The commissioning of the domestically manufactured icebreaker Almirante Viel marks the latest addition to a series of new ships acquired by South American navies to enhance their presence in Antarctic waters. According to the Chilean Ministry of National Defense, the new icebreaker Almirante Viel was “the first vessel of its type built in South America” […]
Brazil; Army issues tender for special engineering vehicles
On July 22, 2024, the Brazilian Army Commission in Washington (CEBW), under the Office of the Commander, announced a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the procurement of eighteen robust special engineering vehicles (VE ENG). This initiative aims to bolster the army’s infrastructure construction and maintenance capabilities. These new vehicles, based on the TATRA T-815 type […]
Colombia; Army selects MK 18 RIS II rifle
The Colombian Army (EJC) has selected the 5.56×45 millimeter Daniel Defense MK 18 RIS II rifle for its Special Forces units. As reported, a first batch of 44 units will be acquired. The quality and design of the weapon were decisive in its choice, having also been tested by members of the special groups, in […]
Colombia; FAC orders DHC-6 Twin Otter planes.
At the Farnborough Airshow 2024, the Colombian Air Force announced the signing of an agreement with De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited for the acquisition of eight new DHC-6 Twin Otter aircraft. These planes are intended to strengthen the fleet of the National Air Service (SATENA), with the first deliveries scheduled for the end of […]
Peru; FAP and CONIDA launch PeruSat-2 Recce satellite program
The Peruvian satellite is about to complete eight years of active service out of a projected useful life of ten years In a joint effort between the National Commission for Aerospace Research and Development, Conida, and the Peru Air Force (FAP), the first steps are being taken to prepare the timely replacement of the PeruSat-1 […]
Paraguay; Government confirms Super-Tucano buy from Brazil
The purchase will be financed by the Development Bank of Brazil Oscar González, has ratified the intention to buy six Embraer A-29 Super Tucano for a total of 97 million dollars. The purchase will be financed by Brazil’s Bandes (Development Bank), in a plan similar to the one that Uruguay would be using to buy […]
Peru; PAF to relaunch tender for 12 SAR helicopters
The Peru Air Force has reactivated the executive phase of the Public Investment Project called Recovery of Operational Capacity for the Support of Search, Assistance and Rescue (SAR) Operations, which aims to acquire 12 SAR (Search And Rescue) helicopters to modernize the inventory of Air Group No. 3, a unit based at the Callao Air […]
Mexico; Army launches anti-armor rockets launcher tender
One of the main features requested for this purchase is that the rocket launchers have a minimum penetration power of 300 mm. in hardened steel In the case of the winning company, a unit price for the rocket launchers of 46,386 pesos was established, the best offer among the participating companies. Through the General Directorate […]
Haiti; US dispatches equipment to restore public order
On July 8, 2024, two C17 Globemaster cargo planes from the US Air Force delivered several MaxxPro armored vehicles, along with two Humvees and several trailers to Toussaint Louverture International Airport, marking a new phase of international support for Haiti under a multinational mission led by Kenya. This initiative comes as the United Nations has […]
Peru; Air Force launches next generation fighter jet tender
The Peruvian Air Force (FAP) is setting the stage for a major overhaul of its combat fleet. General Carlos Enrique Chávez Cateriano, the commanding general of the FAP, announced on July 8, 2024, that a comprehensive market study for new fighter jets has been concluded. The FAP has shortlisted three international manufacturers that meet their […]