Brazil Would Veto Sale of 24 Super Tucano Warplanes to Ukraine
A Ukraine Super Tucano plan for 24 Embraer attack planes via a NATO ally faces Brazil’s standing refusal to arm...
September 22, 2026Section
Defense & Security
Colombia Gripen Contract Faces Court Bid to Freeze Payments to Saab
A lawyer has asked a Bogotá court to freeze the Colombia Gripen contract with Saab, worth about US$3.6 billion, until...
September 21, 2026
US Boat Strikes: UN Expert Sees Grounds for Crimes Against Humanity
US boat strikes: UN expert Ben Saul sees grounds to call the reported 68 attacks and 223 deaths since September...
September 21, 2026
Drones Drop Nine Grenades on Colombian Police Station in El Carmen
The El Carmen drone attack dropped nine grenades on a police station near the Venezuelan border, wounding one officer. Colombia...
September 21, 2026
Colombia Judge Lifts Bombing Suspension, Adds Rules to Protect Child Recruits
A Bogotá judge has lifted the Colombia bombing suspension near recruited children but set the military five conditions. Two other...
September 21, 2026
Argentina Plans a US$2.8 Billion Defence Budget, Mostly for Upkeep
Argentina's 2027 budget gives defence about US$2.8 billion, mostly for readiness and pay, while US$3.5 billion in warship loans sits...
September 21, 2026
Colombia’s President Rules Out ELN Hostage Exchange
Colombia's President De la Espriella ruled out an ELN hostage exchange for three police officers and a civilian, ordering military...
September 19, 2026
Babcock Pitches Hybrid Navy to Chile with Arrowhead 140
Babcock's marine chief pitched Chile a hybrid navy: a crewed Arrowhead 140 frigate leading uncrewed ships, as Chile weighs replacing...
September 19, 2026
Israel Says Colombia Quit UN Genocide Case Against It
Israel says Colombia quit South Africa's ICJ genocide case, reversing Bogotá's 2024 intervention, but the court shows no withdrawal.
September 19, 2026