Diesel Electric Attack Submarines of the Colombian and Brazilian Navies Arriving in Florida for Naval Exercises. The Submarines are the Colombian ARC Tayrona, one of two 1970's era Type 209 Submarines operated by the Colombian Navy but underwent an extensive modernization between 2009-2013. The other vessel is the Brazilian BNS Tikuna. It too is a Type 209 style submarine but was domestically produced (Brazil's fourth) and launched just in 2005, their largest submarine built to date.
Also present is the USS Thomas Hudner, a Burke-class Destroyer named after a US Naval Aviator who was awarded the Medal of Honor during the Battle of Chosin Resevoir in the Korean War.
Also present is the USS Thomas Hudner, a Burke-class Destroyer named after a US Naval Aviator who was awarded the Medal of Honor during the Battle of Chosin Resevoir in the Korean War.