The Colombian Army has strengthened its armored vehicle fleet with the deployment of 11 additional M1117 Guardian ASV vehicles. This brings the total number in operation in the country to 156 as part of the modernization program.
moreover,Colombia receives an additional 33 M1117s from the United States. This is due to bilateral cooperation agreements for missions in priority areas.
According to the Army, the new vehicles will be used in areas of high operational complexity where the presence of insurgents, drug trafficking and organized crime requires troops to have high protection, maneuverability and response capabilities. The purpose is to strengthen territorial control and ensure the safety of civilians during ongoing operations.
The M1117 Guardian is equipped with multi-layered armor and a day/night visibility system, allowing it to operate in urban and rural areas. This allows it to be used for patrol, convoy, and missions in a variety of terrain and threat levels, increasing crew safety.
According to Maj. Gen. Royer Gómez Herrera, commander of the Colombian Army, the deployment of armored vehicles is part of increased cooperation with the United States. The donated vehicles will be deployed specifically to the Cauca, Catatumbo and Arauca regions, contributing to the stabilization of these areas and the protection of local communities.
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The National Army incorporated 11 ASV M1117 Guardian armored vehicles, adding to the 145 units already deployed in different regions of the country as part of the Force’s modernization process.
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