On April 9, 2025, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Ministry of Public Security of the Republic of Panama and the Department of Defense of the United States of America. The document establishes a framework for cooperative security activities in Panama and formalizes mutual understandings related to the presence and operations of […]
Peru; Defense minister announces shift to local industries for supply of armed forces needs
Peru’s Minister of Defense, Walter Astudillo, has referred to the shift in the modernization program of the equipment of the Peruvian Armed Forces. The official has ratified the decision to move away from isolated purchases of weapons systems and military equipment to concentrate on the promotion of the local defense industry, under the leadership of […]
Ecuador; MoD orders M4A1 5.56mm rifles from the United States.
On April 1, 2025, the U.S. Department of State approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Ecuador for M4A1 rifles and related support at an estimated value of $64 million. Ecuador has requested to purchase M4A1 rifles along with non-Major Defense Equipment (non-MDE) items, including Magpul PMAG magazines, technical manuals, training, and […]
Chile; Enaer proposes to develop and produce drones for the armed services
The National Aeronautics Company (Enaer) submitted to the Ministry of National Defense of Chile a proposal to carry out a technical and financial feasibility study that allows the manufacture of drones with a view to meeting the needs of the Armed Forces and the national civilian market. In an interview published on the Pucará Defensa portal, Enaer’s executive director, Henry Cleveland, said that talks […]
Panama; Air Force orders its first fleet of A-29 combat aircraft
Panama has ordered four Embraer A-29 Super Tucano light attack and advanced training aircraft, adding a combat air platform to its National Aeronaval Service for the first time, the Brazilian manufacturer said here on April 2. The order raises Embraer’s operators of the single-turboprop aircraft to 21, including eight in Latin American countries, the company […]
Chile; Navy orders Turkish CMS for M-Class Frigate
Chilean Navy’s M-class frigates to receive Havelsan’s Advent combat management system The Chilean Navy and Havelsan signed an agreement to integrate the Türkiye company’s Advent combat management system (CMS) into the National Squadron’s FF-15 Almirante Blanco Encalada and FF-18 Almirante Riveros M-class multipurpose frigates. According to Havelsan, the CMS Advent was selected by the Chilean […]
Argentina; Air Force to receive locally-made IA-100B Malvina trainer
On March 21, 2025, Valen Aviation Photos took the first images of the initial prototype of the IA-100B Malvina trainer aircraft on the flight line of the Fábrica Argentina de Aviones (FAdeA) in Córdoba, Argentina. The IA-100B is under development to serve as a primary trainer for the Argentine Air Force (Fuerza Aérea Argentina, FAA). […]
Panama; SENAN orders six A-29 Super Tucano attack aircraft from Brazil
On March 12, 2025, Panama approved a $197 million procurement plan to acquire six aircraft for the National Aeronaval Service (Senan). This purchase includes four A-29 Super Tucano light attack aircraft from Embraer for over $78 million and two C-295 transport aircraft from Airbus Defense and Space for more than $109 million. The government states […]
Colombia; Army tests new SuperSix 40mm grenade launcher
The South African company Milkor, represented in Colombia by Kriegsgott Group SAS, showcased the capabilities of its SuperSix MRGL 40mm multiple grenade launcher at the Tolemaida Military Base. On March 12, officers, non-commissioned officers, and special units of the Colombian Army conducted live-fire tests with the latest variant of Milkor’s 40mm multiple grenade launcher series. […]
Colombia; Air Force shows interest in Turkish TB3 UCAV
The Colombian Aerospace Force travels to Turkey to study the operational capabilities of the TB3 UAV The FAC’s interest in the Turkish prototype comes in the context of several offers of drones that operate at medium altitudes and with great autonomy Senior officers of the Cofac of the Colombian Aerospace Force (FAC) traveled to Turkey […]