Latin American countries are known for their significant fleets of obsolete armored vehicles. For example, the Peruvian army is equipped with 96 AMX-13 tanks, originally developed in France in the late 1940s. Lima began acquiring these tanks in 1954, and they have remained in service ever since. Recently, Peru has sought to equip its tanks […]
Antigua Barbuda; ABDF inducts Piper Pa-31-350 Navajo Aircraft
On November 10, 2023, in a significant move to strengthen its aerial capabilities, the Antigua and Barbuda Defense Force integrated a new aircraft, the Piper Pa-31-350 Navajo/Chieftain, into its fleet. The aircraft was officially received in a ceremony at the V.C. Bird International Airport, located near the capital, St. John’s. Lieutenant Colonel Alando Michael highlighted […]
Ecuador; Army commissions 15 Turkish made Ural 4×4 armored vehicles
In a significant move to enhance its military strength, the Ecuadorian Armed Forces have recently acquired 15 Otokar Ural 4×4 tactical armored vehicles, adding to their existing fleet of Turkish-built Otokar combat vehicles. This acquisition was officially marked in a ceremony attended by Ecuadorian President Guillermo Lasso on November 17, 2023. The Otokar Ural 4×4 […]
Brazil; Navy MANSUP ER anti ship missiles from UAE’s EDGE
According to information published by EDGE on November 14, 2023, EDGE Group has secured a lucrative contract to provide the Brazilian Navy with cutting-edge surface-to-surface missile systems, valued at approximately AED 0.6 billion. The deal includes the extended-range National Surface Anti-Ship Missiles (MANSUP-ER) and a shorter-range variant of the system UAE EDGE has announced the […]
Chile; Air Force to upgrade its F-16s fighters
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co., Fort Worth, Texas, was awarded a $177,048,070 firm-fixed-price and a maximum amount to include a time and material ceiling amount of $100,000 on contract for F-16 Systems Program Office Foreign Military Sales support. This contract provides for Foreign Military Sales support to Chilean/Fuerza Aérea de Chile F-16 M6.6 Operational Flight Program […]
Brazil; Army commissions 30 surplus M577A2 CPV from US
As reported by the Brazilian Ministry of Defense on October 18, 2023, the Brazilian Army purchased 30 M577 A2 armored command vehicles from the United States Army. The delivery of these vehicles occurred on October 6th through the Foreign Military Sales program. The Command of the 5th Military Region was responsible for the unloading and […]
Peru; FAP seeking to buy Boeing 737NG VIP
Following the announcement by Peruvian President Dina Boluarte on the purchase of two Boeing transport aircraft for the Peruvian Air Force (FAP) in order to recover long-distance transport capabilities, the Ministry of Defense has revealed that the aircraft to be acquired will be two Boeing 737 NG (Next Generation) second-hand. The cost of the aircraft […]
El Salvador; 2024 defense & security budget set at $866 million
The Salvadoran government will allocate around $866 million in security and defense for next year. The budget will be slightly larger than this year’s ($838 million); In other words, 2024 implies an increase of $28 million, about 3.3% more than in 2023. However, President Nayib Bukele and his Security Cabinet requested budget reinforcements throughout this […]
Argentina; Navy purchases ex-Norwegian P3 Orion maritime patrol aircraft
On October 17, 2023, Argentina’s Ministry of Defense announced the acquisition of four P-3 Orion aircraft from the Norwegian Defense Materiel Agency (NDMA). Aimed at fortifying its maritime capabilities, the aircraft will primarily be used for surveillance and search and rescue operations in the South Atlantic, covering Argentina’s territorial waters and Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). […]
Argentina; U.S. approves sale of ex-Danish 24 F-16A/B
The U.S. Government has approved the transfer of a batch of 24 Lockheed Martin F-16A/B MLU Fighting Falcon aircraft from the Danish Air Force to the Argentine Air Force and four Norwegian Lockheed P-3C and P-3N Orion aircraft destined for the Argentine Navy. The confirmation of this transfer took place after the delivery of a […]