Brazil’s Army Puts Anti-Drone Defense to the Test in Goiás
Brazil's Army tested anti-drone defense at the Sagitta Primus 2026 exercise in Formosa, Goiás, pairing radio jammers with cannon fire...
August 13, 2026Section
Defense Monitor
Weekly defense intelligence covering military, security, and defense industry developments across Latin America and Brazil.
A US Helicopter Disabled a Panama-Flagged Ship Off Pakistan
Panama · Maritime Key Facts Ship disabled A US military helicopter strike knocked out the steering gear of the Panama-flagged...
August 12, 2026
South Korea’s Shipyards Are Courting South America’s Navies
Latin America · Defense Key Facts Peru deal HD Hyundai Heavy Industries signed a 2024 contract with state-run SIMA to...
August 12, 2026
Mexico and the US Sign a Drone Cooperation Pledge — but It’s Not a Treaty
Mexico signed a non-binding declaration of intent with the US to access drone and counter-drone technology, a modest step in...
August 12, 2026
Colombia’s First Airstrike Under De la Espriella Hits the ELN in Catatumbo
Colombia’s first airstrike under President De la Espriella hit the ELN in Catatumbo, killing two rebels but injuring three civilians...
August 12, 2026
Mexico Cuts Public-Security Troops 66% and Opens Uruapan Intelligence Center
Mexico cuts public-security troops by 66% while opening Uruapan intelligence center; deployment of 1,557 personnel in Michoacán.
August 11, 2026
SOUTHCOM Builds a Standing Anti-Cartel Command for Latin America
SOUTHCOM activated Joint Task Force Western Hemisphere as a standing anti-cartel HQ for Latin America, while Mexico stays under NORTHCOM....
August 11, 2026
Makkah Joint Defence Agreement Binds Saudi Arabia, Turkey And Pakistan
The Makkah Joint Defence Agreement commits Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan to treat an attack on one as an attack...
August 8, 2026
Milei Clears Brazil-Argentina Naval Exercise Despite Rift
Milei approved a Brazil-Argentina naval exercise for August, preserving defense cooperation despite a sharp diplomatic downgrade.
August 7, 2026