The Special Joint Budget Committee, made up of senators and deputies of the National Congress, rejected the resources contemplated in the National Budget Bill for 2025 for item 11 of the Ministry of National Defense of Chile, made up of the Armed Forces, administrative support agencies and other departments. The vote had to be repeated […]
Colombia; Government commits to buy Gripen fighters.
Colombia is taking a decisive step toward modernizing its air fleet by committing to the purchase of JAS Gripen fighter jets from Saab, a leading Swedish defense company. According to reports from Ekot, the Swedish public radio news service, this purchase agreement, though not yet officially confirmed, is on the verge of finalization. This acquisition, […]
Colombia; Police selects Sig Sauer SIG-516 rifles
The Colombian National Police (PNC) has acquired 735 new German rifles of the Sig Sauer Sig-516 type of 5.56×45 millimeters, as well as a significant batch of spare parts. According to Alex Carrillo, technical and financial specialist in this type of process, the contract between the Police and the company Sig Sauer INC indicates the […]
Chile; Carabineros launches tender for the supply of 10,583 9mm Pistols
The acquisition is part of the equipment initiatives for the new institutional uniform that includes 55.8 million dollars The 2025 Budget Bill, currently being processed in the National Congress, allocates an estimated total amount of 6 million dollars to the Carabineros de Chile for the acquisition of 10,583 9×19 mm caliber pistols. According to the […]
Ecuador; Army inducts Chinese QBZ-97 rifle
The Ecuadorian Army has incorporated into operational service the Chinese-made Norinco QBZ-97 5.56x45mm bull-pup, export version of the 5.6x32mm DBP87 QBZ95. The QBZ-97s have been used in the XVII Urban Combat Course and IV International, modified for use in the training simulator. These rifles are characterized by a gas intake action system and rotary lock […]
Uruguay; MoD awards Spanish shipyard to build two OPVs
According to information published by Infodefensa on October 17, 2024, the Uruguayan government has officially approved the bank guarantees presented by the Galician shipyard Cardama, marking the final step before construction begins on two offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) for the Uruguayan Navy. With this approval, the process can now move forward, and the shipyard is […]
Argentina; MoD negotiates buy of three Scorpene-class submarines
According to information published by Zona Militar on October 3, 2024, ongoing negotiations between Argentina and France appear to be progressing towards the acquisition of three Scorpene-class attack submarines. The deal, reportedly valued at over $2 billion, is under discussion between the Argentine government and French defense contractor Naval Group. The advancement in talks coincides […]
Panama; Air Force interested in TP-75 Dulus training and patrol plane
A delegation from Panama’s National Aeronaval Service (Senam) visited the Dominican Republic at the end of September to explore the possibility of acquiring the TP-75 Dulus training and patrol aircraft, which is assembled at the Caribbean country’s Air Force facilities. The Panamanian commission, headed by the director general of Senam, Commander Luis Antonio De Gracia, […]
Brazil; Navy and local Siatt promote export of MANSUP-ER missiles in Lat-Am.
Brazil aims to sell the 200-km-range Mansup ER anti-ship missile to the Chilean Navy One of the attractions is its price, which is 20% to 30% cheaper than other missiles in that category The company Sistemas Integrados de Alto Teor Tecnológico (Siatt) and the Brazilian Navy hope to sell to countries such as Chile, Ecuador […]
Chile; Police opts for Glock Gen.5 pistols
Chilean Investigative Police Strengthen Arsenal with Acquisition of 1,200 Glock Gen5 Pistols. The Chilean Investigative Police (PDI) has initiated a weapons renewal program with the acquisition of 1,200 Glock Gen5 pistols in 9×19 mm caliber. The tender process, which began in July 2024, culminated in the signing of a contract with Importadora y Comercial Mir […]