Brazil

Apr- 2025 -

4 April

Sea

HMS Albion, a Landing Platform Dock (LPD), is shown operating near the coast of Norway as part of Exercise Hairspring in 2008.

Rojoef Manuel

UK Signs Agreement to Transfer Albion Amphibious Warfare Vessels to Brazil

The UK has signed an agreement to pursue the transfer of its Albion-class landing platform docks to the Brazilian Navy.

Mar- 2025 -

20 March

Americas

Ecuadorian Armed Forces members attend a ceremony welcoming the arrival of a C-130H Hercules to the Ecuadorian Air Force in Latacunga, Ecuador, March 25, 2024. The ceremony, which included top Ecuadorian military and civilian leaders, marked a new milestone in Ecuador’s participation in the National Guard Bureau State Partnership Program, which has paired Ecuador and the Kentucky National Guard for mutual military cooperation. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Phil Speck)

Staff Writer With AFP

Ecuador Calls for Security Help From US, European Troops

Ecuador's president has called for the United States, Brazil and European nations to deploy troops to help his violence-wracked country win a "war" against drug gangs.

Jan- 2025 -

20 January

Americas

Joe Saballa

Brazilian Army Strengthens Arsenal With Turkish Heavy Machine Guns

The Brazilian Army has selected Turkish-made M2HB heavy machine guns to enhance its combat capabilities and modernize its arsenal.

17 January

Europe

Joe Saballa

UK Plans to Sell Two Royal Navy Warships, Brazil Tipped as Likely Buyer

The British government is considering the sale of two aging Royal Navy warships to free up funds for its defense modernization projects.

16 January

Americas

The border bend of the Parana River. The sky and the forest on the banks of the river.

Giulia Bernacchi

Uruguay Procures Five A-29 Super Tucanos From Embraer

The Uruguayan Air Force has acquired five A-29 Super Tucano aircraft and integrated logistics services from Brazilian firm Embraer.

Dec- 2024 -

26 December

Europe

Giulia Bernacchi

Embraer Opens New Facility in Portugal Serving Europe and NATO

Brazilian firm Embraer has opened its new subsidiary, Embraer Defense Europe, headquartered in Lisbon, Portugal.

13 December

Air

Joe Saballa

Slovakia Picks Embraer’s C-390 Millennium as New Tactical Airlifter

Slovakia has selected Embraer’s C-390 Millennium as its new military transport aircraft, marking a significant step in modernizing its airlift capabilities.

9 December

Americas

Joe Saballa

Embraer Wins $17M Deal to Supply SABER M200 Radar to Brazilian Army

Embraer has secured a contract to enhance the Brazilian Army’s air defense capabilities with the SABER M200 Vigilante radar system.

6 December

Arms

Raid on an illegal explosives factory in Ecuador

Staff Writer With AFP

S.America Police Seize Over 3,000 Bombs in Crackdown on Gangs, Guerrillas

Police in nine South American countries seized more than 3,400 homemade bombs and 28 metric tons of bomb-making materials in raids targeting the booming black market in explosives, Interpol said Thursday.

3 December

Americas