Chile Navy Nations // South America

OVERVIEW The Chilean navy La Armada de Chile is primarily responsible for operations within the Mar Presencial. This area of national, political and economic interest to Chile encompasses a triangular area roughly from Chile's southern tip to its Antarctic territory and to Easter Island, 2,100 miles (3,380 km) west of the mainland. The Chilean navy is in the midst of an important re-equipping and modernizing effort, designed to attain true blue-water capability. Financing such...