Venezuela Enhances Military in 2023
In 2023, Venezuela's Armed Forces focused on modernizing its military arsenal across the Army, Navy, Air Force, and National Guard.
December 27, 2023Section
Defense Monitor
Weekly defense intelligence covering military, security, and defense industry developments across Latin America and Brazil.
Peru Enhances Navy with Submarine Overhaul
SIMA Callao is finalizing the overhaul of the BAP Chipana submarine by early January and will soon begin dockside and...
December 26, 2023
UK Sends Warship to Guyana Amid Esequibo Dispute
In January 2024, the UK will dispatch the HMS Trent warship to Guyana, signaling support amid a dispute with Venezuela.
December 24, 2023
Chile-China: Advancing Antarctic Cooperation
A couple of days ago, the Chilean Antarctic Institute and the Chinese Arctic and Antarctic Administration renewed their MoU.
December 23, 2023
AMX Ghibli: Brazil-Italy’s Sky Champion
Born from a Brazil-Italy partnership in the 1980s, the AMX Ghibli has cemented its dedicated ground attack jet role.
December 21, 2023
Brazilian Military Invests in Modern Helicopters for Amazon Surveillance
In December, Brazil's Army delegation visited the U.S. Army Security Assistance Command at Alabama's Redstone Arsenal.
December 20, 2023
Brazil Boosts Northern Border Defense with Advanced Missiles
In response to escalating tensions in South America, Brazil has advanced its deployment of troops and equipment to the northern...
December 19, 2023
Opinion: Navigating Brazil’s Naval Power Decline
The decline in Brazil's naval power represents a significant threat to its national security, as analyzed by Paulo Maia.
December 17, 2023
Venezuela’s New Military Zone in Disputed Esequibo Area
Venezuela's President, Nicolás Maduro, has created a new military zone called "Zona de Defensa Integral (ZODI) Guayana Esequiba."
December 16, 2023