On April 18, 2024, the US State Department approved a potential Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Argentina for an unspecified number of Basler BT-67 aircraft and associated logistical and program support, with an estimated value of $143 million. The Basler BT-67 aircraft is a complete modernization of the Douglas DC-3, involving the replacement […]
Venezuela; Navy unveils Iranian CM-90 anti-ship missiles
According to information published by the Venezuelan MoD on April 16, 2024, the Bolivarian Navy has officially added new CM-90 anti-ship missiles of Iranian origin to its arsenal. The confirmation came during an official visit by Venezuela’s Minister of Defense, Padrino López, and was widely broadcast through videos and images. The new missiles, part of […]
Argentina; Air Force seals $300 million deal for 24 F-16 jets from Denmark
Argentina inked a deal for 24 F-16 jets for its air force from Denmark for some $300 million, the government said on Tuesday. President Javier Milei and Defense Minister Luis Petri announced the purchase in a video posted on X. “With these new aircraft we are taking a transcendental step in our defense policy,” Petri […]
Chile; Army awards Leopard 2A4 MBT to ASELSAN
According to an announcement on the X Account of Junsupreme dated April 11, 2024, the Turkish defense company ASELSAN has been awarded a contract to upgrade the Leopard 2A4 main battle tanks of the Chilean Army. This strategic upgrade will significantly enhance the tanks’ combat efficiency and sensor capabilities. The 2023 Military Balance reports that […]
Ecuador ; Army receives its initial t MBombe AFV from South Africa
The South American country’s army will deploy its Mbombe in surveillance and control operations on its northern border The Ecuadorian Army received the first units of its new Paramount Group MBombe Type 6×6 armored vehicle (with an olive green paint scheme). This South African-made vehicle is a 6×6 that has the capacity to carry up […]
Colombia; Air Force signs SR-560 ISR aircraft upgrade contract
The Colombian Air Force (FAC) has contracted the modernization of its Cessna Citation IV SR-560 Tracker aircraft. The aircraft have completed 15 years of continuous service in the country. As reported, the company Albatross Indústria Aeronáutica Ltda will carry out the process at its facilities in Brazil. Two SR-560s will be upgraded with new […]
Brazil; Army to trial Turkish Kaplan MT tank
According to the X account @SavunmaSanayiST, the medium tank Kaplan MT, also known as Harimau, is on its way for trials in Brazil. Since its prototype was unveiled at the IDEF 2017 defense exhibition in Istanbul, Turkey, the Kaplan MT, designed by FNSS and PT Pindad, has only secured an order for 18 units, exclusively […]
Argentina; Advanced negotiations to acquire Danish F-16
Argentina is nearing the finalization of a deal to acquire 24 used F-16 fighter jets from Denmark, marking significant progress for its air force after years of searching for financially viable alternatives. The quest for a suitable replacement for its Mirage aircraft, which were retired in 2015, was hampered by a British veto on equipment […]
Chile; Carabineros to receive 4 Hunter TR-12 armored vehicles from Colombia
As published by the Defense Website “InfoDefensa” on March 18, 2024, Colombia will deliver to Chilean Carabineros (Police force) four Hunter TR-12 4×4 armored vehicles designed and manufactured by the Company Armor International based in Colombia. The vehicle is already in service with Colombian and Suriname armed forces. Defense cooperation between Chile and Colombia extends […]
Guyana; MoD orders two Do-228NG from India
The South American country has signed a financing agreement for the purchase of aircraft manufactured under license by Hindustan Aeronautics The Government of Guyana has signed a $23.27 million financing agreement with the Export-Import Bank of India (Eximbank) for the purchase of two aircraft for the Defence Force. The event took place in Georgetown on […]