Paraguay acquires four Typhoon 4×4 armored vehicles from Streit Group for US$3 million
The Government of Paraguay has delivered four Typhoon 4x4 armored vehicles to the Internal Defense Operations Command (CODI)
March 27, 2023Section
Defense Monitor
Weekly defense intelligence covering military, security, and defense industry developments across Latin America and Brazil.
The keel laying of the first Tamandaré frigate is a new milestone for the Brazilian shipbuilding industry
By Roberto Caiafa Marking another important phase in the construction of the Tamandaré frigate, the Brazilian Navy and the consortium...
March 27, 2023
Peru invests US$27.5 million in the purchase of 10,000 7.62×51 mm assault rifles
The Ministry of Defense has allocated a budget of US$27.52 million for the acquisition of a lot of 10,000 7.62x51...
March 24, 2023
Defense investments strengthen the economy and generate jobs, says Lula
Today, the President of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, defended investments in Defense, assuring that they strengthen the economy
March 24, 2023
Portugal is one step closer to acquiring the Brazilian Super Tucano aircraft requested by Uruguay
The Portuguese Air Force is getting closer to acquiring up to 12 second-hand Embraer A-29 Super Tucano aircraft from the...
March 22, 2023
The massive departure of high-ranking officers from the Colombian Armed Forces
One hundred ten senior officers of the Colombian Armed Forces (FFAA), of the ranks of colonel and lieutenant colonel, have...
March 21, 2023
Mexico’s aerospace sector exports US$8 billion in 2022
The Mexican aerospace industry reported 8 billion dollars in exports in 2022, representing an 18% increase in foreign sales compared
March 17, 2023
Carabineros de Chile will purchase 1,054 police vehicles from Vespek and Gildemeister for US$42.8 million
The Logistics Directorate of Carabineros de Chile awarded Vespek Vehículos Especiales y Automotores Gildemeister SpA the acquisition
March 17, 2023
Chilean Army sets up a modular camp on the border with Bolivia
The Chilean Army is erecting a modular camp for permanent housing use for the troops performing guard duties from the...
March 16, 2023