:quality(85)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/infobae/234KUEYFDFEQJAFWTPJ2TTK4HY.jpg "Naval Strength Ranking: Peru Surpasses Iraq and Cameroon but Falls Behind South American Countries")
2024-04-11 02:35:00
Peru is positioned above Iraq and Cameroon in the new naval strength ranking, but is surpassed by some South American countries. (Andean)
The most recent ranking published by Global Fire Power (GFP), a portal specialized in evaluating the capabilities of armed forces worldwide, revealed the position occupied by Peru and other neighboring countries in South America in terms of naval power.
This analysis also compares our country with nations on other continents such as Iraq, Canada, Israel and Cameroon, which Peru surpasses—according to that list—in maritime capacity in 2024.
Within the global arena, nations such as Russia, China, North Korea, the United States, Sweden and Indonesia occupy the first positions, demonstrating their vast naval superiority.
Peru is positioned above Iraq and Cameroon in naval strength ranking, but is surpassed by two South American countries. (Andean)
Nations such as Italy, India, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Finland, Colombia, Burma, Algeria and South Korea are ranked above Peru on the list. Mexico, Greece, Turkey and Bolivia are also among the 20 countries with the greatest naval power in the world, according to updated data provided by Global Fire Power.
This is the ranking that resolves the question of which country, Peru or Chile, currently has the greatest naval force.
There are many countries in the world that have great capacity at the naval level.
According to Global Fire Power, Chile has greater naval power than Peru. In last year’s ranking, the neighboring country to the south also beat ours and Colombia once once more emerged as the strongest nation on our continent. The country led by Gustavo Petro has warships, among which more than 200 patrol vessels, two submarines, two corvettes and nine frigates stand out.
The Peruvian Navy stands out for its crucial role in the protection and surveillance of national interests in maritime, river and lake areas. It plays a multifaceted role in the benefit of the nation, not only protecting its waters but also supporting foreign policy through naval power and maintaining internal control to ensure the independence and sovereignty of the Peruvian territory.
Since the time of Independence, they have been fundamental in achieving the country’s freedom, facilitating the arrival of liberating forces by sea. Over time, the high command has focused its efforts on modernizing and updating naval units, replacing those considered obsolete to strengthen their defense and protection capabilities.
A modernized submarine of the Peruvian Navy is seen this December 27, 2023, in the port of Callao. (EFE/Courtesy Andina)
This focus on innovation and continuous improvement underlines the importance of the Navy in the field of national security and defense, demonstrating its commitment to safeguarding Peruvian interests both in territorial waters and in international military cooperation scenarios.
The ranking given by Global Fire Power reflects not only Peru’s current capability in terms of naval strength, but also its strategic position in comparison to other nations around the world.
On January 27, 2014, the International Court of Justice in The Hague issued a ruling that determined the maritime boundary between Peru and Chile, ending a long-standing conflict between the two countries. This decision granted Peru a significant area of maritime sovereignty, while Chile maintained a portion of the disputed area.
This historic ruling was the result of diplomatic and legal efforts initiated during the presidency of Alejandro Toledo and continued by his successors, until the execution of said sentence under the management of Ollanta Humala.
Every January 27 marks the tenth anniversary of the historic ruling of the International Court of Justice in The Hague in the peaceful settlement process between Peru and Chile. (Andean)
The cooperation between Peru and Chile to execute the sentence was fundamental, highlighting meetings between the then presidents Ollanta Humala and Sebastián Piñera, as well as the work of the defense and foreign relations teams of both countries. This stage featured the professionalism and dedication of the armed forces, especially the Peruvian Navy, and diplomats and jurists who guaranteed compliance with the ruling.
The execution concluded with the signing of the minutes to implement the sentence by the RREE and Defense ministers of both countries, a gesture that consolidated decades of diplomatic and legal efforts.
The Court recognized Peruvian sovereignty in 21,928 square kilometers in the so-called internal triangle area and 28,356 square kilometers in the external triangle. Chile currently only conserves 16,352 square kilometers in what was the disputed area.
The public commitment assumed by the governments of Peru and Chile through their presidents Ollanta Humala and Sebastián Piñera was fundamental.
Contrary to what some may think, Bolivia has a Navy (in Peru called the Navy) even though it does not have a sea. This was reestablished as a river and lake force in the mid-1960s and currently plays an essential role in patrolling the country’s river and lake systems.
In addition to its defense objective, it also actively participates in the control of drug trafficking and in peace operations in conflictive regions, following regional examples such as Colombia and Brazil. The Bolivian Navy has already expressed its interest in increasing its participation in maritime affairs, including presence in international ports, thus strengthening its role in defending the nation’s interests.
Although Bolivia lost its coastal zone with Chile, the Bolivian Navy continues to reinforce its presence in areas of strategic importance, such as the approximately 3,000 kilometers of river border.
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