Armed Forces will firmly fight organized crime in Ecuador, minister announces
The Minister of Defense of Ecuador, Luis Lara, announced yesterday, Friday, that the Armed Forces will firmly fight criminal gangs
April 29, 2023Section
Defense Monitor
Weekly defense intelligence covering military, security, and defense industry developments across Latin America and Brazil.
Jamaica to receive two patrol boats and coastal surveillance radars
The receipt of patrol vessels and radars is part of the Ministry of National Security's procurement and infrastructure construction
April 28, 2023
Thales and Andrade sign alliance to market Bushmaster in Mexico
By José A. Quevedo Famex 2023 will be the perfect scenario for Thales and Grupo Andrade to jointly sign a...
April 27, 2023
Uruguayan Navy expands its options in the search for OPVs
After several attempts to purchase ocean patrol vessels (OPV), which have lasted for almost ten years and several governments
April 26, 2023
A-29N, the NATO-type aircraft to be manufactured by Brazilian Embraer in Portugal
Unveiled by Embraer Defense and Security during LAAD 2023 in mid-April, the NATO Super Tucano (A-29N) has generated much speculation
April 25, 2023
Brazil and Portugal sign memorandum on military aircraft manufacturing in Europe
Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer and several Portuguese aerospace companies signed a memorandum of understanding
April 25, 2023
Honduras recovers four F5s and takes the lead as air power in the region
By Alberto López The Honduran Air Force (FAH) has taken the lead as air power in the region after completing...
April 24, 2023
Colombia confirms purchase of Atmos self-propelled howitzer for US$102 million
By Erich Saumeth The Colombian Ministry of Defense, through supporting document Agreement 027 / Commitment Number 14323, has confirmed the...
April 21, 2023
Chile and Texas review planning for military exchange and training agreements
Representatives of the Chilean Joint Chiefs of Staff (Emco) participated in the XIV Planning Meeting of the Chile-Texas Associated
April 20, 2023