A lot of rumours about the introduction of the Amramm in Chilean F16s, but they decided for the Derby, which was a nice move. I’m also read in a Brazilian Magazine that every year publishes a survey of the Latin American AFs that Chile signed an agreement with Turkey to train Chilean pilots assigned to the F16 (Turkey have a large experience on F16s and already operates block 50/52 version). Can our Chilean friends confirm this?
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All indicates that it’s true A-29, especially in the field of pilot’s training.
But the official news, so far, are more or less like this (this was published in late July):
CHILE, TURKEY SIGN DEFENSE ACCORD
ANKARA – Turkey, seeking to expand options for its ailing defense industry, has signed a defense cooperation agreement with Chile.
The agreement could pave the way for joint defense ventures as well as training by the militaries of the two countries. Officials said Chile has also expressed interest in Turkish ground force systems.
“The agreement will help further improve the existing military cooperation between the two countries and create new opportunities for future,” Turkish Deputy Chief of Staff Gen. Ilker Basbug said.
The government in Santiago was represented at the ceremony by visiting Chilean Defense Minister Michelle Bachelet. Ms. Bachelet, who met Defense Minister Vecdi Gonul, said the defense agreement reflected strategic ties between Chile and Turkey.
I think that the training of F-16s pilots has been included in that agreement…which sounds great, having in mind the years of practice and knowledge by the Türk Hava Kuvvetleri on the Fighting Falcon operations 😎
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