According to a PR published by IDV on July 8, 2024, the Brazilian Army, through the Army Manufacturing Directorate, has formalized an agreement with IDV to supply 420 LMV-BR 2 (Light Multirole Vehicle) units over the next decade. The initial deliveries are scheduled for 2026. This procurement, involving the locally named “Guaicurus” vehicles, includes two […]
Peru; PAF mulls buy Korean FA-50 jets, and also KF-21 Boromae stealth jets
According to Pucara Defense on July 1, 2024, the Peruvian government is negotiating with South Korea and Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) to acquire between 20 and 24 FA-50 light combat aircraft for approximately $780 million. In addition to this significant investment, Peru is also considering joining the KF-21 fifth-generation fighter program, which could further modernize […]
Brazil; Army launches medium/high altitude air defense program
On June 21, 2024, the Brazilian Army issued Ordinance EME/C Ex. No. 1.338/2024, which authorizes the launch of the Medium/High Altitude Air Defense Artillery System Project (Pjt Sis AAAe Me Altu/G Altu). This initiative is part of the Army’s Strategic Program for Air Defense (Prg EE DAAe). This announcement surprised the Brazilian defense market. Until […]
Colombia; National police commissions Chinese drones
The Colombian National Police (PNC) has acquired the DJI Enterprise Matrice 350K drone system. These drones integrated approximately 45 days ago, are operated by highly trained technicians from the Police Aviation Unit. They are used for tactical missions, including intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance in Bogotá. The Matrice 350 RTK is an enhanced flagship drone platform […]
Uruguay; US donates Osprea Mamba Mk7 vehicles for UN peace keeping force
The units, destined for the Home Army, will be assigned to an Immediate Reaction Force at the service of the UN 13 of the 14 MRAP Osprea Mamba Mk7 vehicles donated by the United States and destined for the National Army arrived in Uruguay. The additional unit, a recuperate, will arrive next October. The Mamba […]
Bolivia; Army unveils Chinese drones
The Bolivian Army acquired remotely piloted aerial vehicles and satellite communications equipment in order to incorporate the latest technologies for the fulfillment of its mission. The new equipment was presented at the commemorative ceremony of the 87th anniversary of the Communications Arm and the 51st anniversary of the Communications Command, which took place in the […]
Brazil; BAF orders Two GM200 MM/A radars from France
The Brazilian Air Force (FAB) has strengthened its aerial capabilities by acquiring Thales’ Ground Master 200 Multi-mission All-in-one (GM200 MM/A) tactical air surveillance radars. This acquisition, facilitated by the Department of Airspace Control (DECEA) through the Airspace Control System Implementation Commission (CISCEA), is aimed at significantly improving Brazil’s air surveillance and ground-based air defense (GBAD) […]
Brazil; Army receives Spike LR missiles from Israel
The shipment, which included the 100 anti-tank missiles in their storage boxes, 10 operator training simulators and 10 functional launchers, was loaded onto a Brazilian Air Force Embraer KC-390 Millennium aircraft at the Ovda Air Base in southern Israel on June 17, and returned to Brazil shortly thereafter.
Colombia; First occurrence of soldiers injured in a drone attack
The General Command of the Colombian Military Forces (CGFM) has reported that three soldiers were injured following a drone attack by FARC-EP dissidents in the southwest of the country. The events occurred on June 12, when at 12:30 pm, the Army’s Bisonte-2 unit was attacked three times by drones that launched – under the pendulum […]
Guyana; Coast Guard accepts new Metal Shark patrol boat
The Guyana Defence Force commissioned the patrol vessel GDFS Shahoud (1039) of the type 115 Defiant built by the American Metal Shark, at its shipyard in Franklin (Alabama). The flagging ceremony, which took place on June 11 at the Coast Guard base Ruimveldt Greater Georgetown, was led by President Irfaan Ali, accompanied by the Chief […]