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Mexico’s Navy Reviews 2,900-Strong Contingent for Independence Day Parade

The formation highlights a larger role for women with homegrown naval drones set for public display.

Overview

  • Secretary of the Navy Raymundo Pedro Morales Ángeles conducted the troop review at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, finalizing preparations for September 16.
  • The Fuerza de Tarea México 2025 comprises roughly 2,900 personnel with about 1,000 women, plus 1,207 cadets from naval educational centers.
  • Semar listed 72 operational and armored vehicles, 10 vessels and 16 themed vehicles for the parade, along with canine units and aircraft.
  • The naval column will step off in five blocks under Viceadmiral Raúl Sergio Marín Cárdenas, who was designated on June 12 to select participating units.
  • Semar will display domestically designed unmanned aerial systems, including vertical‑takeoff prototypes and satellite‑capable developments, as President Claudia Sheinbaum prepares to preside from the National Palace balcony for the first time.