Peru Advances in Disaster Management with New Data Center
Peru's Defense Ministry, led by Major General Walter Astudillo Chávez, inaugurated a modern data center at Cenepred.
February 23, 2024Section
Defense Monitor
Weekly defense intelligence covering military, security, and defense industry developments across Latin America and Brazil.
Brazil’s 2,000 Soldier Deployment Boosts Fight Against Border Crime
Brazil and Paraguay have teamed up in Operation Ágata Fronteira Oeste II, targeting nearly 130 million reais in illicit activities
February 22, 2024
Pakistan Navy Enhances Force with Advanced Submarines
Pakistan Navy expands with Hangor-class submarine, featuring advanced Chinese tech, cruise missiles, and Air-Independent Propulsion (AIP)
February 21, 2024
Ecuador Refuses to Send Russian Weapons to U.S.
Ecuador's Gabriela Sommerfeld announced on February 19th that the country will not send Russian military equipment to the U.S.
February 20, 2024
Spain’s Furor Sets Sail for Gulf of Guinea Mission
Spain recently dispatched the naval vessel Furor from Cartagena Arsenal, heading for the Gulf of Guinea with a 74-member crew.
February 19, 2024
Mexico’s Military Modernizes Fleet
Mexico's Army is seeking a significant investment to modernize its fleet. They've requested about $655 million to update vehicles
February 16, 2024
Strengthened Security Pact Between Nicaragua and Mexico
The Nicaraguan Army and Mexico's National Defense and Navy Departments have solidified their partnership. This is through a Memorandum
February 15, 2024
U.S. Army Shifts Focus From FARA to Unmanned Technologies
In 2019, the US Army embarked on the Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) program, aiming to modernize aerial reconnaissance.
February 14, 2024
Embraer and Mahindra Forge Alliance on C-390 Millennium for India
Embraer Defense & Security partners with Mahindra Defence Systems, targeting India's need for multi-mission medium transport aircraft
February 13, 2024