In early March 2024, Venezuela incorporated the Skyfend Hunter SHH100 anti-drone device into the arsenal of the Comprehensive Aerospace Defense Command (Codai) of the National Armed Forces. Engineered by the Chinese company Skyfend Technology, this portable system is adept at detecting, identifying, locating, and neutralizing unauthorized drones, addressing a growing concern in aerial security. The […]
Brazil; Army shortlist 4 finalists in VOA 155mm mobile artillery gun tender
The Brazilian Army, through its Logistics Command (COLOG), has revealed the contenders for its Wheeled Self-Propelled Artillery Vehicle (WSPA) project. This announcement highlights the candidates that meet the detailed criteria specified in the project’s tender. The models still in contention include China’s SH15, Irael’s ATMOS, France’s CAESAR, and the Czech Zuzana 2. The technical specifications […]
Argentina; Army considers US M1126 Stryker IFV
According to Zona Militar on February 19, 2024, the Argentinian Army is currently regarding the acquisition of the M1126 Stryker Infantry Carrier Vehicle (ICV) from the United States amidst the ongoing evaluation of Wheeled Armored Combat Vehicles (VCBR). This proposition, initially presented by the US government in 2020, has regained attention within Argentina’s new Ministry […]
Argentina; Air Force commissions 2nd. ERJ-140LR aircraft
The Argentine Air Force received its second Embraer ERJ 140 LR (Long Range). The aircraft, acquired in November 2023, arrived at the Aeroparque Military Airport (AMA) located at the Jorge Newbery Airport in Buenos Aires. This is a bidding process awarded to the North American company Regional One Inc. For a total of 6,856,200 dollars […]
Peru appoints new defense minister
Retired Major General Walter Astudillo takes over from Jorge Luis Chavez Cresta The Government of Peru has appointed retired Major General Walter Enrique Astudillo Chávez as the new Minister of Defense. Aspart of a refreshment from the Council of Ministers, Defense has replaced Jorge Luis Chávez Cresta. Changes have also been made in the portfolios […]
Mexico; Army orders HUMVEE and pickup trucks
The project includes more than 1,300 high-mobility 4×4 Humvee multipurpose vehicles and 1,000 4×4 double-cab pick-up trucks Through an investment program called ‘Replacement of vehicles with 15 or more years of Army and F.A.M. service, second phase’ and published on the website of the Ministry of Finance and Public Credit (SHCP), the Mexican Army requests […]
Guyana; 2024 defense budget rises to US$ 188 Million
The South American country will invest $188.3 million to strengthen its military capabilities in 2024 According to official information, and in light of the growing threats to national sovereignty perpetuated by Venezuela at the end of last year, Ali stressed the importance of boosting the capabilities of the Defense Force and presenting a more refined […]
Bahamas; Maritime Police accepts four patrol boats donated by the US
The U.S. Government donated four Safe 27 Full Cabin patrol boats and other equipment, valued at $1.8 million, to the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF). The vessels were acquired through a joint effort between the Royal Bahamas Police Force and the U.S. Bureau of International Narcotics & Law Enforcement Affairs, and will be operated by […]
Ecuador; Army receives surplus Black Hawk helicopter from US
In accordance with the agreements for the transfer of Russian-made (or ex-Soviet) material signed last January, the United States will deliver an undetermined number of Sikorsky UH-60A/L Black Hawk helicopters to Ecuador. The transfer of these aircraft is in turn due to the transfer of the Russian Helicopters Mil-Mi-171 and 17-1V of the Ecuadorian Army, […]
Honduras; Police commission first Israeli SandCats MRAP
The Secretary of State of the Honduran Security Office, Gustavo Sánchez, handed over the first two Sandcat armored vehicles to the National Police.It is a fleet of 10 vehicles that will help safeguard the lives of police officers in the work of Security in the country. The so-called Black Mamba Sandcat, or police armadillo, has […]