José Higuera

José Higuera is a Latin America correspondent for Defense News.

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The vessels are part of Peru’s ambitious program to modernize its naval surface fleet, which may involve the construction of 23 ships of different types.

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Brazilian Air Force, Embraer launch study for surveillance fleet

A military source tells Defense News that Brazil has started looking for options to replace its P-3AM Orion maritime patrol aircraft starting in 2031.

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Argentina’s president throws cold water on fighter jet program

The president’s statement follows the completed inspection and assessment by an Air Force team of a batch of secondhand F-16s offered by Denmark.

Brazilian court suspends Army deal for Centauro II armored vehicles

The service chose to buy 98 of the eight-wheel drive armored combat vehicles in a deal worth $946 million.

Brazilian Army chooses Italian armored vehicle Centauro II

The vehicle type will replace Brazil’s aging fleet of EE-9 Cascavel six-wheel drive armored vehicles equipped with 90mm guns.

Chile kicks off push for locally made training aircraft

The new Pillan 2 planes by ENAER will more closely resemble what students will find in modern-day combat aircraft, the company said.

Colombia inks deal that could see Damen build five Sigma frigates

The price for each fully fitted frigate is expected to be about $400 million.

Argentina eyes $664 million for fighter jets

Government-provided answers to lawmakers also revealed the aircraft that already went through a review and are under consideration.

Colombia relaunches plan to buy fighter jets

The decision may come as a surprise given the rhetoric earlier this year on the campaign trail.

Having visited Pakistan and China, is Argentina ready to buy the JF-17 jet?

Here's what we know about Argentina's progress so far in acquiring the JF-17 fighter, and its related goals for supporting local industry.

Argentina chooses to buy US-made Chinook over Russian Mi-26

Argentina has kicked-started the process for procuring four Boeing-made CH-47 Chinook heavy helicopters from the U.S., military sources in Buenos Aires have told Defense News.

Brazil prepares international competition for armed recon vehicle

The Brazilian Army has written up requirements for its next eight-wheel drive armored reconnaissance vehicle, following approval for the service to buy up to 221 of the platforms — each armed with a 105mm gun — according to sources and an Army document seen by Defense News.

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José Higuera

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The vessels are part of Peru’s ambitious program to modernize its naval surface fleet, which may involve the construction of 23 ships of different types.

A military source tells Defense News that Brazil has started looking for options to replace its P-3AM Orion maritime patrol aircraft starting in 2031.

The president’s statement follows the completed inspection and assessment by an Air Force team of a batch of secondhand F-16s offered by Denmark.

The service chose to buy 98 of the eight-wheel drive armored combat vehicles in a deal worth $946 million.

The vehicle type will replace Brazil’s aging fleet of EE-9 Cascavel six-wheel drive armored vehicles equipped with 90mm guns.

The new Pillan 2 planes by ENAER will more closely resemble what students will find in modern-day combat aircraft, the company said.

The price for each fully fitted frigate is expected to be about $400 million.

Government-provided answers to lawmakers also revealed the aircraft that already went through a review and are under consideration.

The decision may come as a surprise given the rhetoric earlier this year on the campaign trail.

Here's what we know about Argentina's progress so far in acquiring the JF-17 fighter, and its related goals for supporting local industry.

Argentina has kicked-started the process for procuring four Boeing-made CH-47 Chinook heavy helicopters from the U.S., military sources in Buenos Aires have told Defense News.

The Brazilian Army has written up requirements for its next eight-wheel drive armored reconnaissance vehicle, following approval for the service to buy up to 221 of the platforms — each armed with a 105mm gun — according to sources and an Army document seen by Defense News.

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