While the US military grabbed Maduro, where was Venezuela’s air force?
Experts said operational surprise was certainly a factor, but so too were years-long issues with Caracas’s aircraft fleet and personnel.
As US military boosts posture in Caribbean, how does Venezuela’s navy stack up?
Official information is tough to come by, but analysts say open questions abound about Caracas’ biggest ticket vessels.
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With Stryker deal, Argentina tightens US defense ties
Analysts said the deal, struck during a high-profile visit to Washington, came as Beijing also courts Buenos Aires.
As Peru seeks new fighter jets, global firms jockey for position
American, South Korean, French and Swedish plane-makers all appear to be courting Lima, while political instability complicates matters further.
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.
South American nations add ‘upgrading air forces’ to 2025 resolutions
As several countries pursue new fighter jets, experts told Breaking Defense it’s more about avoiding obsolescence than a southern arms race.
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As threats rapidly evolve, digital engineering, manufacturing capacity and robust supply chains are critical to meeting challenges.
Russian warships visit Cuba, sending a message to Washington: Analysts
As fighting continues in Ukraine, experts told Breaking Defense there’s no danger of a Cuban Missile Crisis 2.0, but Russia still wants to project global reach.
With back-to-back deals in Peru, South Korea defense industry expands South American foothold
A new shipbuilding deal could be a test case that, if successful, could lead for years more work and millions more in deals for Seoul, in Peru and South America.
From F-16s to NATO, Argentina’s moves tilt West, but ties to China to last
There are flashpoints to watch as Argentina navigates its future between the polar attractions of Washington and Beijing, including future defense deals and a deep space facility.
Argentina-Denmark F-16 deal would be boon to US in South America: Analysts
The deal is likely to be a key topic of discussion as Gen. Laura Richardson, commander of US Southern Command, travels to Buenos Aires this week.
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Interoperability becomes the price of entry for next-gen warfighting tech
AI, autonomous systems, cyber, and EW converge as industry targets faster battlefield effects.
India’s quest to sell Tejas jets to Argentina gets renewed push
India is very much a geopolitical underdog in the Argentinian competition, as it is up against both the US and China.
With Argentina’s new leader likely comes an ‘austere’ defense budget: Analysts
New President Javier Milei’s top priority is fixing the economy, which could put the brakes on some, but likely not all, planned defense programs, analysts told Breaking Defense.
Brazil sails mostly alone in push to modernize submarine fleet in South America
With little military threat on the immediate horizon, most South American countries continue to rely on decades-old subs. Brazil is an outlier.
Unmanned ground vehicles face a rare market challenge in South America: Horses
To be clear, interest in developing UGVs in South America does exist, albeit in the early stages and in the face of daunting natural landscape.