Brazilian Air Force Downs Venezuelan Plane Carrying Drugs in Amazon
The Brazilian Air Force (FAB) intercepted and shot down a Venezuelan aircraft carrying drugs on February 11 2025. Coverage and...
February 13, 2025Section
Defense Monitor
Weekly defense intelligence covering military, security, and defense industry developments across Latin America and Brazil.
Trump Aligns with Putin, Questions Ukraine’s NATO Future Amid Peace Push
U.S. President Donald Trump announced a significant shift in Ukraine policy on February 12, 2025, following a 90-minute phone call...
February 13, 2025
Frustration with Maduro Sparks Regional Backing for U.S. Military Intervention, Poll Shows
A recent survey by AtlasIntel for Bloomberg News highlights a surprising shift in Latin American public opinion: strong support for...
February 11, 2025
Morocco Chooses Israeli Artillery Over French Systems Amid Growing Defense Ties
Morocco has shifted its defense procurement strategy, opting for Israeli-made ATMOS 2000 artillery systems instead of French Caesar howitzers. French...
February 11, 2025
Nicaragua Strengthens Military with Russian Aircraft and Defense Systems
Nicaragua has expanded its military capabilities by acquiring five Mi-17 helicopters, three Antonov AN-26 transport planes, and 18 ZU-23-2 anti-aircraft...
February 10, 2025
Iran Strengthens Alliance with Venezuela Amid Sanctions and Controversy
Iran has deepened its strategic partnership with Nicolás Maduro’s regime in Venezuela following allegations of fraudulent 2024 elections. This alliance...
February 10, 2025
U.S. Pumped $228 Billion into Israel’s Military Since WWII, Outpacing All Other Nations
Israel has received the most U.S. military aid with $228 billion since World War II ended, according to the Council...
February 7, 2025
Morocco Emerges as Africa’s Drone Powerhouse Through Strategic Turkish Partnership
Turkish defense giant Baykar has launched Atlas Defense, a subsidiary in Rabat, to manufacture military drones on Moroccan soil
February 4, 2025
Australia’s DeepSeek Ban Exposes Global AI Security Dilemma
Australia banned Chinese AI app DeepSeek from government devices on February 4, 2025, citing cybersecurity risks identified by intelligence agencies....
February 4, 2025