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Colombia’s new fighter will be the Saab Gripen E/F, the country’s president has confirmed. The acquisition of the Swedish-made combat aircraft will finally allow the retirement of the veteran IAI Kfir with the Colombian Air Force. The development is also of major significance for Saab: other than Brazil, which co-produces the Gripen E/F, the company has previously failed to achieve any export sales of the jet.
Air

JAS 39 Gripen E/F Chosen As Colombia’s Next Fighter

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Apr 3, 2025

Videos have emerged showing an out of control commercial oil tanker hitting a row of three Brazilian Navy patrol boats, as well as a pier, in the Port of Santos along the country's southeastern coast last night.
Sea

Out Of Control Tanker Plows Into Docked Brazilian Navy Vessels

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Mar 13, 2025

President Donald Trump's administration reportedly considered employing a secret Central Intelligence Agency system capable of "covertly (and nonviolently)" disabling ships, including very large ones, in some way, against Venezuela oil tankers.
News & Features

CIA Has Secret “Nonviolent” Way To Disable Large Ships: Report

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Nov 4, 2024

Argentina's Super Etendards could be sent to Ukraine under new plan, but major questions remain.
Americas

Argentinian Super Etendard Strike Jets Planned For Transfer To Ukraine: Report

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Jun 12, 2024

Danish Air Force F-16 takes off in Monte Real Air Force Base during Real Thaw 2018 exercise on February 06, 2018 in Monte Real, Portugal. Real Thaw 2018 (RT18) is a Portuguese Air Force led live-fly exercise to evaluate and certify their operational capability being conducted at Monte Real Air Force from January 29 to February 09. The tenth edition of RT18 features 35 aircraft and 1500 personnel from the Portuguese Air Force, Army and Navy and military forces from Denmark, France, Netherlands, Spain, the United States of America and NATO.
Air

F-16 Looks Like The Endgame To Argentina’s Epic Fighter Saga

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Mar 27, 2024

A R-73 air-to-air missile pictured at a residential address in Venezuela
News & Features

R-73 Air-To-Air Missile Seized From Venezuelan Man’s Backyard

By Oliver Parken

Posted on Dec 5, 2023

Concerns about a border conflict between Guyana and Venezuela over a disputed territory are growing.
News & Features

Fears Of Venezuela Invading Guyana Grow

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Dec 4, 2023

Argentina low flying 757
News & Features

Intense Flyby By Argentina’s New Presidential 757 Goes Viral

By Oliver Parken

Posted on May 27, 2023

SAO PAULO CARRIER
News & Features

Brazil Plans To Sink Its Asbestos-Riddled Aircraft Carrier In The Atlantic

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Feb 2, 2023

New Nuke-Sniffing Jet Flies Off South America On First International Mission
News & Features

New Nuke-Sniffing Jet Flies Off South America On First International Mission

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Jan 19, 2023

B1B Fishing Boats
Air

B-1B Bombers Are Hunting Illegal Fishing Boats Off South America

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Sep 9, 2022

Chile Has Bought A Trio Of Retired E-3D Sentry Radar Planes From Britain: Reports
News & Features

Chile Has Bought A Trio Of Retired E-3D Sentry Radar Planes From Britain: Reports

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Jan 21, 2022

Venezuela’s ‘The Thing’ Six-Barrelled Fighting Vehicle Is One Seriously Bizarre Franken-Weapon
News & Features

Venezuela’s ‘The Thing’ Six-Barrelled Fighting Vehicle Is One Seriously Bizarre Franken-Weapon

By Thomas Newdick

Updated on Dec 28, 2021

Ecuadorian Navy Sailing Ship Catches Low-Profile Narco Speedboat
News & Features

Ecuadorian Navy Sailing Ship Catches Low-Profile Narco Speedboat

By Thomas Newdick

Updated on Oct 25, 2021

This Is Our First Look At The USS Connecticut After Its Underwater Collision
Sea

This Is Our First Look At The USS Connecticut After Its Underwater Collision

By Tyler Rogoway

Updated on Oct 22, 2021

North Korea Is Now Launching Ballistic Missiles From Trains And That’s A Big Deal (Updated)
News & Features

North Korea Is Now Launching Ballistic Missiles From Trains And That’s A Big Deal (Updated)

By Joseph Trevithick

Updated on Sep 16, 2021