Key Military and Defense Developments in Latin America and Worldwide June 22–28, 2025
This report provides a concise overview of the most significant military and defense developments in Latin America and around the...
June 29, 2025Section
Defense Monitor
Weekly defense intelligence covering military, security, and defense industry developments across Latin America and Brazil.
NATO’s $3 Trillion Defense Surge: Outspending Rivals, Reshaping Global Military Power
(Analysis) NATO leaders agreed in June 2025 to a historic plan: by 2035, each member will aim to spend 5%...
June 25, 2025
Colombian Army Rescues 57 Soldiers in Key Cocaine Region After FARC Dissident Orchestrated Kidnapping
Colombia’s Defense Ministry announced that 57 soldiers were freed after being held for two days in the troubled Micay Canyon...
June 24, 2025
Germany Plans to Bring Back the Draft If Not Enough Young People Volunteer
Germany’s government has announced a new plan to strengthen its military. The country wants to have more soldiers because
June 23, 2025
Venezuela Upgrades Old Tanks and Armored Vehicles to Boost Army Strength
Venezuela’s Army has finished fixing and upgrading dozens of old tanks and armored vehicles, according to the country
June 23, 2025
NATO Approves 5% Defense Spending Target, Spain Secures Exemption
NATO leaders just agreed to a new plan: every member country should spend 5% of its economy (GDP) on defense...
June 22, 2025
U.S. Strikes on Iran’s Nuclear Sites Reshape Middle East Power Balance
The United States launched airstrikes on three of Iran’s most important nuclear facilities—Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan.
June 22, 2025
Africa’s Arms Race: Military Spending Surges as Peace Efforts Falter
The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute reports African military spending reached $52.1 billion in 2024
June 20, 2025
Spain Says No to NATO’s Big Defense Spending Hike
Spain has told NATO it will not agree to spend 5% of its economy on defense, even though its economy...
June 19, 2025