The Colombian Army (EJC) maintains its interest in the BAE Systems M-109A5+ 155×52 mm self-propelled artillery system. It should be recalled that in the recent past, the EJC and the company BAE Systems held discussions for the possible transfer of this howitzer in the A5+ version. It has initial speed measurement radars and a remote […]
Brazil; Army Aviation to order 12 UH-60M helicopters from US
The total estimated cost is $950 million and includes the acquisition of Major Defense Equipment and other equipment and services The U.S. Department of State has determined the approval of a possibleForeign Military Sale to the Government of Brazil of UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters and related logistical and program support elements. It will be for […]
Argentina; Navy negotiates submarines buy from Germany or France
According to information published by Defensa on May 20, 2024, for the first time under the current Argentine administration, Chief of Cabinet Nicolás Posse addressed the Senate to outline the government’s defense policies. During a marathon session lasting several hours, Posse fielded numerous questions about the administration’s stance on national defense. Posse revealed that Argentina […]
Argentina; Air Force looking for KC-135 tankers for its new F-16
Argentina is progressing in its strategic development to enhance the operational capabilities of its air fleet by initiating the process to acquire Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker aerial refueling aircraft. This strategic move aims to extend the range of the recently acquired F-16 fighters of the Argentine Air Force (FAA). A detailed report submitted to the Argentine […]
Peru: Naval aviation inducts two KingAir-350 MPA
The units will reinforce naval capacity to patrol maritime jurisdictions and Ecuador will also receive an example of the same type Under a contract award from the U.S. Army’s Redstone Arsenal Contracting Command to U.S. conglomerate Textron Aviation, the Peruvian Navy will receive two Beechcraft King Air 360 ER MPA maritime patrol aircraft. In the […]
Chile; Navy launches Dauphin helicopter replacement plan
The initiative is in the pre-investment stage and includes aircraft capable of carrying out rescues on the high seas and in extreme weather The Commander in Chief of the Chilean Navy, Admiral Juan Andrés De la Maza, indicated that his institution has the Bustard project underway, which contemplates the replacement of Airbus AS365 Dauphin (HH-65) […]
Argentina; Navy urgently need new sub, multi-role ship and helicopters
Argentine Navy Evaluates Acquisition of Submarines, Multipurpose Vessels and Helicopters The head of the Cabinet of Ministers, Nicolás Posse, indicated that proposals are being studied but the deadlines for incorporation have not yet been defined In his first management report presented to the Argentine Senate, the head of the Cabinet of Ministers, Nicolás Posse, indicated […]
Uruguay; Government approves procurement of new OPV
The contract is for 82.3 million euros and the first vessel is expected to be sailing in 18 months and the second a year later The Minister of Defense of Uruguay, Armando Castaingdebat, confirmed after his appearance before the Defense Commission of the Uruguayan Senate, that the President of the Republic, Luis Lacalle Pou, has […]
El Salvador; China to provide excess equipment to the armed forces
According to the Chinese ambassador to El Salvador, Zhang Yanhui, withthe arrival of the Chinese military attaché in El Salvador in the coming months, cooperation between the two countries will begin to flow. Among other projects, a new and modern library has already been received and a new stadium is under construction. However, the ambassador […]
Chile; Carabineros accepts French Bastion 4×4 MRAPS
On May 6, 2024, Chile’s national police force, the Carabineros, integrated the first Arquus-Defense Bastion 4×4 armored personnel carriers (APCs) into their fleet. Announced by Chile’s Undersecretariat of the Interior, this procurement aims to enhance the operational capabilities and response times of police patrols, especially in the southern Macrozona Sur region of Chile. The Undersecretary […]