Israeli Elbit Systems to Build Artillery Ammo Plant in Morocco
Elbit Systems, an Israeli defense company, recently announced plans to build a $135 million artillery ammunition factory.
November 1, 2023Section
Defense Monitor
Weekly defense intelligence covering military, security, and defense industry developments across Latin America and Brazil.
Brazil Tests Local Unmanned Boat in Mine Warfare Drill
Emgepron and Tidewise, Brazilian firms, recently trialed an autonomous vessel named USV Suppressor X at MINEX 2023.
October 31, 2023
Venezuela Air Force Holds Skill-Boosting Operation Jirajara
Venezuela's Air Force conducted Operation Jirajara 01-2023 to train units for day and night aerial missions.
October 30, 2023
Honduras is Central America’s Top Military Power in 2023
In the latst Central America news, Honduras has made it into a global list of the top 100 nations with...
October 28, 2023
Brazil Army Holds 17 Soldiers Over Machine Gun Theft
In the latest Brazil defense news, Brazil's Army has detained 17 soldiers for stealing 21 machine guns.
October 27, 2023
Saudi Arabia Eyes French Fighter Jets Amid US, German Reluctance
Saudi Arabia is encountering difficulties in modernizing its air force, initially aiming to acquire additional Eurofighter jets and Lockheed Martin's...
October 26, 2023
Israeli Forces Launch Ground Operation in Gaza
In the latest Middle East news, On October 26, Israel's military, the IDF, operated a ground operation in northern Gaza.
October 26, 2023
Brazil and France Discuss Expanding Nuclear Submarine Project
Brazil and France are discussing the expansion of their 2008-initiated Prosub project, which aimed to build four advanced non-nuclear submarines.
October 23, 2023
Mexican Air Force’s Limitations Revealed by Crisis
Recent events in Israel have highlighted Mexico's Air Force shortcomings and drawn criticism over its tardy condemnation of attacks on...
October 21, 2023