The Navy decided to “reprogram” the money to be allocated to the Aifos 500, which King Felipe VI used in races, and proposed the purchase of more ammunition, mines and explosive devices, Vozpópuli newspaper reported yesterday. .
Last month Daily related to majorca, Ibérica Press Group reported that the Navy had begun an operation. public tender process to buy a new one racing sailboatIntended to replace the Aifos 500 Budget of 1.8 million euros.
Vozpópuli had access to the new report from the Navy Economic Management Subdirectorate explaining the reasons behind the cancellation of the procedure. According to the report, this decision is based on the “reprogramming” of the Navy’s internal needs, prioritizing the purchase of ammunition and explosives over the new sailboat to replace the Aifos 500.
It was noted that on September 7, 2023, the Admiral Logistics Support Chief received a request from the Chief of Staff of the Naval Forces Second Admiral to cancel the file due to the “urgent need for ammunition supply” to the stationed supply units. The second half of 2024 requires “reprogramming” resources assigned to other “lower priority” units.
Stop buying
News of the purchase of the new sailboat reached the Congress at the most inopportune moment possible, when the PSOE was negotiating in parliament with all parties represented in parliament. In this context, deputy manager was faced with a difficult decision explain to different parties what they have to give support for investments Sánchez. This chose to paralyze the tender process without further explanation. boatappointed Navy’s Sea Regatta Commissiongiven The green light was given just fifteen days ago.
Following publication in this newspaper, PNV, through its spokesman, Aitor Esteban, He asked the Government in Congress whether it was true that the State, through the Ministry of Defense, would make a public investment to finance a special activity of Felipe VI. Special, Three questions to ask the manager: Are the boats used by the king in private competitions property of the state?; Is it true that the Navy will spend 1.8 million euros for the construction and purchase of a new racing boat for this purpose?; Does the government consider that public money should be used to finance a private activity of the Head of State?
these questions They were officially presented on September 1. On the same day, the Navy Logistics Support Headquarters Economic Management Directorate issued a brief statement explaining the situation. Reasons behind the suspension of the purchasing process: “Due to technical reasons, it was decided to suspend the deadline for submitting bids,” the document said.
Report
vozpopuli recently gained access New report from the Naval Forces Economic Management Subdirectorateexplaining Reasons behind canceling the procedure. According to the report, this decision ‘reschedulingMeeting the internal needs of the navy, prioritizing the purchase of ammunition and explosives instead of the new sailboat that will replace the Aifos 500.
It is noted that September 7, 2023A request was received from the Chief of General Staff of the Naval Forces 2nd Admiral to the Admiral Logistics Support Chief to cancel the file. ‘urgent need to obtain ammunition’It requires ‘rescheduling’ resources assigned to ‘low priority’ units to supply units deployed in the second half of 2024.
Second unsuccessful attempt to buy a new sailboat
first attempt Replace Aifos For the new, modern and state-of-the-art racing boat introduced to the Navy in 2019 Signing an agreement with Finland’s elite Swan shipyards. The contract provides for: assignment Transfer of the Swan 50 Club to the Navy for two years, with an option to purchase the third total cost one million euros. But interruptions forced by the covid crisis and demand for austerity King’s House Initial plans were foiled and it was decided to return the private sailboat without exercising the purchase option. Philip VI I can release it Copa del Rey editions in 2019 and 2021.