Dominican Army is bolstered with the 7th Infantry Brigade and improved equipment
The Dominican Republic Army is set to activate its 7th Infantry Brigade, augmenting the current six in service.
August 13, 2023Section
Defense Monitor
Weekly defense intelligence covering military, security, and defense industry developments across Latin America and Brazil.
Bolivia’s Interest in Iranian Drones Raises Concerns in US, Latam
On July 20, Bolivia's Defense Minister, Edmundo Novillo, paid an official visit to Tehran, where he met with his Iranian...
August 12, 2023
Chilean and U.S. Special Forces strengthen Interoperability in Antarctica region
Members of the Chilean Navy's Special Forces Command (Comfues) and the 1st Battalion of the 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne)...
August 11, 2023
El Salvador Deploys 8,000 Troops and Police Against Gang Activity
El Salvador has initiated a reinforced security measure to address criminal gang activities, focusing on the Cabañas municipality, deploying approximately...
August 10, 2023
Bolivia’s Armed Forces advance: introducing cyber defense and integrating cybersecurity training
Bolivia's Armed Forces are set to venture into cyber operations by establishing a Cyber Defense department.
August 10, 2023
Argentina and Brazil practice fighting as one in joint Arandú exercise
Between July 31 and August 5, Argentina and Brazil conducted the Joint Arandú Exercise in Mercedes and Monte Caseros, Corrientes...
August 9, 2023
Brazilian Army pushes ahead with procurement of 36 155 mm self-propelled howitzers amid international interest
On August 3rd, the Brazilian Army Commission in Washington (CEBW) released the Request for Proposal/Tender (RFP/RFT) No. 01/2023 for the...
August 8, 2023
Chilean and Australian navies forge ties at historic first bilateral meeting
The Chilean Navy and the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) held their first bilateral meeting in Valparaíso from August 3 to...
August 5, 2023
UAE defense group EDGE cooperates with Brazilian navy to develop long-range anti-ship missiles
UAE state-owned EDGE Group announced a strategic partnership with the Brazilian Navy to co-invest in developing long-range anti-ship missiles, including...
August 4, 2023