 0.12 0.12 0.13 0.13 0.21 0.20 0.21 0.26 0.30 0.34 Total Procurement (COP Billions) 302.27 284.38 306.66 275.10 413.24 436.79 416.43 504.76 600.10 696.74 11375.35 12266.54 11004.07 16529.53 17471.70 16657.11 20190.59 24003.97 27869.66 99.0 90.0 89.0 52.6 53.0 66.6 50.0 50.0 50.0 229828.50% 212305.50% 184785.36% 104753.43% 114321.00% 130513.36% 98973.50% 100857.00% 102462.00% 1.1 0.9 1.1 0.7 0.9 1.0 0.8 0.8 0.9 3.39% 3.20% 2.55% 3.46% 3.54% 3.17% 3.56% 3.88% 4.13%

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Colombia - General capacity, final procurement decisions are made by the Superior Council of National Defense. Colombias guiding government procurement and contracting law was enacted in 1993. Known as Law 80, it stipulates equal treatment to foreign companies on a reciprocal basis and eliminates the 20% surcharge previously added to foreign bids. In implementing Law 80, the government instituted a burdensome requirement that companies without local headquarters must certify government procurement reciprocity in the home country. Several other problems exist within the procurement system: Lack of transparency in the bidding process makes it hard for foreign companies to completely understand the procurement system. The bidding process is unfair and prone to corruption. Historically, Colombian officials have been accused of receiving illicit payments by competitors. Law 80 is extremely bureaucratic. In 1999, then President Pastrana presented a series of decrees to eliminate burdensome requirements. Various steps were taken to reduce paperwork, streamline the process, and eliminate corruption in the system. In the case of foreign military sales, or commercial sales of weapons needed for antiinsurgency operations, some or all of the reciprocity requirements may be waived. Currently, all military procurements are driven by requirements addressing Colombias internal instability. Supplier Trends The ARC and Coast Guard are primarily composed of German, Spanish, and US-built vessels procured from the 1950s through the 1990s. Colombia is very dependent on foreign procurement for all of its naval and coast guard requirements. Currently, the majority of military funding is prioritized toward combating the insurgency and narcotics trafficking. All long-term modernization requirements for major surface ships and submarines have been subsequently delayed. The ARC and Coast Guard have most recently received several new construction as well as used patrol craft through US FMS and EDA programs. Alliances and International Organization Participation Colombia seeks diplomatic and commercial relations with all countries, regardless of their ideologies or political or economic systems. In the 1980s, it broadened its bilateral and multilateral relations, joining the Non-Aligned Movement, the Contadora Group, and the Rio Group. In addition, Colombia signed free trade agreements with Chile, Mexico, and Venezuela. Colombia is also a member of the Andean Common Market (Andean Pact), designed to reduce trade barriers and coordinate economic policies among the Andean countries of Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Venezuela. Colombia has traditionally played an active role in the United Nations (UN), the Organization of American States (OAS), and their subsidiary agencies. Colombia regularly participates in international forums on money laundering, chemical controls, and drug abuse prevention. Defense Policy and Strategy Colombias international position and foreign policy are determined by its geographic location and its democratic ideals. Even though Colombia does have a territorial dispute with Nicaragua over the Archipelago de San Andres y Providencia and Quita Sueno Bank, and a maritime dispute with Venezuela over the Gulf of Venezuela, these disputes are dormant and will most likely be settled peacefully. South America is one of the most stable regions in the world, and Colombia does not face any external security threats. Colombias primary security threats are internal. The Colombian Armed Forces and National Police are faced with two insurgency groups and major illegal narcotics operations within its borders. Government forces have been engaged in anti-insurgency operations against the FARC and ELN for over forty years. Both of these groups are pro-communist and control the majority of the countryside. Since the collapse of the Soviet Union, and the resulting end to financial support for communist insurgencies, both groups have become more involved with Colombian narcotics-traffickers for financing. Colombia is one of the worlds largest growers and exporters of illegal drugs, and over the past ten years the government has made a very Members of The National heavy investment in combating drug cultivation and production. The armed forces and national police are engaged in constant drug Liberation eradication efforts within its own borders. The Colombian Armed Forces are an important national institution, and an essential element of their national security policy, and have the following roles: Preserve the independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of Colombia, primarily through deterrence. Prevention of conflicts and war. Promote regional stability. Maintain internal stability of the nation. A new Defense and Security Law (Ley de Defense y Seguridad) was promulgated in August 2001 that defined the responsibilities of the President, Parliament, and Judiciary. It also identified the relationship of the new public force (Armed Forces and National Police) and specific instances for securing the country from insurgent, terrorist and narcotics groups. However, by 2002, a state of domestic unrest was declared due to the worsening internal situation and a new Shock Plan was announced in January 2003, identified as the Democratic Security and Defence Policy (2003). The latest plan, identified as the Democratic Consolidation Plan, was released in 2007. Project Orion is the Navys portion of the plan. Defense Organization

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Colombia - General The Colombian President is the nominal Commander-in-Chief of the Colombian Armed Forces. In practice, the Minister of Defense exercises both operational and administrative control over the Army, Air Force, Navy and National Police. The Commanding General of the Armed Forces acts in an advisory capacity only. A combined operational command controls and coordinates the activities of the three services and the national police force. Each service has full command responsibility in its own element under its respective commander. A Superior Council of National Defense including the Ministers of Government, Foreign Relations, and Finance have overall responsibility for national defense matters. Defense Forces The Colombian Armed Forces consist of approximately 429,317 active duty including: 237,466 in the Army. 34,620 in the Navy (including 14,000 Marines, 400 Coast Guard, and 146 in Naval Aviation). 13,134 in the Air Force. 144,097 in the Paramilitary. The Colombian Armed Forces are supported by 61,900 in the reserve force including: 54,700 in the Army. 4,800 in the Navy. 1,200 in the Air Force 1,200 in a Joint Force. Naval and Coast Guard Organization The ARC is organized into four command authorities: Caribbean Naval Forces Command (Cartagena-Bolivar) Pacific Naval Forces Command (Buenaventura) Southern Naval Forces Command (Puerto Leguizamo-Putumayo) Naval Coast Guard Command (Bogota-Cundinamarca) The Colombian fleet (ARC and Coast Guard) consists of 447 ships and craft and 35 naval aircraft. The fleet is dispersed among the major naval bases of Cartegena (Main Naval Base Atlantic), Bahia Malaga (Main Naval Base Pacific), and Puerto Leguizamo (Main River Base). Minor bases are located in Arauca, Inirida, San Jose del Guaviare, Puerto Lopez, El Encanto, and Monclart y Puerto Ospina. The Colombian Coast Guard makes up the bulk of the naval fleet with large numbers of small vessels. The Coast Guard is completely integrated into the Navy, and shares the same ports as the ARC. The Colombian Marines are divided into the Atlantic and Pacific Brigades. Naval and Coast Guard Threat - Mission Even though South America is one of the most stable regions of the world, Colombias naval and coast guard forces are still tasked with patrolling and defending 3,208km (1,993 miles) of coastline, and a large Economic Exclusion Zone (EEZ). The ARC also has the added tasks of conducting intense coastal surveillance and riverine warfare in support of national forces engaged in anti-insurgency and anti-narcotic operations. The ultimate goal of the ARC is to contribute to ensure the independence of the Nation, to maintain territorial integrity, to defense of the state and their institutions and consolidate the democratic security, with the solidarity of the citizenship, defeating narco-terrorist organizations that had committed crimes in the jurisdiction of the Navy. SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES The Navy established four strategic objectives, that will permit materialized the expected results in the short and medium term in their areas of responsibility. All missions, programs, projects, processes, activities, means and funding of the institution are directed to contribute in achieving these objectives. 1. Protection of population and resources and consolidation of the territorial control. 2. Neutralized the finances of the illegal drug trafficking. 3. Strategic Deterrence. 4. Maritime and fluvial Safety. FUNCTIONS The Navy has the constitutional duty to contribute to the defense of the Nation through the application of Naval Power. The effective use of that power http://www.amiinter.com/wnpr/colombia/general.html[8/27/2010 8:00:19 AM]

Colombia - General must lead to strengthening and ensuring the territorial security of citizens and the State within the jurisdiction of the Navy. In addition to functions of security and defense the Navy is called to participate in missions aimed to ensure the integral use of the sea by the Nation. For this purpose, it must fulfill both military and diplomatic activities and implementation of law and order. The functions of the Navy vary depending on the needs of the country and socio-economic conditions both nationally and internationally. Because of this multiplicity of functions is difficult to predict which will have priority in a determined period, the programs of the Navy are oriented to obtain capabilities that provide flexibility and that permit quick adaptation to the changes of the potential threats and to carry out the specific functions. The ARC and Coast Guard missions include: Defending the territorial integrity of the nation by: - Ensuring maritime sovereignty. - Maintaining control of the 1,993 miles of coastline. Deterring economic threats through: - Fisheries protection. - Smuggling prevention. Supporting internal counter-insurgency and counter-narcotics operations by: - Providing naval and coast guard support for intense coastal surveillance. - Providing riverine forces in support of ground operations. Active Naval and Coast Guard Vessels The ARC and Coast Guard are entirely integrated. Forces designated with (CG) are administratively Coast Guard. The combined force of 447 vessels currently consists of: Four Diesel Submarines: Two Pijao (Type 209/1200) class. Two Intrepido (SX 506) class. Four Almirante Padilla class corvettes. One Valle Del Cauca class offshore patrol vessel (OPV) (CG) (plus two OPV-80 class OPVs under construction or planned). Twenty-two patrol boats: Three Arauca class. Two Capitan Pablo Jose De Porto (Lazaga type) class (CG). One Espartana (Cormoran type) class (CG). Two Jose Maria Palas class (CG). One Quita sueno (Ashville) class (CG). Two Toledo class (CG). Two Rafael De Castillo y Rada class (CG). One Balsam class (CG). Eight Nodriza class (plus four more under construction or planned). Ninety-Nine patrol craft: Nine Tenerife class patrol craft. Ten Rio class patrol craft. Eleven Andromeda class. Fifteen LPR-40 patrol craft (plus ten additional units under construction or planned). Four Point class patrol craft. Seven Diligente class patrol craft. Two Jamie Gomez class patrol craft (CG). Two Rotork 412 class patrol craft (CG). Twenty Delfin class patrol craft (CG). Fifteen Inshore patrol craft (CG) Four Midnight Express intercept craft. Three-hundred and seventeen miscellaneous craft: Two-hundred fifty river assault boats. http://www.amiinter.com/wnpr/colombia/general.html[8/27/2010 8:00:19 AM]

Colombia - General One LCM 8 medium landing craft. Seven Morrosquillo class utility landing craft vessels. Two Providencia class oceanographic vessels. Two Luneburg class support ships. Fifty-five auxiliary vessels. Shipbuilding Infrastructure The Colombian sea services do have the ability to build small naval vessels (up to OPV size) as well as conduct minor overhauls indigenously. However, the capacity is very limited. The following yard is capable of building and conducting repairs on naval vessels: La Corporacin de Ciencia y Tecnologa para el Desarrollo de la Industria Naval, Martima y Fluvial de Colombia (COTECMAR) Mamonal: Located in the Bay of Cartagena, Mamonal shipyard is the larger of the two yards operated by COTECMAR. Facilities include: Synchro-lift 117m (384ft) in length, max capacity 3,600 tons. Four docks: North 125m in length (410.1ft), South 117m (384ft) in length and a North and South Synchro at 152.9m (502ft) in length. Mamonal COTECMAR can be reached as follows: Director, Mamonal Yard COTECMAR Via Mamonal KM 9 Cartagena, Colombia Tel: + 57 5 6655354 E-mail: cotecmar@cotecmar.com Website: http://www.cotecmar.com Bocagrande: Located 180 miles from the Panama Canal in the Bay of Cartagena, Bocagrande is the smaller of the two shipyards operated by COTECMAR. The shipyard has the following facilities: SLIP lifting system with a max capacity 1,200 tons at 66.5m (218ft) in length. Bocagrande COTECMAR can be reached as follows: Plant Director Bocagrande COTECMAR Via Mamonal KM9 Cartagena, Colombia Tel: +57 5 6685033 E-mail: cotecmar@cotecmar.com Website: http://www.cotecmar.com Naval and Coast Guard Ship Projections The ARC and Coast Guard currently operate over four hundred forty ships and craft. Most are aging foreign-built vessels, and are well past their effective service lives. Currently, Colombia has no indigenous shipbuilding capability for vessels larger than OPVs. ARC requirements for major ship modernization programs has been set out under Project Orion as stated in 2007s Democratic Consolidation Plan. In the near-term, the ARC will continue to focus on small craft procurements or transfers, and on keeping its submarine and corvette forces marginally operational. The patrol boat and patrol craft forces of the ARC and Coast Guard have been gradually upgraded over the past ten years. This is due to US FMS programs, leases, and excess military articles released to the Colombian Government in support of anti-narcotics operations. The highest priority of the ARC and Coast Guard is the acquisition of small patrol boats, craft and auxiliaries for coastal and riverine operations. The Colombians will continue to pursue the procurement of patrol vessels through various programs from the US and other foreign sources as well as indigenous shipyards. An example is the indigenously-built the 80-meter OPVs, Nodriza Class patrol boats and LPR 40 patrol craft that are currently under construction at COTECMAR. Large drug interdiction or counter-terrorist aid packages, in combination with the low cost of new and used patrol vessels, will assist the ARC and Coast Guard in modernizing its small craft force, which is essential for internal stability. Current and future programs, either planned or projected, for the ARC and Coast Guard include: Future Corvette: The ARC has a requirement for a modern force of corvettes to ensure maritime sovereignty, and to provide a modern air defense, anti-submarine warfare (ASW), and power projection capability to the fleet. Additionally, the ARC requires a longer-range vessel for anti-smuggling and drug interdiction operations. AMI expects that if in fact the internal problems of Colombia are resolved in the next decade, and economic conditions improve, the ARC will procure a new class of corvettes beginning around 2020. 20 de Julio Class OPV: The Colombian Government signed a construction contract (estimated at US$50M) with Fassmer GmbH & Co in early 2008 for the construction of one Fassmer designed 80-Meter OPVs for the ARC. The first unit of the class (20 de Julio) will be launched by the end of 2010 and is expected to commission into the ARC by 2011. A second OPV will probably be contracted for by 2011. Nodriza Class Patrol Boat: The first eight units of the class were commissioned into the ARC as of the end of 2008. Units nine and ten are under construction and units eleven and twelve will begin in 2011 with all units commissioning by 2012. Coast Guard CPV 40 Patrol Boat: Unit one was contracted in December 2009 with Fassmer of Germany for the construction of a single unit of the class. It is likely that three additional units will be contracted and possibly built in Colombia following the completion of the Nodriza class in 2012. This new class will probably consist of four vessels total to replace the aging Coast Guards Arauca and Lazaga class patrol boats. LPR-40 Class Patrol Craft: designed by Colombias indigenous shipbuilder, COTECMAR Shipyard. The LPR-40 was designed to operate in http://www.amiinter.com/wnpr/colombia/general.html[8/27/2010 8:00:19 AM]

Colombia - General Colombias rivers and for quicker transport can be loaded onboard a C-130 transport aircraft. The new class could include up to twenty-five vessels that will commission through 2012. Future Submarine: No formal acquisition plan is in place for a new class of submarine. If the internal situation improves, the ARC could begin procurement activities around 2021 for the replacement of the Pijao class. This new class will probably consist of two vessels to replace those in service on a one-for-one basis. Project 2000 Class Landing Craft Utility (LCU): The ARC began planning for a new LCU in the 2007 as outlined in the Democratic Consolidation Plan. Project 2000 was developed by the Department of Naval Architecture at COTECMAR as a means of incorporating logistical support with troop transport. The vessels will replace the eight ex-U.S. 1466 class LCUs that were manufactured during WWII. AMI estimates that Project 2000 will be a one-for-one replacement for the aged 1466 class of LCUs. Should economic conditions improve, it is anticipated that an RfP could be issued in 2011 followed by an award in 2012. Colombian Navy and Coast Guard New Construction Projects Project Vessel Type Concept Start 2016 Concept Selected 2017 Contract Design 2018 FOC RfP* 2019 Award Number 2010+ 4 2

Future Corvette 20 de Julio Class Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) Nodriza Class Patrol Boat Coast Guard CPV 40 Class Patrol Boat LPR-40 Class Patrol Craft Future Submarine Project 2000 Landing Craft Utility (LCU)

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* FOC RfP is the First of Class for proposal. Key Defense Organization Personalities *Please be advised that some of these personalities may have changed since this report was published. Ministry of Defense Mr. Gabriel Silva Lujan Minister of National Defense Ministry of National Defense Centro Administrativo Nacional Avenida El Dorado Santa Fe de Bogota, D.C. Colombia Tel: + 57 1 222 2445 Fax: + 57 1 222 1874

Mr. Gabriel Silva Lujan

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Colombia - General General Freddy Padilla de Len Commander General of the Armed Forces Defense Forces Headquarters Centro Administrativo Nacional Avenida Eldorado, Carrera 52 Santa Fe deBogota, D.C. Colombia Tel: + 57 1 266 9300 General Freddy Padilla de Len

Colombian Navy Admiral Guillermo Enrique Barrera Hurtado Commander of the Navy Navy Headquarters La Armada Colombia Centro Administrativo Nacional, Colombian Navy Office 235 Santa Fe de Bogota Colombia Tel: + 57 1 266 0070 Admiral Guillermo Enrique Barrera Hurtado Additional information of naval personalities is available on the internet at: http://www.armada.mil.co (Spanish and English versions)

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Rewritten July 2010 Program Status: Planned.
Almirante Operational Requirement: The Colombian Navy (Armada Republica de Colombia (ARC)) has a requirement for a modern force of corvettes to ensure maritime sovereignty, and to provide a modern air defense, anti-submarine warfare (ASW), and power projection Padilla Class capability to the fleet. Additionally, the ARC requires a longer-range vessel for anti-smuggling and drug interdiction operations. This class Frigate Caldas will be the premier class for the Navy.

Program Background: The ARC has expressed a need for a new class of corvettes to replace the four Almirante Padilla (Type FS 1500) class currently in service. The Almirante Padilla class was built by Howaldswerke-Deutsche Werft (HDW [now part of ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems]) at its shipyard in Kiel, and was commissioned in 1983-84. AMI expects that if in fact the internal problems of Colombia are resolved in the next decade, and economic conditions improve, the ARC will procure a new class of corvettes beginning around 2020. These vessels will be constructed in a foreign yard since Colombia has no indigenous shipbuilding capability for large surface vessels at this time. An alternative would be the used international market, although corvette-sized vessels will not be plentiful and larger vessels such as frigates or even destroyers are too man-power intensive for the sea service to operate. Program Acquisition Plan: No formal acquisition plan is in place for a replacement corvette. If the internal situation improves over the next decade, the ARC will probably begin procurement activities around 2016 for replacement of the Almirante Padilla class. This new class will probably consist of four vessels to replace those currently in service on a one-for-one basis. Based on these assumptions, t he following acquisition plan for a buy of four units valued at an estimated US$250M each is projected: Concept Start 2016 Concept Select 2017 Contract Design 2018 Construction Contract RfP 2019 Construction Contract Award 2020 First of Class Commissions 2023 Hull Two Commissions 2024 Hull Three Commissions 2025 Hull Four Commissions 2026 Design and Construction Considerations: Design and construction considerations are speculative as of this writing. However, in order to replace the Almirante Padilla class corvettes with similar capabilities, the new corvette will be a multi-mission ship that will have a full range of capabilities including anti-air (AAW), anti-surface (ASuW) and anti-submarine warfare (ASW). Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical (HM&E): The future corvette will be approximately 100 meters (328ft) in length with a displacement of around

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Colombia - Future Corvette 1,500 tons. It will have a flight deck and hangar for the operation and storage of one medium-sized multi-purpose helicopter. The vessel will probably be powered by four diesel engines for a top speed of 27 knots. Historically, the ARC has used a variety of diesel engine manufacturers depending on the source of the hull. Combat Systems 1. Combat Management System (CMS): The selection of the CMS will probably be dependent on which design is chosen. The supplier of the design and builder of the vessels will probably attempt to utilize a total solution concept also selecting the CMS supplier. 2. Anti-Air Warfare (AAW) Systems: The new corvettes will probably have a short range air defense system (SHORAD) utilizing an above deck launcher. Missile detection and tracking will probably be provided by an air/surface search radar in combination with fire control radar (FCR) illuminators or self guided missiles. 3. Anti-Surface Warfare (ASuW) Systems: The vessels will have a combination of weapons that will be utilized for surface engagements. It will probably have eight surface-to-surface missiles (SSMs) launched from two quad canisters. Leading candidates for the SSM include the Boeing Harpoon and the Matra BAE Dynamics Alenia (MBDA) MM-40 Exocet. In addition, the corvettes will have one 76mm or 57mm gun and two minor caliber guns. Sensors will include a surface search and navigation radar. 4. Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Systems: The primary ASW sensor will probably be a hull-mounted active search and attack sonar. Shipboard ASW weapons will include six lightweight torpedoes launched from two triple torpedo tubes. The embarked helicopter will also have ASW capabilities including a dipping sonar, sonobuoys, datalink and the ability to carry lightweight torpedoes. The corvettes will likely have a torpedo decoy system such as the SLQ-25 NIXIE. 5. Electronic Warfare (EW) Systems: The new corvette will have a full EW capability including electronic and mechanical detection and countermeasures. It will have an electronic support measures (ESM) system as well as an electronic countermeasures (ECM) system. Candidates may include the Raytheon AN/SLQ-32(V)3 or the Thales Aerospace DR-3000. Mechanical capabilities will be provided by two chaff launchers with a full array of chaff and infrared (IR) devices. 6. Integrated Platform Management System (IPMS): The new corvette will probably be equipped with an IPMS with the leading candidates being either L-3 MAPPS or Imtech. 7. Integrated Bridge System (IBS): The new corvette will be equipped with an IBS with the leading candidates being Sperry Marine, Kelvin Hughes and L-3 MAPPS. 8. Integrated Communications Suite (ICS): The new corvette will be equipped with an ICS with leading candidates being EADS Hagenuk Kommunikation, Saab Danmark, Rohde & Schwarz, Thales Communications and L-3 Communications. Ship Characteristics: Vessel Type Country Program Total Number Unit Cost (US$) Builder Hull Material Displ. Tons Length Beam Draft http://www.amiinter.com/wnpr/colombia/CO1101.html[8/27/2010 8:00:23 AM] Corvette Colombia Future Corvette 4 250M (Est) To be determined Steel 1500 (Est) 100m (328ft) (Est) 12m (39.3ft) (Est) 4m (13.1ft) (Est)
Photo of the MBDA MM-40 Exocet

Colombia - Future Corvette Machinery Diesel: Probably four diesel engines; four generators; two shafts; two reduction gear sets; two propellers (Est) 28 (Est) 5,000nm at 15 knots (Est) 75 (Est) Guns: Probably one 76mm or 57mm gun; two minor caliber guns (Est). Torpedoes: Six 324mm (two triple) torpedo tubes for lightweight torpedoes. Missiles Surface-to-surface missiles (SSMs): Open. Eight SSMs launched from two quad launchers; possibly the Boeing Harpoon or the MBDA MM-40 Exocet. Short-range Air Defense Missile (SHORAD): Open. CMS/Fire Control Combat Management System (CMS): Open Fire Control: Open IFF: Open Radar Air/surface search: Open Navigation: Open Fire Control: Open Integrated Platform Management System (IPMS) Integrated Bridge System (IBS) Integrated Communications Suite (ICS) Countermeasures Open.

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Open.

Open.

Electronic Support Measures (ESM): Open. Electronic Countermeasures (ECM): Open Decoys: Open. Towed Torpedo Decoy: Open

Sonar Helicopter Key Personnel: Colombian Navy

Open. Probably hull-mounted active sonar. Flight deck and hangar for one medium-sized multi-purpose helicopter (Est)

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Colombia - Future Submarine

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Colombia Future Submarine

Rewritten July 2010 Program Status: Projected. Operational Requirement: The Colombian Navy (Armada Nacional Republica de Colombia (ARC)) has a requirement for a modern submarine force to protect Colombias sea lines of communications (SLOC) and maritime sovereignty. Additional missions include surveillance and special-forces operations in support of counter-narcotics operations. Acquisition of a modern class of submarines is required to replace the two units of the Pijao (Type 209/1200) class if the ARC decides to Type 209/1200 Class Submarine maintain a submarine capability. Both submarines were commissioned in 1975. Program Background: The ARC has expressed its need for two submarines to replace the two Pijao class currently in service. However, anti-insurgency and anti-narcotics operations are of the highest priority for the Colombian Government. AMI expects that if in fact the internal problems of Colombia are resolved within the next decade, and economic conditions improve, the ARC may be in the submarine market by 2025. These vessels would be constructed in a foreign yard since Colombia has no indigenous shipbuilding capability for submarines. In regards to new submarine construction, probable contenders include: ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems with its Type 212, Type 214 and Type 210mod designs DCNS/Navantia with the Scorpene design DCNS with their new Andrasta design Of note, in early July 2005, the German Government offered up to four Type 206A submarines to the Colombian Navy. The submarines are being decommissioned as the new Type 212s come into service within the German Navy. However, the Type 206As are not a very attractive offer to the ARC due to their advanced age (the Pijao class is relatively the same age) and they were designed for operations in Baltic waters. Program Acquisition Plan: No formal acquisition plan is in place for a new submarine. If the internal situation improves, the ARC could begin procurement activities around 2021 for the replacement of the Pijao class. This new class will probably consist of two vessels to replace those in service on a one-for-one basis. Based on these assumptions, the following acquisition plan, for a buy of two units valued at an estimated US$350M each is projected: Concept Start 2021 Concept Select 2022 Contract Design 2023 Construction Contract RfP 2024 Construction Contract Award 2025 First of Class Commissions 2028 Hull Two Commissions 2030 Design and Construction Considerations: Design and construction considerations are speculative as of this writing. However, in order to replace the Pijao (Type 209 1200) class submarines with similar capabilities, the new submarine will be approximately 57 meters (187ft) in length, displace around

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Colombia - Future Submarine 1200 tons, and have the latest torpedoes and possibly possess an anti-ship missile (ASM) capability. Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical (HM&E): The new submarine will be approximately 57 meters (187ft) in length with a displacement of around 1200 tons. The design will probably include a number of features to enhance the submarines stealth characteristics, including reduced acoustic, infrared, magnetic, pressure, and radar signatures. It will also feature considerable automation in ship control, remote monitoring, and combat systems in order to utilize a small crew of around 35 personnel. The submarine will be powered by a diesel-electric arrangement consisting of four diesel engines four generators and one motor. The selection of the engineering plant will be dependent on the supplier of the hull. The power plant will probably be from the same country that the hull originates. Combat Systems: 1. Combat Management System (CMS): The selection of the CMS will be dependent on which design is chosen. The supplier of the design and construction of the submarines will most likely offer a total solution concept including the CMS supplier. 2. Anti-Surface Warfare (ASuW) Systems: The new submarines will be equipped with eight 533mm torpedo tubes for the launching of up to fourteen torpedoes. Weapons will probably include heavyweight torpedoes, anti-ship missiles and mines. 3. Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Systems: The new submarines will include a sonar suite consisting of bow, flank, and towed array sonars. The suite will depend on the design and construction of the submarines as the supplier will probably attempt to utilize a total solution concept also selecting the ASW systems supplier. 4. Electronic Warfare (EW) Systems: The new submarines will posses an electronic support measures (ESM) system to provide radar warning emissions from other submarines, surface ships, and aircraft. Ship Characteristics: Vessel Type Country Program Total Number Unit Cost (US$) Builder Hull Material Displ. Tons Length Beam Draft Machinery Submarine Colombia Future Submarine 2 350M (Est) To be determined. Steel 1200 (surfaced), 1300 (dived) (Est) 57m (187ft) (Est) 7m (22.9ft) (Est) 6m (19.7ft) (Est) Diesel-electric: Two diesel engines; two generators; one electric motor; one shaft; one propeller (Est) 20 (dived), 10 (surfaced) (Est) 8,000 at 8 knots surfaced, 4,000 at 4 knots submerged (Est) 300m (984ft) (Est) 35 (Est)

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Colombia - Future Submarine Weapons Torpedoes: Eight 533mm bow torpedo tubes for heavyweight torpedoes. Mines: Can be carried in lieu of torpedoes and missiles. A total of 14 weapons will probably be carried. Missiles CMS/Fire Control Radar Countermeasures Submarine-Launched Anti-ship Missiles (ASMs): Open. Open Navigation: Open Electronic Support Measures (ESM): Open Torpedo Decoys: Open Sonar Periscope Key Personnel: Colombian Navy Admiral Guillermo Enrique Barrera Hurtado Commander of the Navy Navy Headquarters La Armada Colombia Centro Administrativo Nacional, Colombian Navy Office 235 Santa Fe de Bogota Colombia Tel: + 57 1 266 0070 Bow, flank, and towed array sonar: Open. Open

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Colombia - 20 de Julio Class Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV)

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Colombia 20 de Julio Class Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV)

Rewritten July 2010 Program Status: In Progress. Operational Requirement: The Armada Republica de Colombia (ARC) has a requirement for a modern Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) to 20 de Julio OPV conduct interdiction and security operations in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). Program Background: The ARC began planning for the procurement of an OPV in the 1,600-ton range in 2007. With the increased emphasis on anti-smuggling, fisheries protection, and anti-terrorism operations, the OPV will be a significant asset in the ARCs forces. In August 2008, Fassmer GmbH of Germany stated that one OPV 80 was contracted for to the ARC. The first unit of the class (20 de Julio) will be launched by the end of 2010 and is expected to commission into the ARC by 2011. Fassmer provided technical assistance, logistic support and the complete material package to the Colombians. Program Acquisition Plan: The Colombian Government signed a construction contract (estimated at US$50M) with Fassmer GmbH & Co in early 2008 for the construction of one Fassmer designed 80-Meter offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) for the ARC. The OPV is expected to commission into the ARC by 2011. A second OPV will probably be contracted for by 2011. The construction schedule for the class is as follows: Hull 1 2 Name 20 de Julio Unknown Laid Down 2008 2011 Launched 2010 2013 Commissioned 2011 2014

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Design and Construction Considerations: The Fassmer 80-Meter design is based on an x-shaped hull built of steel (with the exception of the wheelhouse, which is built of aluminum). The OPV features a helicopter deck for the operation and refueling of one medium-sized helicopter as well as having two single point davits for the employment of two 7-meter RHIBs (rigid hull inflatable boats). The vessel will be powered by two diesel engines for a top speed of 21 knots and a range of 8,600 nautical miles at 12 knots. The OPV will probably be armed with a 57mm or 76mm gun and the indigenously made Medusa remote operated weapons system (12.7mm gun and Mk 19 grenade launcher), an upgrade to the Jeyur which is currently operated on the Nodriza class patrol boats. The system allows for the operation of various sized machine guns and grenade launchers. Ship Characteristics: http://www.amiinter.com/wnpr/colombia/CO1601.html[8/27/2010 8:00:31 AM]

Colombia - 20 de Julio Class Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) Vessel Type Country Program Total Number Unit Cost (US$) Builder Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) Colombia 20 de Julio Class Offshore Patrol Vessel 2 25M La Corporacin de Ciencia y Tecnologa para el Desarrollo de la Industria Naval, Martima y Fluvial de Colombia (COTECMAR) Shipyard Hull Material Displ. Tons Length Beam Draft Machinery Steel 1760 80.6m (264.4ft) 13m (42.6ft) 3.8m (12.4ft) Diesels: Two Wartsila 12V26 diesel engines; three Caterpillar 3412C and one Caterpillar 3056 DIT generators; two Wartsila SCV-62 reduction gear sets; two shafts; two controllable pitch propellers (CPPs); two 200kW bow thrusters. 21 8,600 nm at 12 knots. 34 plus 20 additional passengers. Guns: One 57mm or 76mm gun and the Medusa or Jeyur remote operated weapons system consisting of two 12.7mm gun, two 7.62mm guns and Mk 19 grenade launcher. Navigation: Two Commercial I-band. Commercial-off-the-shelf IBS system.

Speed (Knots) Range Complement Weapons

Radar Integrated Bridge System (IBS) Optronics Helicopter Key Personnel: Colombian Navy

Unknown Flight deck for one medium-sized helicopter

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Colombia - 20 de Julio Class Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) COTECMAR Shipyard Director, Mamonal Yard Via Mamonal KM 9 Cartagena, Colombia Tel: + 57 5 6685033 E-mail: cotecmar@cotecmar.com Website: http://www.cotecmar.com Fassmer GmbH & Co Mr. Harald Fassmer Fassmer GmbH & Co Industriestrafe 2 27804 Berne/Motzen (Weser) Germany Tel: + 49 4406 942-0 Fax: + 49 4406 942 100 E-mail: harald.fassmer@fassmer.de Website: http://www.fassmer.de

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Colombia - Coast Guard CPV 40 Patrol Boat

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Colombia Coast Guard CPV 40 Patrol Boat

Rewritten July 2010 Program Status: In Progress. Operational Requirement: The Colombian Coast Guard has a requirement for a modern patrol boat force to conduct coastal and riverine patrol in support of anti-insurgency and anti-narcotics operations.
CPV 40

Program Background: The Colombian Coast Guards traditional requirement for patrol boats has increased dramatically in recent years, due to an ongoing insurgency and expanded anti-narcotics operations. In 1999, the Colombian Navy (Armada Republica de Colombia [ARC]) reorganized its riverine forces to establish greater control over the countrys principal rivers. In order to support this expanded capability, the Coast Guard has a stated requirement for an additional 78 patrol vessels to support expanded operations. At present, AMI believes this number to be unrealistic, given the resources dedicated to the Army and National Police force. The total additional vessels for the Coast Guard will probably be closer to a combination of thirty new and used craft. Unit one was contracted in December 2009 with Fassmer of Germany for the construction of a single unit of the class. It is likely that three additional units will be contracted and possibly built in Colombia following the completion of the Nodriza class in 2012. Program Acquisition Plan: This new class will probably consist of four vessels to replace the aging ARCs Arauca and Lazaga class patrol boats. The construction schedule for the class is as follows: Hull 1 2 3 4 Name Unnamed Unnamed Unnamed Unnamed Laid Down 2010 2012 2013 2014 Launched 2011 2013 2014 2015 Commissioned 2011 2013 2014 2015

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Design and Construction Considerations: The Fassmer 40-meter (131.2 ft) CPV-40 patrol boat displaces approximately 150 tons and is powered by two Tognum MTU 12V 4000 M73 diesel engines for a top speed of 22 knots. The CPV 40 will be armed with one 25mm Typhoon remote weapon system and two 12.7mm machine guns. Ship Characteristics: Vessel Type http://www.amiinter.com/wnpr/colombia/CO1701.html[8/27/2010 8:00:34 AM] Patrol Vessel

Colombia - Coast Guard CPV 40 Patrol Boat Country Program Total Number Unit Cost (US$) Builder Colombia CPV 40 Patrol Boat 15 12M (Est) Unit 1: Fr. Fassmer, Bremen Germany Units 2-4: To be determined Hull Material Displ. Tons Length Beam Draft Machinery Aluminum 150 (Est) 40m (131.2ft) 8m (26.2ft) (Est) 2.5m (8.2ft) (Est) Diesel: Two Tognum MTU 12V 4000 M73 diesel engines (3840 kW total); two generators; one shaft; one controllable pitch propeller. 22 2,000 at 15 knots (Est) 24 Guns: One 25mm Typhoon remote weapon system; two 12.7mm machine guns Surface search: Unknown Navigation: Commercial I-band Key Personnel: Colombian Navy Admiral Guillermo Enrique Barrera Hurtado Commander of the Navy Navy Headquarters La Armada Colombiana Centro Administrativo Nacional, Colombian Navy Office 235 Santa Fe de Bogota Colombia Tel: + 57 1 266 0070 Fassmer GmbH & Co Mr. Harald Fassmer Fassmer GmbH & Co Industriestrafe 2 27804 Berne/Motzen (Weser) Germany Tel: + 49 4406 942-0 Fax: + 49 4406 942 100 E-mail: harald.fassmer@fassmer.de http://www.amiinter.com/wnpr/colombia/CO1701.html[8/27/2010 8:00:34 AM]

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Colombia - Nodriza Class Patrol Boat (PB)

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Colombia Nodriza Class Patrol Boat (PB)

Rewritten July 2010 Program Status: In Progress. The first eight units of the class were commissioned into the Colombian Navy (Armada Republica de Colombia [ARC]) by the end of 2008. Four additional units are/will be built at Colombias COTECMAR shipyard through 2012. Operational Requirement: The ARC has a requirement for a modern riverine support ship to provide logistic support to the riverine forces. Program Background: The ARC began planning for the Nodriza class PB in 1997 in order to modernize its riverine support force. Construction on the first unit began late 1997 at the indigenous shipyard of Conastil which has since been merged into COTECMAR. Program Acquisition Plan: The first eight units of the class were commissioned into the ARC as of the end of 2008. Units nine and ten are under construction and units eleven and twelve will begin in 2011; all units will commission by 2012. The construction schedule for the class is as follows: Hull 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Name Senen Alberto Arango (NF 607) Guillermo Londono (NF 608) Mario Villega (NF 610) Tony Pastrana Contreras (NF 611) Jorge Moreno Salazar (NF 612) Juan Ricardo Oyola Vera (NF 613) Alexander Perez (NF 614) Cristian Reyes Holguin (NF 615) Unknown Unknown Laid Down Sept 97 Sept 97 2001 2003 Jan 04 Mar 04 4 May 07 2007 2009 2009 Launched June 98 Sept 98 2001 2004 Nov 04 Jan 05 2007 2007 2010 2010 Commissioned Mar 00 Apr 00 2002 Dec 04 Jan 05 Mar 05 2009 2009 2011 2011
Nodriza III Conceptual Nodriza

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Colombia - Nodriza Class Patrol Boat (PB) 11 12 Unknown Unknown 2011 2011 2011 2011 2012 2012

Design and Construction Considerations: The Nodriza class patrol boat is 38.4 meters (126ft) in length with a displacement of 260 tons. The vessel can carry up to 76 troops and has a hospital facility. Units six and seven (Batch III) have a helicopter deck. It is armed with two Jeyur remote operated single 12.7mm machine guns as well as a Jeyur Mk-19 remote operated grenade launcher and four 7.62mm machine guns. Ship Characteristics: Vessel Type Country Program Total Number Unit Cost (US$) Builder Patrol Vessel Colombia Nodriza Class Patrol Boat 12 8M La Corporacin de Ciencia y Tecnologa para el Desarrollo de la Industria Naval, Martima y Fluvial de Colombia (COTECMAR) Shipyard in Cartegena. Steel 370 38.4m (126ft) 9.4m (31ft) 2.5m (8.2ft) Diesel: Units 1-6: Two Caterpillar C9 diesel engines; two generators; two shafts; two propellers. Units 7-12: Two Tognum MTU 6062 HK2 290 kW diesel engines; two generators; two Twin Disk MG5114 SC reduction gears; two Schottel SPJ82RD pump jet propulsors. Speed (Knots) Range Complement Weapons 9 950 at 25 knots. 37 crew plus 76 troops. Guns: Two Jeyur 12.7mm remote operated machine guns; Jeyur Mk-19 remote operated grenade launcher; four 7.62mm machine guns. Navigation: Commercial I-band. Helicopter deck for one medium sized helicopter on units seven and eight.

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Radar Helicopter Key Personnel: Colombian Navy

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Colombia - Nodriza Class Patrol Boat (PB) Navy Headquarters La Armada Colombia Centro Administrativo Nacional, Colombian Navy Office 235 Santa Fe de Bogota Colombia Tel: + 57 1 266 0070 COTECMAR Shipyard Director, Mamonal Yard Via Mamonal KM 9 Cartagena, Colombia Tel: + 57 5 6685033 E-mail: cotecmar@cotecmar.com Website: http://www.cotecmar.com

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Colombia - LPR-40 Class Patrol Craft (Project Astillero)

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Colombia LPR-40 Class Patrol Craft (Project Astillero)

Rewritten July 2010 Program Status: In Progress. Operational Requirement: The Colombian Navy (Armada Republica de Colombia [ARC]) has a requirement for a force of modern patrol craft to conduct riverine patrols in support of anti-insurgency and anti-narcotics operations. Program Background: The ARCs traditional requirement for patrol craft has been dramatically increased in recent years to support the army and national police in combating communist insurgents and narcotics traffickers. In 1999, the Ministry of defense began to reorganize the nations riverine forces to establish greater control over the countrys principal rivers. In 2007 under the Democratic Consolidation Plan, began to plan for the modernization of current vessels and procurement of new vessels under Plan Orion. Project Astillero is based off the LPR Piranha class patrol boats acquired in 1993 from Bender Shipbuilding & Co in the United States. The project was designed by Colombias indigenous shipbuilder, La Corporacin de Ciencia y Tecnologa para el Desarrollo de la Industria Naval, Martima y Fluvial de Colombia (COTECMAR) Shipyard. The LPR-40 was designed to operate in Colombias rivers and for quicker transport can be loaded onboard a C-130 transport aircraft. Program Acquisition Plan: The new class could include up to twenty-five vessels. The construction schedule of the class is as follows: Hull 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Name Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Laid Down 2006 2006 2006 2006 2007 2007 2007 2007 Launched 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 Commissioned 2007 2007 2007 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008
C130 LPR-40 LPR-40

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Colombia - LPR-40 Class Patrol Craft (Project Astillero) 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown 2007 2008 2008 2008 2008 2009 2009 2009 2009 2010 2010 2010 2010 2011 2011 2011 2011 2007 2008 2008 2008 2008 2009 2009 2009 2009 2010 2010 2010 2010 2011 2011 2011 2011 2008 2009 2009 2009 2009 2010 2010 2010 2010 2011 2011 2011 2011 2012 2012 2012 2012
Jeyur

Design and Construction Considerations: The LPR 40 is an aluminum hulled vessel powered by two Caterpillar diesel engines for a top speed of 29 knots. The LPR 40s are armed with the indigenously made Jeyur remote operated weapons system, which is currently operated on the Nodriza class patrol boats. The system allows for the operation of various sized machine guns and grenade launchers. Ship Characteristics: Vessel Type Country Program Total Number Unit Cost (US$) Builder Patrol Vessel Colombia Project Astillero LPR-40 Class Patrol Craft 25 1.5M (Est) La Corporacin de Ciencia y Tecnologa para el Desarrollo de la Industria Naval, Martima y Fluvial de Colombia (COTECMAR) Shipyard Aluminum 15 12.72m (41.7ft)

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Colombia - LPR-40 Class Patrol Craft (Project Astillero) Beam Draft Machinery Speed (Knots) Range Complement Weapons 2.8m (9.1ft) .7m (2.3ft) Diesel: Two Caterpillar C9 diesel engines; two generators; two waterjets. 29 950nm at 25 knots 4 Guns: Two Jeyur remote operated 12.7mm machine guns; Two 7.62mm machine guns. Grenade launchers: One Jeyur remote operated Mk-19 grenade launcher. Radar Key Personnel: Colombian Navy Admiral Guillermo Enrique Barrera Hurtado Commander of the Navy Navy Headquarters La Armada Colombia Centro Administrativo Nacional, Colombian Navy Office 235 Santa Fe de Bogota Colombia Tel: + 57 1 266 0070 COTECMAR Shipyard Director, Mamonal Yard Via Mamonal KM 9 Cartagena, Colombia Tel: + 57 5 6685033 E-mail: cotecmar@cotecmar.com Website: http://www.cotecmar.com Surface search/Navigation: Raytheon R70; Raymarine GPS-300.

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Colombia - Project 2000 Landing Craft Utility (LCU))

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Colombia Project 2000 Landing Craft Utility (LCU)

Rewritten July 2010 Program Status: Planned - Likely. Operational Requirement: The Colombian Navy (Armada Republica de Colombia [ARC]) has a requirement to provide support to ground forces by moving Marine battalion personnel for counterinsurgency and counternarcotics efforts. Program Background: The ARC began planning for a new LCU in the 2007 as outlined in the Democratic Consolidation Plan. Project 2000 was developed by the Department of Naval Architecture at COTECMAR as a means of incorporating logistical support with troop transport. The vessels will replace the eight ex-U.S. 1466 class LCUs that were manufactured during WWII. AMI estimates that Project 2000 will be a one-for-one replacement for the aged 1466 class of LCUs. Should economic conditions improve, it is anticipated that an RfP could be issued in 2011 followed by an award in 2012. Program Acquisition Plans: No formal acquisition plan is in place for a class of replacement LCUs. This new class will probably consist of eight vessels to replace those in service on a one-for-one basis. The following acquisition plan, for a buy of eight units valued at US$4.3M is projected:

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Contract Design 2007 Construction Contract RfP 2011 Construction Contract Award 2012 First of Class Commissions 2014 Hull Two Commissions 2015 Hull Three Commissions 2016 Hull Four Commissions 2017 Hull Five Commissions 2018 Hull Six Commissions 2019 Hull Seven Commissions 2020 Hull Eight Commissions 2021 Design and Construction Considerations: The design of the new LCU is based on a design by COTECMAR that has already been submitted for consideration. The LCU is 44.5 meters in length (145.9ft) and will displace around 641 tons with a full load. Ship Characteristics: Vessel Type Country Amphibious Colombia

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Colombia - Project 2000 Landing Craft Utility (LCU)) Program Total Number Unit Cost (US$) Builder Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 8 4.3M La Corporacin de Ciencia y Tecnologa para el Desarrollo de la Industria Naval, Martima y Fluvial de Colombia (COTECMAR) Shipyard Steel 641 (full load) 44.5m (145.9ft) 11m (36ft) 1.55m (5.08ft) Diesel: Two Caterpillar C18 diesel engines; two generators; two Schottel SPJ82 waterjets. 10 1,850 at 10 knots 12 Guns: Two minor caliber guns. 74 troops plus light cargo Navigation: Open

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Speed (Knots) Range Complement Weapons Military lift Radar Key Personnel: Colombian Navy

Admiral Guillermo Enrique Barrera Hurtado Commander of the Navy Navy Headquarters La Armada Colombiana Centro Administrativo Nacional, Colombian Navy Office 235 Santa Fe de Bogota Colombia Tel: + 57 1 266 0070 COTECMAR Shipyard Director, Mamonal Yard Via Mamonal KM 9 Cartagena, Colombia Tel: + 57 5 6685033 E-mail: cotecmar@cotecmar.com Website: http://www.cotecmar.com

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Colombia - Modernization
Rewritten July 2010 1. Almirante Padilla Class Frigates: In January 2008, the Colombian Navy (Armada Republica de Colombia [ARC]) signed a contract with Terma of Denmark for the X-band search surface radar Scanter 2001 for all four of the Almirante Padilla class frigates. The radars were delivered to COTECMAR, Colombias indigenous shipyard, in April 2008 where they were installed. This is part of a wider modernization plan which is estimated at a worth of US$400M for the refit of all four vessels that is to be completed by the end of 2010 as laid out in 2007s Democratic Consolidated Plan. In addition to the Scanter 2001, the combat management system and all other radars are also being upgraded by Thales Naval Nederland and DCNS through a government to government deal that was negotiated in January 2009. 2. Pijao Class Submarines: The two units of the class, Pijao and Tayrona, were commissioned in 1974 and were refitted in Germany in 1990. The two submarines are also slated for refit like the four Almirante Padilla frigates as laid out in the Democratic Consolidated Plan to keep the two units operational until replaced by a new or used submarine in the future. The modernization project is estimated to be worth of US$130M and will add another 15 years to their service lives. On 14 January 2009, ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) signed a contract with the ARC for the modernization of the two units to receive their retrofit in COTECMAR. The program is expected to be completed by the end of 2011 and will consist of upgrading the combat management system, rebuilding the engines, replacing the batteries and conducting routine hull maintenance.

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Decommissionings
None.

Transfers
None.

Receipts
None.

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Colombia Naval Aviation Assets/Programs

Rewritten July 2010 The Colombian Navy (Armada Republica de Colombia [ARC]) air arm currently has a force of 35 fixed wing aircraft and helicopters. The ARC operates the following aircraft: Two MBB BO 105CB surface surveillance and anti-submarine warfare (ASW) helicopters. Two Eurocopter AS 555 Fennec surface surveillance helicopters. Four Bell 412 multi-purpose helicopters. Two Bell 212 helicopters. One Eurocopter BK-117 helicopter. One Bell UH-1N Twin Huey utility/transport helicopter. Four EADS/CASA CN-235 2000 maritime surveillance aircraft. Six Cessna 206 aircraft. Six Piper PA 31 Turbo Navajo aircraft. One CASA C212 aircraft. One Piper PA 34 Seneca II aircraft. One Cessna Gran Caravan aircraft. Two Piper PA 28 Cherokee aircraft. One Gulfstream RC 690 aircraft. One Gavilan G358M aircraft.
MBB BO 105CB Helicopter

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Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA)

None. AMI International is not aware of any future plans to acquire Maritime Patrol Aircraft for the ARC or Coast Guard.

Helicopters
1. Future Maritime Helicopter: The ARC has a requirement for up to four new corvettes to replace the Almirante Padilla class currently in service. These new corvettes will be helicopter capable and the sea service will need new helicopters specializing in anti-surface warfare (ASuW) as well as ASW to operate from the new vessels. The aircraft will also replace the two MBB BO 105CB and Eurocopter AS 555 Fennec helicopters that are currently used for these missions. Assuming a construction contract for the new corvettes in 2020, new helicopters would need to be ordered by 2021 in order for the first delivery by 2023 in time for the commissioning of the first corvette. If the ARC moves forward with the procurement of used vessels at an earlier date, the timeline could be moved up considerably in order to meet the delivery dates of the used corvettes. http://www.amiinter.com/wnpr/colombia/assets.html[8/27/2010 8:00:56 AM]

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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)

1. Insitu Scan Eagle: In late November 2008, representatives from Insitu met with representatives from Colombia to discuss the possibility of a shipborne UAV asset. As of this writing there is no known acquisition program in place for the purchase of a UAV system, however, AMI assesses that a purchase could take place as early as 2011. Up to four systems could be procured to equip the Almirante Padilla class frigates.
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Colombia Other Naval Associated Acquisitions/Programs

Rewritten July 2010 None. AMI International is not aware of any other naval associated acquisitions or programs at this time.

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