China and Saudi Arabia Boost Military Ties with Joint Drill
In the latst BRICS news, China and Saudi Arabia have started a new joint naval exercise called Blue Sword 2023.
October 10, 2023Section
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Mexico Invests $6 Million in Next-Gen Armored Vehicle
In the latest Mexico defense news, Mexico's Defense Secretariat says the DN-XIII armored vehicle will be ready by February 2025.
October 10, 2023
Peru Pours $153M into Naval Growth
President Dina Boluarte pledged to strengthen Peru's naval sector during a dual anniversary event in Callao.
October 9, 2023
Guyana Joins Force to Help Haiti Fight Crime
Guyana is deploying troops to a UN-approved Multinational Force in Haiti to combat criminal gangs and restore internal security.
October 8, 2023
Argentina Unveils High-Power Supercomputer Clementina XXI
Argentina's Defense Minister, Jorge Taiana, recently unveiled Clementina XXI, a supercomputer that ranks among the world's top 100.
October 7, 2023
Brazil Navy Starts Nuclear-Powered Sub Project
On October 4, Brazil's Navy initiated a landmark project to build a submarine with nuclear propulsion.
October 6, 2023
Netherlands to Boost Aerial Fleet with Brazilian Planes
In an eventful September for Brazil's Defense and Security sector, Brazilian aerospace company Embraer unveiled a new deal.
October 5, 2023
Paraguayan Naval Officer Held by Argentine Guard
The Argentine Coast Guard arrested a Paraguayan Navy officer near Puerto Rico in Misiones on suspicions of fuel smuggling.
October 4, 2023
Argentina Eyes Brazilian Sub for Naval Upgrade
Argentina's Navy is eyeing Brazil's "Tupi" class submarine, given the country's absence of functional submarines for six years.
October 3, 2023