Trump Backs UK Plan to Transfer Chagos Islands Amid Strategic Concerns
President Donald Trump has expressed support for Britain’s plan to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius
February 28, 2025Section
Defense Monitor
Weekly defense intelligence covering military, security, and defense industry developments across Latin America and Brazil.
U.K. to Raise Defense Spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027, Cuts Aid Budget to Fund Plan
The UK government announced plans to increase defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027 with a long-term goal of...
February 25, 2025
Brazil Expands Defense Capabilities with Advanced Missile Program
The Brazilian Navy and SIATT have taken a major step in defense innovation by advancing the development of a versatile...
February 24, 2025
Taiwan Struggles with Defense Push as Trump’s Ukraine Stance Raises Alarms
Taiwan finds itself in a precarious position as U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent remarks on Ukraine raise fears of shifting...
February 22, 2025
Hegseth Urges NATO Allies to Boost Defense Spending to 5% Amid Rising Global Threats
During a NATO ministerial meeting on February 21, 2025, U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth reinforced the Trump administration's call.
February 21, 2025
Colombia’s Dark Military Scandal Unfolds as JEP Charges Generals
Colombia’s Jurisdictional Special Peace Court (JEP) delivers stunning charges, accusing four generals and 35 officers of war crimes. They face...
February 20, 2025
Ecuador Calls for Foreign Forces to Fight Crime Surge
The Ecuadorian government through a Wednesday announcement from the Presidency proposes inviting foreign special forces. Analysis from The Rio Times.
February 20, 2025
Petro Names Military Veteran Sánchez to Lead Defense
President Gustavo Petro unveils General Pedro Sánchez as Colombia’s new Defense Minister during a governors’ summit. Analysis from The Rio...
February 20, 2025
Pentagon Faces $50 Billion Cut as Hegseth Targets Waste
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth demands an 8% cut to the Pentagon’s $876.8 billion 2026 budget slashing $50 billion. Analysis from...
February 20, 2025