Colombia finalizes the purchase of its new combat aircraft
The Colombian Government will sign before the end of next January -if not before- the purchase of its future air...
December 20, 2022Section
Defense Monitor
Weekly defense intelligence covering military, security, and defense industry developments across Latin America and Brazil.
The Colombian Police will transfer 13 Huey helicopters to the Air Force
The Colombian National Police (PNC) will transfer to the Air Force (FAC) a total of 13 Bell UH-1H Huey-II helicopters
December 19, 2022
Brazil modernizes air defense system with new Gripen fighter jets
The F-39 Gripen fighter jet will start operating in Brazil on Monday (Dec. 19) and will be the most modern...
December 18, 2022
The Chilean Armed Forces will have a budget of US$2.252 billion in 2023
The Chilean Congress approved for the year 2023 a consolidated budget estimated at US$2.252 billion for the Chilean Armed Forces
December 16, 2022
Brazilian Superior Court lifts suspension and approves army’s purchase of 98 armored vehicles
The president of the Brazilian Superior Court of Justice (STJ), minister Maria Thereza de Assis Moura, authorized on Wednesday
December 15, 2022
The Marine Infantry of the Chilean Navy incorporates KLTV 4×4 tactical armored vehicles
Kia Light Tactical Vehicle 4x4 light armored vehicles for the Marine Corps of the Chilean Navy disembarked at the DP...
December 14, 2022
Brazilian Navy and Embraer to work together on radar development
The General Directorate of Nuclear and Technological Development of the Brazilian Navy and Embraer signed a technical cooperation agreement
December 13, 2022
DGS promotes its portfolio of military vessels at IDB Brazil
The DGS shipbuilder is one of the exhibitors at the largest event of the Brazilian Defense and Security Industrial Base
December 12, 2022
Brazilian defense exports grow under Bolsonaro
The export of defense products and systems grew under Jair Bolsonaro's (PL, conservative) government.
December 11, 2022