South American Defence Market
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In light of the upcoming FIDAE 2010 trade show, defpro.com will begin a defpro.focus in March 2010 bringing together all news and reports on the South American defence market. In an outlook onto this particular market, Forecast International expects defence spending between 2010 and 2014 to total some $267.8 billion / €199.2 billion, despite global recession. A large number of Latin American nations have plans to replace or upgrade ageing equipment while procurement programmes generally originate from necessity rather than threat. However, fears of a possible arms race, such as in the continent’s Northwest, may push governments to address long-standing force structure revitalisation needs. Due to the continued fight against terrorist and contraband activities, including drug-traffic, in many parts of the continent, a significant portion of the force development efforts is focussed on internal and regional security. This, in particular, concerns the requirement for surveillance systems of all types and increased border patrol capabilities. |
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Final Batch of Refurbished F-16s on their Way to Chile
The Netherlands complete delivery of 18 surplus fighter aircraft to Chile defpro.com | The delivery of refurbished Dutch surplus F-16 fighter aircraft to Chile is nearing its end as the final aircraft left the Dutch Volkel Air Base on Monday, 29 August 2011. This batch of six aircraft from a total of 18 fighters marks... read more |
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The RGW 90 Family – Heavy Infantry Weapons for Today’s Armed Forces
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Internal Conflict Drives Latin American Arms Market
Forecast International assesses military market in Latin America NEWTOWN, Conn. | Latin American defense spending is expected to grow from approximately $63 billion in 2011 to more than $65 billion by 2014, according to Forecast International’s "The Military Market for Latin America" report. While these figures... read more |
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Embraer Defense and Security Increases Its Stake in Portugal’s OGMA
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Sagem selected by Embraer for KC-390 horizontal stabilizer trim system
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Project to Revitalize Brazil's AMX Fighter Fleet Underway
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Embraer Defense and Security Selects Hamilton Sundstrand Auxiliary Power Unit for its KC-390 aircraft
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Harris Plans to Expand Manufacturing Operations in Brazil in Partnership with Local Industry
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Ultra awarded Embraer KC-390 military transport aircraft contracts
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Harris Receives $10.7 Million in Orders from Brazilian Ministry of Defence for Falcon Tactical Radios
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