The Brazilian Army analyzes proposals to acquire new self-propelled combat armored vehicles All proposed systems feature a NATO-standard 155 mm howitzer, with 52 calibers and the ability to use modern long-range and guided munitions In the middle of last year and as part of the Army’s Strategic Armored Forces Program (Prg EE F BId), the […]
Argentina; Army modernization programs for 2024
In a series of ambitious initiatives aimed at modernizing its armed forces, Argentina is now focusing on enhancing its land military capabilities for 2024. These projects include updating existing equipment and acquiring new materials. A key project for the army is the modernization of the VC TAM 2C-A2 medium tank. This program, aimed at renovating […]
Colombia; US donates 25 tactical drones to the Army
The Colombian soldiers will have a surveillance system that will allow them to accurately reconnoiter the terrain and the environment The Colombian Army (EJC) — through its Air Assault Aviation Division (Davaa) — has received 25 Skydio X2D drones. The new systems were donated by the U.S. Embassy in Colombia and its International Narcotics and […]
Brazil; Navy commissions 2nd. Scorpene-class submarine
On January 12th, the second of the four Scorpène submarines of the ProSub program was commissioned by the Brazilian Navy at the Itaguaí Naval base, in presence of José Mucio Monteiro, Brazilian minister of defence and Emmanuel Chiva, French General Delegate for Armaments. The Humaitá has been built entirely in Brazil by Itaguaí Construções Navais […]
El Salvador; Army now operates four RQ-20 Puma UAV
The Salvadoran military has expanded its surveillance capabilities by adding four AeroVironment RQ-20 Puma Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). The Salvadoran Ministry of Defense officially announced this acquisition. The Salvadoran Defense Minister, Vice Admiral René Merino, during the handover, stated: “We are equipping the Task Force Sumpul, the Tridente Naval Task Force, and the Special Anti-Terrorist […]
Mexico; Air Force selects C-130J as heavy transport aircraft
The acquisition of two C-130J aircraft will have logistical support for one year and training for flight crews, cargo managers, ground personnel, maintenance technicians and a familiarization course for management personnel. The Mexican Air Force (FAM) only had two operational aircraft to conduct heavy transport operations in 2023. Although in 2024 it is expected that […]
Bolivia; MoD approves purchase of two SAR helicopters
On November 29, 2023, Bolivia’s President, Luis Alberto Arce Catacora, took a step to enhance the country’s emergency response capabilities by signing the Decreto Supremo N° 5074. This decree approves the provision of two multipurpose helicopters to the Bolivian Air Force for preferential use in civil defense, disaster response, emergencies, and other activities that benefit […]
Jamaica; Coast Guard commissions new patrol boat
The Jamaica Defence Force commissioned the Damen Stan Patrol Patrol Vessel HMJS Norman Manley (CG 427) 2607 (Spa 4207) and was officially incorporated into the Coast Guard fleet operating three other units of the same class. As reported by Infodefensa.com,the vessel arrived in the Caribbean country from Vietnam aboard a heavy cargo ship on November […]
Peru; Army selects Israeli Arad 7 assault rifle
The Fábrica de Armas y Municiones del Ejército S.A.C. (FAME SAC) has recently defended its decision to select the ARAD 7, 7.62×51 mm assault rifle for the Peruvian Army. This stance follows criticisms from local media and members of the Peruvian Congress, who convened a session of the National Defense and Interior Order Commission to […]
Uruguay; US to donate Mamba Mk7 4×4 armored vehicles
The Uruguayan Army is set to receive a significant boost in its military capabilities with the acquisition of MRAP Mamba Mk7 vehicles. This development comes as the United States, in a gesture of military cooperation, has agreed to donate these advanced armored vehicles to Uruguay. The selection process for the company responsible for constructing and […]