Brazil’s Army Chief is Fostering Strategic Advances With China
In an exclusive interview with Estadão, General Tomás Ribeiro Paiva, Chief of the Brazilian Army, emphasized deepening strategic ties with...
June 7, 2024Section
Defense Monitor
Weekly defense intelligence covering military, security, and defense industry developments across Latin America and Brazil.
Russian Warships to Dock in Havana Next Week
Next week, Havana's skyline will transform as four Russian naval ships, including a nuclear submarine, make their approach.
June 7, 2024
Strategic Waters: US Aircraft Carrier Anchors in Chile for Key Military Drills
On June 4, the impressive USS George Washington, escorted by the frigate FF-15 Almirante Blanco Encalada, arrived in Punta Arenas....
June 6, 2024
Ecuador Mobilizes Further to Quell Manta’s Rising Crime
In Manta, Ecuador, a significant security operation is underway, spearheaded by the nation's top military and police leaders.
June 6, 2024
Colombia Halts Millitary Helicopter Purchase: A Strategic Shift
Colombia has paused its plan to buy three Leonardo AW-139M helicopters for the National Army (EJC). This decision impacts a...
June 5, 2024
Border Watch: Dominican Republic Bolsters Security Amid Haitian Unrest
The Dominican Republic has ramped up its military strength along the Haitian border deploying over a thousand. Coverage and analysis...
June 4, 2024
Forward March: Brazil’s Armed Forces Embrace Women in Combat Roles
In a groundbreaking shift Brazil is preparing to allow women to assume combat roles within the Armed Forces by 2025....
June 3, 2024
Turkey’s Defense Industry: A Global Player Emerges
(Analysis) Turkey's defense industry has transformed over the past fifty years becoming a significant global player. Analysis from The Rio...
June 1, 2024
Alarm Bells in Europe: NATO’s Air Defense Dilemma
NATO, a powerful military alliance, has just 5% of the air force strength it needs to defend its Eastern European...
May 31, 2024