From Silicon Valley to the Battlefield: How Big Tech Powers Modern War
America’s largest technology companies have changed how wars get fought. Public records show firms like Google, Microsoft, Amazon,
July 21, 2025Section
Defense Monitor
Weekly defense intelligence covering military, security, and defense industry developments across Latin America and Brazil.
Boka Vanguard’s Passage: Chile’s Strait of Magellan Reinforces Its Role in Global Shipping
The Chilean Navy recently supervised the passage of the Boka Vanguard, the world’s largest semi-submersible heavy-lift ship
July 21, 2025
Drug Trafficking in Chile’s Military Sparks Fears of Wider Organized Crime Infiltration
Chile is facing a serious warning sign after several cases of drug trafficking involving its military recently came to light.
July 18, 2025
U.S. Warns Spain Over Huawei Handling Police Wiretaps, Calling It ‘Playing With Fire’
The United States has sharply criticized Spain’s socialist government for entrusting Chinese tech company Huawei with storing
July 17, 2025
Portugal Looks to Replace Aging Warships, Opening Billions in Defense Business
Portugal is preparing a major upgrade of its naval forces by replacing five aging frigates with six new, more powerful...
July 16, 2025
Israel Steps In to Shield Druze Minority in Syria’s Rising Tensions
Israeli forces have intervened directly in southern Syria, launching airstrikes against Syrian military positions after fighting surged
July 16, 2025
France Doubles Military Budget as Europe Faces New Dangers
France will double its annual military spending to 64 billion euros by 2027, according to official government plans announced
July 14, 2025
Colombia Races to Counter Deadly Drone Attacks as Armed Groups Change Tactics
Colombia faces a new security threat as armed groups use drones to launch attacks across the country. Official figures from...
July 10, 2025
Uruguay Changes Air Defense Law to Restore U.S. Military Trade
Uruguay has changed its air defense law after years of pressure from the United States, according to official government statements
July 9, 2025