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Minister walter astudillo highlighted strategic alliances signed by sima, fame, seman and conida during the apec forumThe minister of defense, walter astudillo chavez, highlighted that the agreements signed by the sector he leads with the countries of the republic of south korea, japan and the united states during the asia-pacific economic cooperation forum (apec), will contribute to strengthening the operational capabilities of the armed forces and the defense industry.
we have been strengthened by the signing of different agreements. this is a sign that the government has taken seriously the implementation of the state policy on national security, which implies the maintenance of the operational capacity of the armed forces, in a responsible and intelligent manner, in the medium and long term, he said during an interview with a national media outlet.
the head of the defense sector referred to the agreements signed by the companies attached to the sector, such as the army weapons and ammunition factory (fame s.a.c.), the industrial services of the navy s.a. (sima peru) and the maintenance service of peru (seman peru s.a.c.), who signed agreements to carry out projects that also promote the national industry.
these alliances will not only allow the development of capabilities of our armed forces, but will also strengthen the national industry, ensuring economic growth and job creation for the benefit of all peruvians, he said.
during apec, fame signed an agreement with the korean company hyundai rotem for the co-production of armored vehicles. likewise, sima peru signed a memorandum of understanding (mou) with the korean company hyundai heavy industries (hhi) for the development of submarines for the peruvian navy. seman peru, for its part, signed a memorandum of understanding (mou) with the korean aerospace industry (kai) to provide manufacturing services for aeronautical parts for the kf-21 aircraft.
in the case of japan, there were no precedents of agreements on defense issues, however, the signing of this agreement is focused on the exchange of educational issues, seminars, training and conferences; as well as promoting interoperability between naval forces through exchanges and joint exercises. in this sense, the development of technological projects will be promoted jointly, he added.
no less important, is another agreement signed by the peruvian space agency, conida, attached to the ministry of defense, with nasa. minister walter astudillo highlighted the impetus generated by this initiative for the development of a spaceport in talara.
therefore, from 2028, sounding rocket launches will be carried out from our pucusana air base. we are talking about technological development, taking advantage of alliances and agreements with more developed countries, he said.
armed forces more present than ever
the minister of defense ratified the constitutional role played by the armed forces, highlighting their commitment to the defense of sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity. he also highlighted the support given to the national police to strengthen internal order, as well as the immediate response of military personnel to help populations affected by floods and fires that have been occurring.
their armed forces are always present, they are trained for any eventuality and the government is committed to giving them the operational capabilities necessary to be more effective. the armed forces will always be united with their population, he emphasized.
