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[Mike1976]

Brazil Extends KC-390 Aircraft Deliveries to Air Force Until 2034

Brazil will receive 19 Embraer KC-390 Millennium aircraft by 2034, a scaled-down plan balancing defense cuts with Embraer’s export strategy.

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[Mike1976]

Will Brazil replace its aging US fighter jets with 12 Saab Gripen C/D from Sweden?

Brazil weighs Saab Gripen deal to replace aging U.S.-made F-5 fighter jets”

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[Mike1976]

Brazil to improve logistics and light attack missions with 12 new Airbus H145M helicopters

Brazil to improve logistics and light attack missions with 12 new Airbus H145M helicopters

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[Mike1976]

Brazil gets ready to face regional tensions by doubling its U.S. Black Hawk helicopter fleet

Brazil is doubling its fleet of U.S.-made Black Hawk helicopters to strengthen defense, a move highlighting rising regional tensions in South America.

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[Mike1976]

[Urgent Warning to all civilian air traffic over Venezuela!]

Venezuela deploys BUK air defense missile systems near Caracas after U.S. airstrike warning

Venezuela BUK air defense missile systems near Caracas after U.S. airstrike talks, signaling Maduro’s readiness to counter Washington and raising tensions.

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[Mike1976]

I'm sure the economy can tank it just fine

President Maduro puts Venezuela’s military on wartime footing amid U.S. tensions

President Maduro put Venezuela’s military on wartime alert, citing U.S. threats — escalating tensions and heightening risks for U.S. forces in the Caribbean.

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[Mike1976]

Venezuela moves S-125 Pechora air defense to coastline in posture for potential US landing

Venezuela shifted an S-125 Pechora-2M toward Carabobo as Washington declared an “armed conflict” with cartels and Caracas decried reported U.S. F-35 activity

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[TheKiwi]

Venezuela moves S-125 Pechora air defense to coastline in posture for potential US landing

Venezuela shifted an S-125 Pechora-2M toward Carabobo as Washington declared an “armed conflict” with cartels and Caracas decried reported U.S. F-35 activity

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Ah yes a 1960's SAM system. Potent!

 

[Mike1976]

Ah yes a 1960's SAM system. Potent!

So potent even Ukraine considered it unfair to drag it out of storage and they have zero issues defending their air space!

I can just hear the RuBots shouting "What about Hawks in Ukraine!"

Those are used to shoot down flying mopeds. These would be up against F-35 if they first survive several waves of Tomahawks ...

 

[haze99]

Brazil

The Brazilian Army has finally begun the process of purchasing new FGM-148F Javelin anti-tank missiles from the United States

The Brazilian Army has taken a decisive step in modernizing its anti-tank capabilities by authorizing the signing of the Letter of Offer and Acceptance

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[Mike1976]

Dropping dumb bombs onto a forest-sized target because it ... is a forest. I'm sure the US just soiled it's pants.

Venezuelan Su-30MK2 jets drop bombs in drill seen as signal to U.S presence in the Caribbean

Venezuelan Su-30 jets dropped unguided bombs in a Caribbean drill as U.S. forces operated nearby, underscoring rising military tension in the region.

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[Mike1976]

Argentina Reinforces TAM Tanks with Turret Cages Amid Escalating Drone Threats

Argentina fits turret-top drone cages to TAM tanks during Aonikenk drills in La Pampa, a low-cost step to counter FPV and top-attack threats while TAM 2C-A2 upg

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[Mark Sman]

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[Mike1976]

Argentina Plans to Acquire 72 Self-Propelled Artillery Units to Modernize Army Firepower

Argentina plans to buy 72 self-propelled artillery units by 2028, marking a major step in modernizing its Army’s firepower and regional capabilities.

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[Mike1976]

Germany offers Brazil 65 Leopard 2A6 Tanks and 78 Marder 1A5 Infantry Fighting Vehicles

Germany offers Brazil 65 Leopard 2A6 tanks and 78 Marder 1A5s, refurbished by KNDS, a move that tests Brazil’s new tracked family plan

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[haze99]

Peru sets up South Korea plant

Korean K808 APCs and KLTV Armored Vehicles Will Be Assembled in Peru - Militarnyi

Peru has officially launched a plant that will assemble South Korean K808 wheeled armored personnel carriers and KLTV light tactical armored vehicles.

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[Mike1976]

Colombia chooses 17 Swedish Gripen E/F fighter jets and reshapes its airpower posture

Colombia signs a 3.1 billion euro deal for 17 Saab Gripen E/F fighters, replacing Kfirs and tying airpower renewal to industrial and social projects with Sweden

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