Brazil evaluates a batch of homegrown 50 Imbel IA2 rifles before a major purchase
The Brazilian Army's Production Directorate visited the Indústria de Material Bélico do Brasil (Imbel) plant to take delivery of a...
March 10, 2022Section
Defense Monitor
Weekly defense intelligence covering military, security, and defense industry developments across Latin America and Brazil.
Chile begins construction of a second border trench on the border with Bolivia
Chilean Interior and Public Security Minister Rodrigo Delgado announced Saturday (5) the construction of a new trench at the Colchane
March 9, 2022
Brazil decommissions its Mi-35M combat helicopters
The Brazilian Air Force (FAB) will retire its Russian-made Mi-35M attack helicopters, designated AH-2 Sabre, operated by the 2nd 8th
February 15, 2022
Argentina: High-level decisions on purchase of JF-17 fighter expected soon
JF-17, it is appropriate to clarify some aspects of the possible procurement of the fighter aircraft for the Argentine Air...
February 10, 2022
Brazil and ThyssenKrupp to start construction of first Tamandaré-class frigate in September
Construction of the Brazilian Navy's first Tamandaré-class frigate will begin next September thyssenkrupp brazil
February 3, 2022
Uruguay Armed Forces challenges in 2022: patrol boats, armored vehicles and a replacement for the A37B
The Navy expects to receive the three Marine Protector class patrol vessels from the United States in the first half...
January 28, 2022
Colombia is looking to acquire six F-16s from the Danish Air Force -newspaper
The Colombian Air Force (FAC) has inquired about the Lockheed Martin F-16 aircraft of the Royal Danish Air Force (Flyvevåbnet)...
January 20, 2022
Peru confirms that modernization of BAP Chipana submarine will be completed this year
The Peruvian Ministry of Defense has confirmed that SIMA Peru will deliver the modernized BAP Chipana attack submarine
January 13, 2022
Brazilian Navy advances its nuclear program with delivery of first uranium pellets
The Brazilian Navy's nuclear program is making steady progress, and the contract signed between the Navy's Technology Center in São...
January 10, 2022