Colombia’s Military Bans Personal Phones
General Heider Giraldo, Colombia's top military official, has banned all armed forces members from using personal mobile devices.
October 2, 2023Section
Defense Monitor
Weekly defense intelligence covering military, security, and defense industry developments across Latin America and Brazil.
U.S. Aims to Expand Special Military Brigades in LatAm
In the latest defense news, The U.S. plans to grow its Security Force Assistance Brigades (SFABs) in Latin America.
October 1, 2023
Brazil’s Defense Eyes Tech Independence with New UAS Pact
In the latest Brazil defense news, The Brazilian Air Force (FAB) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Stella Tecnologia.
September 30, 2023
EDGE Buys 50% of Brazilian Missile Manufacturer Siatt
In the latest Brazil defense news, Based in the UAE, EDGE Group recently bought a 50% share in Brazil's Siatt.
September 29, 2023
How the US is turning Ukraine into a war power
In the latest Ukraine news, Since Russia's 2022 invasion, the U.S. has sent Ukraine $43.9 billion in military aid.
September 28, 2023
Taiwan Unveils First Homegrown Submarine
In the latest Taiwan news, Taiwan recently displayed its first domestically-made submarine, boosting its defense arsenal.
September 28, 2023
Russia Hikes Defense Budget by 70% for 2024
Russia's 2024 defense budget has surged by almost 70% to 10.8 trillion rubles or $112 billion, according to a financial...
September 28, 2023
Latin America’s Top Sub Debuts at Tropicalex 2023
In the latest Brazil defense news, The Brazilian Navy uses Tropicalex 2023 for the operational debut of the S-BR Riachuelo...
September 27, 2023
Brazilian Defense Exports in 2023 Surge by 60%
On Tuesday, Brazilian Defense Secretary José Múcio revealed that 2023 defense exports had reached $1.1 billion.
September 26, 2023