Argentina and Brazil Launch Maritime Phase of Exercise Fraterno XXXIX
The Argentine Navy and the Brazilian Navy have launched the maritime phase of Exercise Fraterno XXXIX, a joint training exercise between the two countries. The exercise features a range of naval and air assets, including ships, submarines, and aircraft.
The Argentine Navy and the Brazilian Navy have begun the maritime phase of Exercise Fraterno XXXIX, a joint training exercise between the two countries. The exercise, which is in its 39th edition, is a demonstration of the cooperation between the two navies and their commitment to interoperability and friendship.
## Exercise Assets
The exercise features a range of naval and air assets, including ships, submarines, and aircraft. The Argentine Navy has deployed the destroyer ARA La Argentina (D11), the corvettes ARA Espora (P41) and ARA Robinson (P45), the oceanic patrol ship ARA Storni (P53), and the logistics ship ARA Patagonia (B1). The Brazilian Navy has deployed the fragate Tamandaré (F200), the fragate União (F45), the submarine rescue ship Guillobel (K120), and the submarine Humaitá (S41).
| Argentine Assets | Brazilian Assets | | --- | --- | | ARA La Argentina (D11) | Fragate Tamandaré (F200) | | ARA Espora (P41) | Fragate União (F45) | | ARA Robinson (P45) | Submarine rescue ship Guillobel (K120) | | ARA Storni (P53) | Submarine Humaitá (S41) |
The exercise also includes air assets, including the Beechcraft T-34-C-1 Turbo Mentor, the B-200 Super King Air, and the P-3C Orion. These aircraft will be accompanied by a SH-3 Sea King helicopter.
## Exercise Activities and Schedule
The exercise will feature a range of activities, including air defense exercises, navigation in restricted waters, and medical evacuation exercises. The exercise will also include live-fire exercises against targets, including a "Killer Tomato" inflatable target. The exercise will be conducted in three phases, with the first phase taking place from August 13 to 17, the second phase from August 17 to 21, and the third phase from August 21 to 25.
The exercise will take place in the waters off the coast of Argentina, with the main areas of operation being the Tamandaré and Barroso areas, located off the coast of Bahía Blanca and Necochea, respectively.
The exercise is a demonstration of the cooperation between the Argentine and Brazilian navies, and a testament to the strength of their friendship and commitment to interoperability.
