South Korea’s HHI inks deal to build four ships for Peru’s NavyThe 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.25 hours ago
Brazilian Air Force, Embraer launch study for surveillance fleetA military source tells Defense News that Brazil has started looking for options to replace its P-3AM Orion maritime patrol aircraft starting in 2031.7 days ago
Argentina to buy surplus F-16 jets from DenmarkDenmark is replacing its F-16 fleet with new F-35 jets, both of which are made by the American company Lockheed Martin.
Argentina’s new president seeks stronger military amid fiscal troublesPresident Luis Petri promised on the campaign trail to modernize the country’s defense force, but experts question whether this is possible.
Lockheed to upgrade Chilean Air Force’s F-16 jetsChilean military sources say the contract is simply the start of this upgrade program and that more spending and deals are likely.
Chile opens bidding for new wheeled armored vehiclesChile plans to award and finalize a contract within the first trimester of 2024.
Israel suspends defense sales to ColombiaThe move followed a heated exchange online between Colombia's president and an Israeli ambassador.
Argentina agrees to buy Leonardo AW109M helicoptersThe AW109Ms would be used by the Argentine Navy in a seagoing role aboard French-built Bouchard-class offshore patrol vessels.
Argentina eyes surplus CH-46 helicopters as Mi-17 replacementArgentina was unable to perform maintenance on its Mi-17s because of Russia's ongoing war against Ukraine.
Argentina buys P-3 Orion maritime patrol aircraft from NorwayThree are fitted for maritime surveillance, anti-submarine and anti-surface missions, and one is designed for search and rescue operations.