SIMA Callao is finalizing the overhaul of the BAP Chipana submarine by early January and will soon begin dockside and sea trials to ensure its functionality. These tests, expected to last three months, are crucial before the submarine rejoins the Peruvian Navy. The project aims to extend the life of four submarines by up to […]
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