Brazil to acquire Black Hawk helicopters in $950m deal
The United States State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to Brazil, involving UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters and related logistics and programme support.
Argentina to purchase JF-17 ‘Thunder’ jets from Pakistan
Argentina intends to purchase 12 JF-17A Block III fighters from Pakistan according to a draft budget presented to the nations congress.
The first Brazilian Gripen has flown in Brazil
The first Brazilian Gripen E, designated by Brazilian Air Force as F-39 Gripen, concluded its first flight in Brazil recently.
Saab starts Gripen jet production in Brazil
Saab Aeronáutica Montagens has started the production of new Gripen E/F fighters in Brazil.
Argentina cleared to buy 27 Stryker Infantry Carrier Vehicles
The proposed sale "will improve Argentina’s capability to meet current and future threats by increasing operational capabilities and force availability".
Sale of FA-50 jets to Argentina halted due to budget issues
"It must have been difficult for Argentina to spend its defense budget for fighter jets when it is experiencing difficulties due to the virus spread" a Korea Aerospace Industries spokesperson was reported as saying.
Lack of money causes Argentina to lose more combat aircraft ‘than in the Falklands...
Former Argentine defence minister Julio Martinez criticised government policies towards the Armed Forces saying a lack of funds has caused more loses than the Falklands War.
Brazil to develop new light military transport aircraft
Embraer and the Brazilian Air Force will develop a new light military transport aircraft.
Argentina to purchase four P-3C Maritime Patrol Aircraft
The aircraft are being purchased to replace six P-3B Maritime Patrol Aircraft, none of which are currently operational.
BAE delivers modernised M109 Howitzers to Brazil
The Brazilian Army has taken delivery of thirty two refurbished and modernised M109 Howitzers.
