Monroe Reinterpreted: Trump 2.0’s Contemporary Approach to Latin America
Trump’s preference for bilateral agreements threatens to weaken regional unity on critical issues such as climate change, inequality, poverty, and organized crime.
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Brazilian navy to acquire two British Albion-class ships
The Brazilian navy and the UK’s Royal Navy have signed a letter of intent to acquire the HMS Albion and HMS Bulwark.
Anduril Launches Copperhead Family of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUV)
Anduril Industries has unveiled Copperhead, a new family of high-speed Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) designed specifically for delivery by autonomous systems. The announcement represents a significant development in maritime autonomous technology, potentially offering naval forces more flexible and cost-effective underwater capabilities. The…
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Embraer and Denel to Cooperate on KC-390 Millennium
Embraer and Denel have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore collaboration opportunities centered on the KC-390 Millennium, Embraer’s multi-mission military transport aircraft. The agreement, formalized during the LAAD defence and Security exhibition in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, aims to strengthen…
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Brazil judge claimed English ancestry and used false name: Edward Albert Lancelot Dodd Canterbury Caterham Wickfield
Elaborate deception was only recently discovered when judge visited government office to renew his ID cardPolice in the Brazilian state of São Paulo have uncovered that a judge spent 23 years working under a false identity – and a distinctly British on…
The Sixth-Generation Fighter: A First Step to a New Generation of Airpower
The Trump administration’s decision to award the sixth-generation fighter project to Boeing is a welcome one. However, it only partially addresses the country’s airpower dilemma and how it intends to support allies in the future. From the perspective of the United States government and the US Air Force (USAF), awarding the contract to Boeing is […]
The Sixth-Generation Fighter: A First Step to a New Generation of Airpower was originally published on Global Security Review.
BrahMos Aerospace Showcases ‘World’s Fastest’ Cruise Missile System At Expo In Brazil
At the LAAD (Latin America Aerospace and Defence) exhibition held in Rio de Janeiro from April 1 to 4, BrahMos Aerospace, a joint venture between India and Russia, showcased what it claims to be the "fastest cruise missile system in the world."The BrahMos missile system is capable of achieving speeds up to Mach 3 (three times the speed of sound) and can target objectives on land or at sea.
Colombia Selects JAS-39E/F Gripen for Fighter Modernization Needs
Colombia has officially chosen the Swedish-made Saab JAS 39E/F Gripen as its next-generation combat aircraft, marking a milestone in its defense modernization efforts. The announcement was made by President Gustavo Petro on April 3, 2025, following the signing of a Letter of…
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Portugal Joins Brazil and Embraer in Exploring C-390 ISR Capabilities
The Portuguese Air Force (PRT AF) has officially announced its intention to join Embraer and the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) in collaborative studies to explore potential adaptations of the KC-390 Millennium for Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions. This development represents a…
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UAE’s defense giant expands footprint in Brazil with anti-drone and missile agreements
The Emirati firm has aggressively pursued growth in Latin America after establishing its first international office in Brazil.