Confiscated Bell 505 helicopter of former President of El Salvador may join air force or police force
The Bell 505 helicopter, seized from former President Alfredo Cristiani of El Salvador, could be integrated into the Air Force...
June 26, 2023Section
Defense Monitor
Weekly defense intelligence covering military, security, and defense industry developments across Latin America and Brazil.
Embraer and Brazilian Air Force partner to upgrade A-29 Super Tucano fleet
Embraer Defense & Security and the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) have announced their collaboration on a midlife upgrade (MLU) for...
June 25, 2023
Argentina to invest US$8.3 million in Ushuaia Integrated Naval Base
The Argentine government has announced plans to invest US$8.3 million in the Integrated Naval Base located in Ushuaia, Tierra del...
June 23, 2023
Brazil and Belgium forge aerospace manufacturing partnership at Paris Air Show
Brazil and Belgium are coming together to strengthen their transatlantic value chains in aerospace manufacturing at the Paris Air Show...
June 22, 2023
Embraer unveils first simulator for Millennium C-390 multi-mission aircraft
Embraer recently unveiled its inaugural Full Flight Simulator (FFS) for the C-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft at the Embraer Academy in...
June 21, 2023
The historic warship Cañonero Paraguay embarks on new journey after restoration
The Cañonero Paraguay, a historic warship commissioned in 1930 and used during the Chaco War against Bolivia, has returned to...
June 20, 2023
China and Cuba reportedly discussing establishment of military training facility
The Wall Street Journal recently reported, based on sources from US officials, that China and Cuba are in advanced negotiations...
June 20, 2023
Ecuador’s Navy enlists two additional helicopters for coastal operations
The Ecuadorian Navy has formally added two Bell Helicopters, models 407 and 430, from Textron Company to its Naval Aviation...
June 20, 2023
Brazil’s Mac Jee defense group reported to build major military explosives factory in Saudi Arabia
Brazil has consolidated an undisclosed agreement facilitating the transfer of technology and products to Saudi Arabia to construct its first...
June 18, 2023