Brazil Eyes Used F-16s Amid High Gripen Costs
Facing high costs of the Gripen program, the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) considers buying used American F-16 aircraft.
June 16, 2024Section
Defense Monitor
Weekly defense intelligence covering military, security, and defense industry developments across Latin America and Brazil.
Tensions Rise with U.S. Submarine’s Arrival in Cuban Waters
In a recent unfolding at Guantanamo Bay, the arrival of the US submarine USS Helena marks a notable moment in...
June 15, 2024
Having Severed Ties With Israel, Colombia Considers Swedish Gripen Jets
Colombia plans a major shift in military aviation, with President Petro discussing acquiring SAAB Gripen NG jets in Sweden. This...
June 14, 2024
Powerful Display: Russian Naval Might Anchors in Cuba
This week, the powerful Russian naval fleet sailed into Havana, marking a significant moment in global military posturing. This impressive...
June 14, 2024
Decade of Defense: The U.S.-Ukraine Security Pact and Its Implications
In a decisive summit in Italy, U.S. President Joe Biden and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky inked a pivotal ten-year security treaty.
June 13, 2024
Panama Secures Seat at UN Security Council’s High-Stakes Table
On January 1 Panama will take its place at the United Nations Security Council beginning its fifth term. Coverage and...
June 12, 2024
Israel Proposes Black Hawk Fleet to Modernize Argentine Army
Israeli firms have proposed equipping the Argentine Army with UH-60L Black Hawk helicopters. This initiative is designed to significantly enhance...
June 11, 2024
Brazil’s First Homegrown Supersonic Fighter Aircraft Takes Shape
In Brazil's Gavião Peixoto hangar, 300 kilometers from São Paulo, the F-39 Gripen, Brazil's first supersonic fighter jet, is coming...
June 10, 2024
Strategic Seas: Chile and Peru Forge Future Through Shipbuilding Summit
On June 4-6, the thirteenth Chile-Peru Bilateral Staff Meeting was held in Valparaíso, highlighting a leap in naval cooperation. Vice...
June 10, 2024