Defense Updates
The massive departure of high-ranking officers from the Colombian Armed Forces
One hundred ten senior officers of the Colombian Armed Forces (FFAA), of the ranks of colonel and lieutenant colonel,...
Brazil has two Gripen fighter simulators in operation
The Brazilian Air Force (FAB) has declared operational two Gripen E fighter mission simulators...
Mexico’s aerospace sector exports US$8 billion in 2022
The Mexican aerospace industry reported 8 billion dollars in exports in 2022, representing an 18% increase in foreign sales compared to the previous year.
This...
Carabineros de Chile will purchase 1,054 police vehicles from Vespek and Gildemeister for US$42.8 million
The Logistics Directorate of Carabineros de Chile awarded Vespek Vehículos Especiales y Automotores Gildemeister SpA the acquisition of 500...
Chilean Army sets up a modular camp on the...
The Chilean Army is erecting a modular camp for permanent housing use for the troops performing guard duties from...
Argentina will start the construction of its new multipurpose vessel in August
Argentina's Ministry of Defense will start constructing the new multipurpose landing ship next August.
The...
Brazil negotiates with Iveco to reduce its order for Guarani armored vehicles from 1,500 to 900
According to Army High Command sources, the Brazilian Army is renegotiating the Guarani Strategic Program contract with Iveco Defence Vehicles (IDV) to reduce its order for 6x6 Guarani armored vehicles.
The Brazilian land force intends to...
L. Márquez (Cotecmar): “The Navy’s shipbuilding program is necessary for Colombia’s security”
From today until March 10, the seventh edition of the Colombiamar Colombian maritime fair and the eighth edition of the International Congress of Naval Design and Engineering (Cidin) will be held in the port of...
Chile’s Army deploys 4,000 troops due to a State of Emergency in the south and a migratory crisis in the north
The Chilean Army has deployed around 4,000 troops to support the Law Enforcement and Security Forces in the Northern and Southern Macro-zone and combat...
Chilean Marines deploy their capabilities to guard the border in Arica
Members of the Marine Infantry Detachment (DIM) N° 1 Lynch of the Marine Infantry Corps (CIM) of the Chilean Navy reinforced the Naval Command and Maritime Governorate of Arica to intensify surveillance and detect and...
A problem of the Brazilian industry is the lack of predictability of Armed Forces purchases – Avibras
The Brazilian defense industrial base has Avibras Aerospace and Defense, one of the most outstanding and long-lived companies (it turned 60 years old in 2021) in its recent history.
Able to manufacture communication systems, logistic implements,...
Australian Senator Gerard Rennick: "There has been a lot of misleading advertising in regards to the safe and effective claim….the risks have never been clearly outlined"
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