U.S. Justice Department Probes Saab’s Multi-Billion Dollar Fighter Jet Sale to Brazil
The U.S. Department of Justice has summoned Saab to provide information about its 2014 sale of fighter jets to Brazil....
October 10, 2024Section
Defense Monitor
Weekly defense intelligence covering military, security, and defense industry developments across Latin America and Brazil.
Brazil’s Military Purchases: A Tale of Two Wars and Political Paradoxes
(Analysis) The Brazilian government's recent decisions regarding military purchases have sparked debates about the country's foreign
October 10, 2024
Brazil’s Defense Exports Hit $1.6 Billion, Setting 10-Year Record
Brazil achieved a remarkable milestone as its defense industry exports reached $1.6 billion between January and August 2024. This figure...
October 9, 2024
Colombia’s Army Expands Rapid Deployment Forces to Enhance National Security
The Colombian Army has unveiled plans to create six new Rapid Deployment Forces (FUDRAS). This move aims to strengthen
October 7, 2024
Peru’s Defense Dilemma: Homegrown Arms vs. Foreign Purchases
At the heart of Peru's latest political debate lies a crucial question: How should the country manage its defense industry?...
October 7, 2024
Gulf States Deny U.S. Airbase Access for Iran Operations, Reshaping Middle East Dynamics
Gulf States Deny U.S. Airbase Access for Iran Operations Reshaping Middle East Dynamics. Latest coverage and expert analysis from The...
October 6, 2024
The Potential Militarization of BRICS: Implications for Brazil’s Defense Strategy
(Analysis) The BRICS diplomatic bloc will convene in Russia later this month, with two of its members, Moscow and Tehran,...
October 5, 2024
Russia-Iran Alliance Escalates Red Sea Crisis with Potential Missile Deal
The Red Sea crisis has reignited as Houthi rebels resume attacks on ships with Russia potentially supplying missiles. Analysis from...
October 4, 2024
Avibras Rescue Plan: Merger and BNDES Support to Save Brazilian Defense Giant
The Brazilian defense company Avibras is at a crossroads. The firm, known for its missile and rocket launcher technology
October 4, 2024