Tensions Flare as Russian Spy Plane Test NATO Over the Baltic
Estonia alerted NATO and the United Nations on September 20 after two German Eurofighters intercepted a Russian Il-20M spy aircraft
September 22, 2025Section
Defense Monitor
Weekly defense intelligence covering military, security, and defense industry developments across Latin America and Brazil.
Venezuela’s Military Loyalty Under Scrutiny as Rumors of High-Profile Desertions Persist
Venezuela’s Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino López rebutted claims that top officers abandoned their posts, standing beside General
September 22, 2025
10 Key Military and Defense Developments in Latin America (September 16–21, 2025)
This report provides a concise overview of the most significant military and defense developments in Latin America.
September 21, 2025
10 Key Military and Defense Developments (September 16–21, 2025)
This report provides an overview of the most geopolitically significant military and defense developments worldwide from Sept 16–21, 2025.
September 21, 2025
Russia Plants Its Flag in America’s Backyard as Venezuela Doubles Down
Venezuela just made official what has been brewing for years: a full strategic partnership with Russia that transforms the Caribbean
September 19, 2025
Venezuela Stages Caribbean War Games as U.S. Flexes Power Nearby
Venezuela has launched sweeping military exercises on La Orchila Island, signaling defiance against what it calls U.S. intimidation
September 18, 2025
U.S. Stages Largest Caribbean Military Exercises in Years on Puerto Rico’s Coast
In early September, the United States Southern Command unveiled dramatic video of U.S. Marines conducting live-fire exercises, helicopter
September 18, 2025
Third Strike Marks Strong U.S. Response to Venezuelan Drug Smuggling
President Donald Trump announced on September 16 that U.S. forces destroyed a third Venezuelan boat carrying illegal
September 16, 2025
U.S. Sinks Second Venezuelan Drug Boat in Caribbean Strike
President Donald Trump ordered U.S. forces to destroy a Venezuelan vessel tied to a drug cartel on September 15, 2025
September 16, 2025