# ![@SA_Defensa Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:twitter::1480653945567649794.png) @SA_Defensa SA Defensa

SA Defensa posts on X about brazil, argentina, $4732t, peru the most. They currently have [-------] followers and [----] posts still getting attention that total [------] engagements in the last [--] hours.

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### Social Influence

**Social category influence**
[countries](/list/countries)  [travel destinations](/list/travel-destinations)  [automotive brands](/list/automotive-brands)  #2161 [finance](/list/finance)  [currencies](/list/currencies)  [technology brands](/list/technology-brands)  [stocks](/list/stocks)  [social networks](/list/social-networks)  [luxury brands](/list/luxury-brands)  [musicians](/list/musicians) 

**Social topic influence**
[brazil](/topic/brazil) #2213, [argentina](/topic/argentina), [$4732t](/topic/$4732t) #55, [peru](/topic/peru) #751, [chile](/topic/chile), [colombia](/topic/colombia), [sea](/topic/sea) #551, [air force](/topic/air-force) #932, [ecuador](/topic/ecuador) #377, [venezuela](/topic/venezuela)

**Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by**
[@usnavy](/creator/undefined) [@embraer](/creator/undefined) [@marmilbr](/creator/undefined) [@armadachile](/creator/undefined) [@faboficial](/creator/undefined) [@usairforce](/creator/undefined) [@usnavys](/creator/undefined) [@exercitooficial](/creator/undefined) [@armadaarg](/creator/undefined) [@navalperu](/creator/undefined) [@ejercitoarg](/creator/undefined) [@fachchile](/creator/undefined) [@fuerzaaereacol](/creator/undefined) [@fuerzaaereaarg](/creator/undefined) [@fapperu](/creator/undefined) [@luispetri](/creator/undefined) [@ejercitochile](/creator/undefined) [@armadaecuador](/creator/undefined) [@armadacolombia](/creator/undefined) [@usmc](/creator/undefined)

**Top assets mentioned**
[Grande Group Ltd (GRAN)](/topic/grande) [April (APRIL)](/topic/april)
### Top Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

"@beanman11844458 @NavantiaOficial @navalgroup @damen @thyssenkrupp WAIT SHIT"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1621162905726246917)  2023-02-02T15:05Z 21.4K followers, [--] engagements


"The @marmilbr () and @MarineNationale () met up with one another in the Gulf of Guinea for a photoshoot and some cooperative training between the Brazilian OPV Araguari and the French Corvette Premier-Matre L'Her"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1631672504287625217)  2023-03-03T15:06Z 18.8K followers, [----] engagements


"The @Fuerzaaerea_py () has formalized a Declerstion of Intrest (DoI) of for the acquisition/testing of the Argentine () built IA-100 Aircraft. This would be a slight coup of Chile () given Paraguay operates the Pilln and would be a prime export target for the Pilln II"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1649111925622439937)  2023-04-20T18:04Z 18.7K followers, [----] engagements


"The Brazilian () Minister of Defense has stated that he wishes to discuss the possibility of Sweden () procuring the KC/C-390 aircraft as a replacement for Swedens C-130s. He is to meet MoD head Pl Jonson during the opening of the Gripen assembly line at @embraer"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1655965359235559426)  2023-05-09T15:58Z 18.8K followers, 24.3K engagements


"In a recent post by the Ecuadorian () shipyard @AstinaveEp they shared a photo of the mildly elusive pair of Haeuri class patrol boats procured from South Korea () in [----] for the Ecuadorian Coast Guard. (Not really any update just an informative post)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1660315833128681478)  2023-05-21T16:05Z 16.5K followers, [----] engagements


"In South Africa () the Minister of the Defence and Military Veterans Thandi Modise stated that South Africa Hopes to announce a partnership with Brazils () @embraer on the manufacture and repair of aircraft in South Africa. (Possibly KC/C-390 or Super Tuc)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1661031140545708032)  2023-05-23T15:27Z 16.4K followers, 12.6K engagements


"@EdKwangl @scottiebateman The first event I was referring to"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1661878748055056384)  2023-05-25T23:35Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Members of the Special Forces Command (COMFUES) for the @Armada_Chile () and the Special Operations Command of the @USMCs () (MARSOC) worked together in training from March 20th to June 2nd. The two nations sent their troops to face the different conditions in Chile"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1666784234353115136)  2023-06-08T12:28Z 16.4K followers, [----] engagements


"The @FuerzaAereaCol () has officially discarded the idea of procuring any F-16A/B MLUs from Denmark (). Their reasoning for this action is based on limited airframe availability as the aircraft offered for 2nd hand would be outclassed by the regions air forces"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1674093361555292160)  2023-06-28T16:32Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"The @COMANDANTE_EJC of the Colombian Army () & various @mindefensa leaders visited the Combined Arms Task Force in Buenavista La Guajira for the demonstration of weapons & capabilities"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1674607474505129985)  2023-06-30T02:36Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"The @FuerzaAereaCol () Kfir's show off their skkills at #FAIRColombia2023. The FAC has some of the most beautiful aircraft and it will be a shame to see the Kfir leave service soon"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1681094563946016768)  2023-07-18T00:12Z 21.9K followers, [----] engagements


"The CV90 of @BAESystemsInc (/) conducted a series of tests in Brazil () at the @exercitooficial Evaluation Center in Rio de Janeiro (RJ)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1681439228247547909)  2023-07-19T04:53Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The United States () is seeking Congressional approval for a new official deal of 38x F-16s (Blk [--] & Blk 15) to Argentina (). The deal is roughly valued at $300m USD nearly half the value of the Chinese () $664m JF-17 deal for 12x fighters"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1686132598689452032)  2023-07-31T21:51Z 59K followers, 686.6K engagements


"The Guyana Defense Force () has reincorporated their King Air B350 VIP Aircraft and the first of two new Bell [---] EPi helicopters. The President @IrfaanAliPPPC was present for the induction ceremony as well"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1686791936290549773)  2023-08-02T17:31Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The @marmilbrs () NAM Atlntico (A140) helicopter carrier has docked at the Port of Belm (PA). The Atlntico will be conducting basic defensive control operations for the city of Belm during the Amazon Conference being held in the coming days"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1687982570288377857)  2023-08-06T00:23Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The @DefensaEc () has received their first 20x Turkish-built () Otokar Cobra II armored vehicles. The first 20x vehicles arrived via ship into the Port of Guayaquil. The total order is for 200x units for the military"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1688941518629883904)  2023-08-08T15:53Z [----] followers, 56.8K engagements


"The replenishment ship ARA Patagonia of the @Armada_Arg () has nearly completed her maintenance overhaul at Puerto Belgrano Naval Base. @TandanorCinar was in charge of her overhaul to bring her up to modern standards and back into ARA service"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1688982019076673536)  2023-08-08T18:34Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"As part of the @exercitooficials () Exercise Couraa [----] the [--] Regt. of Combat Cars conducted training exercises in southern #Brazil. The exercise was designed around the quick delivery of a mission and the execution of a coordinated attack"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1689269527161217024)  2023-08-09T13:36Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The @marmilbr () frigates Independencia and Unio will be open to the public in the port of Rio Grande (RS) from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm for #diadospais (Fathers Day) on August 13th"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1690497937040613376)  2023-08-12T22:58Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The @jmsdf_pao_eng () vessels JSKashima and JS Hatakaze conducted a small exercise with the @marmilbr () frigates heading to Argentina () for #OperaoFraterno. The JSKashima and JS Hatakaze are to make for the Port of Rio de Janeiro (RJ) and Recife (PE)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1690765887911915520)  2023-08-13T16:42Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The @FuerzaAereaEc () has begun to deploy troops across the nation as a result of the recent social-political chaos across the nation. The FAE has utilized CASA C-295Ms for these quick deployments of troops across #Ecuador"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1691653641453600818)  2023-08-16T03:30Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The 2nd Armored Brigade of the @Ejercito_Chile () has concluded training exercises in Pampa Perdiz for intense desert training. The exercises included various types of combined arms tactics to develop force structure"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1691978619122291081)  2023-08-17T01:01Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The new tugboat Lientur for the @Armada_Chile () has arrived in Valparaso. The Lientur sailed from the Netherlands () to Chile where it will replace the Lautaro (ATF-67) as the fleets tugboat. The Lautaro (ATF-67) was recently delivered to Ecuador ()"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1692185123561611704)  2023-08-17T14:42Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The Brazilian-built () Super Tucano will play a critical role in a possible ECOWAS-Niger conflict as the primary combat aircraft of multiple regional West African nations. The conflict would just add another notch into the Super Tucanos combat history"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1692666499100446802)  2023-08-18T22:35Z [----] followers, 14.1K engagements


"The pair of @marmilbr () frigates and the submarine Tikuna have arrived in Mar del Plata Argentina () for Exercise Fraterno XXXVI. The @Armada_Arg will train alongside the Brazilian Navy in cooperative naval exercises. Argentina will also use naval vessels and aircraft"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1692905832550199802)  2023-08-19T14:26Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The @marmilbrs () LHD NAM Atlntico and the sail training ship Cisne Branco conducted a PASSEX exercise off the coast of the state Rio Grande do Norte. I personally enjoy these past and present photos"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1692952776748179832)  2023-08-19T17:32Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"A great demonstration of the important value of helicopters in regards to difficult to reach areas. The @FuerzaAereaEc's () H145 helis of the Combat Wing No. [--] were utilized in #Esmeraldas to help with the vote collection for the upcoming election"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1693031615591575590)  2023-08-19T22:46Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The @Armada_Chile () has received their final @AirbusHeli H125 light utility helicopter. The helicopters built by Helibras in Brazil () are designed for reconnaissance and surveillance missions from vessels in the Chilean Navy"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1693263389206692103)  2023-08-20T14:07Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"At the @ArmadaColombia () naval base in #Cartagena the Advanced Military Studies Course (CAEM) and the Comprehensive National Defense Course (CIDENAL) both toured some of the ships on base. In the images posted we can see some of Colombias frigates and corvettes"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1693649182442070112)  2023-08-21T15:40Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"A @FuerzaAerea_Arg () C-130H has reportedly arrived in Israel () to take the delivery of the first HERO 30/120 loitering munitions as well as some TAM tank upgrade equipment. TC-64 had flown over from Argentina over the past few days albeit not much information is known"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1694022863269900704)  2023-08-22T16:24Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The @Armada_Arg () and @Armada_Chile () both initiated the Joint-Exercise Viekaren XXIII in Puerto Williams Chile. The exercise is designed around ensuring mutual cooperation between both nations in the far southern regions is held"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1694381461850275863)  2023-08-23T16:09Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The Former leader of Russias () Wagner Group Yevgeny Prigozhin has died. Wagner group had previously had influence within Venezuela () with contracts to train elite combat units with military training and security"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1694401935216877874)  2023-08-23T17:31Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Exercise #FraternoXXXVI is currently taking place between the @Armada_Arg () and the @marmilbr () Argentina is participating with a Brown class Destroyer/Frigate a Bouchard OPV. Brazil is participating with a pair of Niteri frigates and a Tupi submarine"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1695229454769885611)  2023-08-26T00:19Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"In Chile () the @FACh_Chile utilized their MH-60 Black Hawks and a Bell-412 to help transport critical food supplies to to peoples of Licanten and Llico in the central region of Maule"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1695481583690555467)  2023-08-26T17:01Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"In Brazil () the @exercitooficial and the company @embraer conducted a testing exercise with the KC-390 and its ability to transfer a M200 Vigilante radar. The M200 Vigilante radar was then set up for its initial operational tests after having completed development in April"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1696128567363453382)  2023-08-28T11:52Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"(1/2) Argentina's () @Armada_Arg and Brazil's () @marmilbr joint exercise Fraterno XXXVI has had a few more photo releases. The exercise included ships submarines helicopters and land based fighters & ASW aircraft"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1696553227255468194)  2023-08-29T15:59Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The @Armada_Arg () and @Armada_Chiles () Joint-Exercise Viekaren XXIII is currently taking place in the Beagle Channel. is one of the key joint annual missions between the Argentine and Chilean navies"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1696601672057827490)  2023-08-29T19:12Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"The Commander of @exercitooficial ()General Toms Miguel Ribeiro Paiva met with the Defence Secretary of India () Shri. Giridhar Aramane in New Delhi to discuss bilateral initiatives between nations. Both nations are looking at possible bilateral defense programs"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1696628127580164535)  2023-08-29T20:57Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"🚨 Update: F-16s for Argentina () The US () Senate is now awaiting on the signatures of @FranCafiero and @JorgeTaiana in order to issue the approval of sale for the F-16A/B MLU from Denmark (). The signing would then allow the authorization certificate to be approved"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1697651045319450765)  2023-09-01T16:42Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The @fab_oficial () has conducted the final operations of the Joint-Exercise #Tpio2023 that was hosted at the Campo Grande Air Base (MS). The exercise was also host for the NY @AirNatlGuard of the USA () and the @marmilbr"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1697771525951066485)  2023-09-02T00:40Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The United States () and Colombia () have concluded the ngel de los Andes and Relmpago VIII exercises conducted at the Palanquero Air Base in Colombia. The FL @AirNatlGuard deployed F-15s where they flew alongside @FuerzaAereaCol Kfirs and Super Tucanos"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1698366431522603192)  2023-09-03T16:04Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Interested about the implications then with Colombia (). As we all know the Rafale technically won but was canceled during the change in government Does this open room for the F-16V and Gripen E"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1699070472351289838)  2023-09-05T14:42Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The city of Manaus Brazil hosted the navies of @marmilbr () @ArmadaColombia () and @naval_peru () as part of the Operation BRACOLPER [----] naval exercise. The trilateral exercise is designed around Amazon River defense cooperation"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1699865651643576481)  2023-09-07T19:22Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The @Armada_Arg () and @marmilbr () hosted the XXI Meeting of the Naval Operations Committee and the XX Meeting of General Staffs in Buenos Aires Argentina. The aim of the meeting is centered around cooperation and boosting ties between nations"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1699958328611180929)  2023-09-08T01:30Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"The @fab_oficial () hosted an aerial parade over the capital of Braslia as part of the Independence Day events in the city. Some of Brazil's favorite aircraft such as the KC-390 F-5 Gripen E E/R-99s AMXs and a KC-130 were in attendance"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1699969474861171092)  2023-09-08T02:14Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The @Ejercito_Arg () is conducting their Exercise Escuela de Fuego in the province of San Luis. The exercise involves [----] army personnel and includes the presentation of the Argentine-developed CP-30 MLRS system"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1700207071227163127)  2023-09-08T17:58Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"In the Brazilian () states of MS and MT the @marmilbr celebrated Brazilian Independence Day with an naval parade in the region. Thonks @BellumPaxBR for the notice while I was out or I would have missed it"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1700298018405138670)  2023-09-09T00:00Z 18.6K followers, [----] engagements


"The @FuerzaAerea_Arg () C-130H (TC-64) suffered what seems to be a nose gear accident while at the Natal International Airport in Brazil (). She was on her way back to Argentina from Israel () after picking up the HERO 30/120 loitering munitions"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1700556981860266312)  2023-09-09T17:09Z [----] followers, 57K engagements


"Last month Brazil () conducted the a General Nuclear Emergency Exercise seeking to strengthen security at the Almirante lvaro Alberto Nuclear Power Plant in RJ. The Exercise had the participation of @marmilbr Naval Air Wing and Marine Corps"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1700899667146346561)  2023-09-10T15:50Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Some lovely photos of the Brazilian-built () @embraer EMB-145 AEW&C in service with the Greek Air Force ()"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1700901716353220970)  2023-09-10T15:59Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Ok lol wtf is this about UFO attacked by Argentine Air Force lol. Im less surprised by the UFOs and more surprised they have working air defense capabilities"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1701011016170242507)  2023-09-10T23:13Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"In the Pacific Ocean the @armada_ecuador () conducts a training operation with the pair of corvettes BAE Manab (CM-12) and BAE Los Rios (CM-13)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1701948398725697549)  2023-09-13T13:18Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"1/2 The Brazilian () Company @embraer has done some recent promotion of the KC-390 across [--] different continents. - The KC-390 was presented at Gadlex [----] in South Korea () - Revelations about possible 4x unit procurement by Angola () - Marketing directed at Austria ()"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1701974167296283059)  2023-09-13T15:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"As part of the USAs () F-16 MLU deal to Argentina () some of details regarding armament have been released. It is reported that the AMRAAM BVR missile and JDAM precision-guided bombs are to indeed be offered to the @FuerzaAerea_Arg"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1702316667467104656)  2023-09-14T13:41Z [----] followers, 32.1K engagements


"The @marmilbr () frigate Liberal (F43) conducted patrol exercises with the Ivorian Navy () from September 10th-12th. The frigate then stayed at the Port of Abidjan where the Brazilian ambassador met the ships crew"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1702329342028869979)  2023-09-14T14:31Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The @Armada_Arg () and @naval_peru () conducted the XXVIII Bilateral Meeting between the two nations in Buenos Aires Argentina. Discussions were held regarding further mutual cooperation between the partner nations"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1702486649966330311)  2023-09-15T00:57Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Argentina () has concluded the hosting of the 2nd Latin American and #Caribbean Conference on Peace Operations in Buenos Aires. The conference is in regards to increased mutual cooperation between LATAM nations and UN () international missions"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1702690709919195380)  2023-09-15T14:27Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"The Brig. Motorized No. [--] part of the @VIDE_CL_Oficial for the @Ejercito_Chile () conducted Artillery Training exercises near the city of Putre right next to the border of Peru ()"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1702786741407473956)  2023-09-15T20:49Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Brazil () has indefinitely postponed its modernization program for the Leopard 1A5BR due to the lack of spare parts on the international market due to the #UkraineRussianWar (/). The war has caused a shortage due to Ukraine starting to field the Leopard [--] on the frontline"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1703039361049092156)  2023-09-16T13:33Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"The @FuerzaAerea_Arg () has canceled the contract for the maintenance and repair of the Mi-171 helicopter H-94. The FAA previously utilized their pair of Mi-171s in Antarctic operations however due to sanctions on Russia () their needed maintenance is impossible"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1703067413497905360)  2023-09-16T15:24Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"The @MindefArg () has sent in for the military budget for the FY [----] estimating $3.7 Billion USD. Only a small portion of the budget will be allocated for new purchases however the financing plans for the Argentina Military have been released. Here are my top [--] notes:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1703127528234217538)  2023-09-16T19:23Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"1. Infrastructure Upgrade for the Incorporation of Multirole Fighter Aircraft The budget outlines the upgrade of infrastructure at Tandil AB and at the Ro Cuarto repair center in preparation for new multirole fighters"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1703127539881783550)  2023-09-16T19:23Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"2. Incorporation of Medium Helicopters Argentina has been seeking a new medium helicopter to replace the UH-1 for a long time. The @Ejercito_Arg seems to be highly interested in the Dhruv after having gone to India for testing several times"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1703127542704517195)  2023-09-16T19:23Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"3. Incorporation of 209x wheel armored vehicles to equip a medium wheel mechanized brigade. I had initial thoughts believing this to be the Guaran 6x6 deal between Argentina and Brazil however that order was for 156x If anyone has details regarding this please notify me"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1703127544625525071)  2023-09-16T19:23Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"5. Joint acquisition of medium-range anti-aircraft defense system I assume this is referring to the RBS-70 NG from Sweden but that is a short range (SHORAD) AD capability Mid range implies NASAMS or equivalent launchers. Of which its laughable for Arg to want or even need"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1703127552783507735)  2023-09-16T19:23Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"The @marmilbr () and @Armada_esp () conducted joint training exercises in the Gulf of Guinea as part of Brazils #OperaoGUINEXIII . The Brazilian frigate Liberal (F43) and the Spanish OPV Tornado (P-44) are both working on anti-piracy and drug patrols in the gulf"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1703163858142032142)  2023-09-16T21:48Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The Brazilian () company @embraer released a video showing the current status of the first KC-390 for the Hungarian Air Force (). The Hungarians ordered 2x units in [----] to bolster its transport force"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1703402374486737166)  2023-09-17T13:35Z 18.4K followers, 32.5K engagements


"Hmmmm promotion in Croatia () for C-390"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1703570887130165353)  2023-09-18T00:45Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The @FuerzaAereaCol () has deployed its UH-60 Blackhawks to the city of Yumbo in order to fight forest fires facing the local rural area "  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1703597087282315509)  2023-09-18T02:29Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The Aviation Infantry Group No. [--] & [--] of the @FACh_Chile () conducted joint interoperability exercises for the simulation of having to protect Air Force Infrastructure. The groups utilized armored vehicles as well as independent personnel as part of their defense structure"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1703777589783847117)  2023-09-18T14:26Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"According to the Uruguayan () Minister of Defense @JavierGarcia_Uy the @Armada_Uruguay are set to purchase the R/V Mt. Mitchell research vessel for $ [---] million USD"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1703910756188598353)  2023-09-18T23:15Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The Austrian Air Force () has opted to select the KC/C-390 as the replacement for their C-130K fleet. The Austrians had been seeking a replacement for their 3x aging C-130Ks with the options being between the American () C-130J and Brazilian () KC/C-390"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1704463884659130712)  2023-09-20T11:53Z 30.8K followers, 19.2K engagements


"The @PrefecturaNaval () and the @armada_py () conducted joint operations among the Ayolas Naval Prefecture. Although there has been recent tension between the nations they still conduct joint exercises with one another for the shared border region"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1704950624075264089)  2023-09-21T20:07Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The NAM Atlntico (A140) of the @marmilbr () has stopped at the Port of Salvador where it delivered vehicles of the @policiafederal to the city in order to help crack down on local crime. This transport role of the Atlntico is critical for quick transport action for Brazil"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1705351903222091951)  2023-09-22T22:42Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"The @Armada_Chile () deploys a P-3ACH Orion to monitor the various fishing fleets off the east coast of Rapa Nui (Easter Island). This long range deployment is a crucial capability to be able to establish patrol measures far into the Chilean area of the Pacific"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1705652560453902390)  2023-09-23T18:37Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Some newly released photos of the @FuerzaAereaCol () and @AirNatlGuard of Florida USA () conducting training operations over Colombia as part of the Relmpago VIII exercise conducted at the Palanquero Air Base. The exercise took place in early September"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1705928341411205368)  2023-09-24T12:53Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"In relation to the Guyana-Venezuelan border conflict possibilities I have expressed my concerns to others in private for quite some time now. All I can say is I hope the laws ruled by the ICJ are followed and that national sovereignty is not violated"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1705981233287557302)  2023-09-24T16:23Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The @Ejercito_Arg () conducted the artillery exercise Escuela de Fuego II. The exercise was organized by the @Ejercito_Arg Artillery School and took place in Salinas del Bebedero within the province of San Luis"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1706290764328861909)  2023-09-25T12:53Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Ensigns of the Military Aviation School in Colombia () visited the United States () as part of a bilateral cooperation program. The ensigns visited multiple facilities of the @usairforce @USNavy @USArmy as well as the spaceport of Cape Canaveral"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1706665519661678852)  2023-09-26T13:42Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Last week the @Ejercito_Chile () hosted a military parade in the city of Punta Arenas. The military parade was presided over by the the regional governor of the Magallanes & Chilean Antarctic the Commander of the V Army Division and other delegates"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1706681180282671271)  2023-09-26T14:44Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"KC-390 on the Move: after the recent sale to Austrias () Air Force @embraer is now targeting a trade deal with Sweden () for the possible sale of 3-4x KC-390s in exchange for more Gripen production. KC-390 is seemingly sweeping the board right now. https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/currency/EURO-BRAZILIAN-REAL-EU-2358324/news/Brazil-to-negotiate-sale-of-Embraer-KC-390-aircraft-to-Sweden-44924151/ https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/currency/EURO-BRAZILIAN-REAL-EU-2358324/news/Brazil-to-negotiate-sale-of-Embraer-KC-390-aircraft-to-Sweden-44924151/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1706773145938477525)  2023-09-26T20:50Z 17.1K followers, 15.8K engagements


"Brazilian () company Avibras today confirmed they will form a partnership with the Spanish () company New Technologies Global Systems (NTGS) in order to offer the ASTROS for the @EjercitoTierras () SILAM program"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1707175367046271386)  2023-09-27T23:28Z [----] followers, 25.7K engagements


"The @Ejercito_Chile () has launched its national tank competition to determine the best Leopard 2A4 crew. The Battle Combat Training Center in Iquique is hosting the event from September 25th-27th. The event is centered around testing technical skills and training of the crew"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1707388997314474358)  2023-09-28T13:37Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Germany () has reportedly lifted its embargo on the sale of 28x Guarani 6x6 APCs from Brazil () to the Philippines (). As previously reported Germany had stopped the deal due to the presence of Ger. components however it was an embargo against Phil. human rights abuses"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1707415361367199785)  2023-09-28T15:21Z [----] followers, 32.1K engagements


"The Ecuadorian-led () #GALAPEX2023 naval exercise has begun taking place off the coast of the Galpagos Islands. The primary purpose of this multinational exercise is to create cooperative training methods and to combat illegal fishing practices"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1707541896141115493)  2023-09-28T23:44Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Argentina () and Brazil () conducted their 2nd Bilateral Consultation and Coordination on Defense meeting. The premise of the meeting is to enhance cooperation in defense and international security for both nations"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1707739263784128598)  2023-09-29T12:49Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"The Government of Peru () has authorized an agreement for a State-to-State agreement for 30x armored 8x8 vehicles. A State-to-State agreement merely states that the Peruvian government will contact foreign states regarding the procurement of an 8x8 armored vehicle offer"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1707787400825434531)  2023-09-29T16:00Z 18.8K followers, [----] engagements


"Ok I know the Iranian military base on Antarctica proposal will never occur. But what would Chile and Argentina as well as the other Antarctic powers do if it does occur Its not like anyone has had stellar relations with Iran and dont want the Status Quo screwed up"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1707896566626029976)  2023-09-29T23:14Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"The @marmilbr () frigate Liberal (F43) has made it to Cabo Verde () during its journey around west Africa"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1708275247223349407)  2023-10-01T00:18Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The @marmilbr () has concluded the #OperaoTropicalex2023 naval exercise. The naval exercise revolved around interoperability of the navys forces as well as power projection. A major part of the exercise is the first deployment of the Riachuelo submarine as well as her"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1708488375693639730)  2023-10-01T14:25Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Seems the Dutch () are maybe seeking to expand their order of C-390s from 5x to 6x units"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1708544675047485669)  2023-10-01T18:09Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The South Korean () training vessel ROKS Hansando (ATH-81) and the fast combat support ship ROKS Hwacheon (AOE-59) have arrived in #Cartagena Colombia (). The pair of ships are on a tour around the globe and are one of many recent foreign training vessels in Colombia"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1708833321428603351)  2023-10-02T13:16Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Our update photo with of the @AstinaveEp shipyard in Ecuador () with BAE Galpagos (CM-15) on the left and the multipurpose vessel on the right. Seems some of the hull plating for BAE Galpagos has been removed when compared to last photo"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1708857678947090598)  2023-10-02T14:53Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The Argentine () Minister of Defense @JorgeTaiana has received the Turkish () ambassador to Argentina Sleyman mr Budak where they discussed national cooperation efforts between nations. The little model in the third image seems to be a TAI Anka UAV/UCAV"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1708951575257899202)  2023-10-02T21:06Z 18.9K followers, [----] engagements


"The @marmilbr () vessel Amazonas (P120) worked with military personnel from the Namibian Navy () in the Port of Walvis Bay"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1708952611943038985)  2023-10-02T21:10Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"I wish every nation posted a clear and concise defense review each year instead of just what they want from the next budgeting cycle. Its impossible to see a clear doctrine when all you get to see is the MoDs going Gimmie Gimmie Gimmie"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1709048495368237287)  2023-10-03T03:31Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"The @fapperu () and the @FuerzaAerea_Arg () conducted joint aerial refueling operations as part of the nations cooperative arrangements. A FAP KC-130 conducted refueling operations for the FAAs A-4ARs in an interesting training exercise between the two air forces"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1709220447353475345)  2023-10-03T14:54Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The @marmilbr () vessel Macau (P71) conducted a #PASSEX exercise alongside the Italian () training ship Amerigo Vespucci. The pair of ships met off the coast of Fortaleza as the Amerigo Vespucci head south after her visit to Colombia ()"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1709710286628802950)  2023-10-04T23:21Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The @MindefArg () has submitted the Third Party Transfer (TPT) documentation to the @EmbajadaEEUUarg () for the procurement of the 38x F-16A/B MLU fighters from Denmark (). The documentation will allow Argentina to move to the next stage of the fighter procurement process"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1710290819746312473)  2023-10-06T13:48Z [----] followers, 27.6K engagements


"A few days ago the @Armada_Chile () training ship Esmeralda conducted basic training with the @Armada_Arg () after having visited the Argentine port of Mar del Plata. The Esmeralda is now currently on her way back to Chile after her long voyage"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1711011852719996973)  2023-10-08T13:33Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"🚨 (1/2) The @fab_oficial () has officially been tasked with the recovery of Brazilians living in Israel (). The Brazilian Air Force is set to deploy a KC-30 today from Natal heading to Rome Italy ()"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1711042021694021931)  2023-10-08T15:33Z [----] followers, 16.3K engagements


"The @USNavy () has deployed the destroyer USS Momsen (DDG-92) to #Valparaso Chile () for the cooperative exercise #TeamworkSouth with the @Armada_Chile. Increased cooperation between both navies allow for a safe and secure Pacific Ocean"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1711073482191032385)  2023-10-08T17:38Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The President of Chile () @GabrielBoric has instructed the @FACh_Chile to prepare for a humanitarian flight of Chilean citizens out of the conflict area between Israel () and Palestine (). The Brazilians () had similarly sent a humanitarian flight in the past few hours"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1711173731920544238)  2023-10-09T00:16Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"1/4 Id like to express my concern about the Israel-Iran proxy situation by also showing how it is connected to South America. - A hub of *Hezbollah* on the Paraguay/Brazil border - IRGC of Iran in Venezuela running arms smuggling operations into different LATAM nations"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1711390732295278667)  2023-10-09T14:38Z 18.6K followers, [----] engagements


"3/4 - Not one nation in LATAM has good enough HUMINT or SIGINT to catch a terror attack before it happens (When Argentina caught the IRGC [---] Uruguay had to get told by Isreal to restrict their air clearence to be forced back to Argentine airspace so they can be captured)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1711390737538105855)  2023-10-09T14:38Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"4/4 These factors have led me to a steadily rising concern about a potential proxy attack in South America against Jewish communities. I personally believe that due to the precedent of the AMIA bombing all of SAs intelligence communities need to be on alert"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1711390739673096208)  2023-10-09T14:38Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"The @FACh_Chile () has begun preparing for the flight to evacuate Chileans in Israel (). The FACh is set to deploy their B737 to help evacuate civilians from the conflict zone. The [---] may take a while to reach Israel due to the number of stops required"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1711397079757500879)  2023-10-09T15:03Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The @FACh_Chile () [---] is leaving Santiago now"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1711428353062777183)  2023-10-09T17:08Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"In terms of South American Casualties in Israel () thusfar: Dead: 4x Argentines Unknown # of Brazilians 1x Chilean Missing: 3x Brazilians 2x Argentines 2x Peruvians 2x Colombians 1x Chilean missing"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1711440347400634748)  2023-10-09T17:55Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Argentina () has deployed a C-130 and a B737 as part of their task force to recover citizens stuck in Israel (). The @FuerzaAerea_Arg will deploy the units to Tel Aviv where they will fly to Rome Italy () and send citizens back to Argentina on airlines"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1711527781446684998)  2023-10-09T23:43Z [----] followers, 10.1K engagements


"Both @fab_oficial () KC-30s have now landed in Rome Italy () The FAB () KC-30 has landed in Rome from there it will make for Israel. https://t.co/KAimW1it1j https://t.co/pUnSwEvvCZ The FAB () KC-30 has landed in Rome from there it will make for Israel. https://t.co/KAimW1it1j https://t.co/pUnSwEvvCZ"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1711722246622900515)  2023-10-10T12:36Z 18.8K followers, 17.6K engagements


"The @FuerzaAereaCol () has announced that they will be sending a pair of Boeing 737s to recover Colombian citizens trapped in Israel () due to the conflict. This now adds to a growing list of LATAM evacuations including Argentina Brazil Chile and Mexico"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1711755483202125859)  2023-10-10T14:48Z 18.8K followers, 11.4K engagements


"The @FuerzaAerea_Arg () C-130 has left Argentina and is making its way to Israel () for evacuations"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1711770352781504861)  2023-10-10T15:47Z [--] followers, [----] engagements


"The first @fab_oficial () KC-30 has arrived at the Tel Avivs Ben Gurion Airport in Israel (). This first flight will carry [---] Brazilians to Rome Italy () where they will then be transported back to Brazil"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1711804830648279225)  2023-10-10T18:04Z [----] followers, 18.9K engagements


"The operation plan for the Phase [--] of the Chilean () evacuation plan. Plan is to evacuate Chileans to Athens Greece () for [--] trips and then to Madrid Spain ()"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1711806299359310119)  2023-10-10T18:10Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The first of the @fab_oficial () KC-390s has taken off from Braslia Brazil to Rome Italy (). She will make stops in Recife and Cape Verde before making her way to participate in evacuation of Brazilian citizens in Israel ()"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1711849575391044005)  2023-10-10T21:01Z [----] followers, 22.5K engagements


"The @Fuerza_aerea_uy () is preparing to dispatch a KC-130H to retrieve Uruguayan citizens from the conflict in Israel (). LATAM currently wildly exceeding my expectations for the efforts of retrieving citizens abroad an important capability"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1711853210049122723)  2023-10-10T21:16Z [----] followers, 24.9K engagements


"The @FACh_Chile () B737 has arrived at Tel Avivs Ben Gurion Airport in Israel (). In the background I believe that is the Mexican Air Force () [---] also retrieving citizens"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1711862684159709420)  2023-10-10T21:54Z [----] followers, 10.1K engagements


"The @Fuerza_aerea_uy () KC-130H has left Uruguay on its way to Israel () to pick up Uruguayans stranded in the middle of the conflict"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1712122575663563121)  2023-10-11T15:06Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"After KC-30 landed in Braslia [---] of the [---] repatriated Brazilians boarded other @fab_oficial () aircraft (C-99 and KC-390) were they headed for Rio de Janeiro (Galeo Air Base)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1712134051883307429)  2023-10-11T15:52Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The United States () has approved the F-16A/B MLU deal between Denmark () and Argentina () after no objections were raised during the [--] day period in which the US Senate could object. Thus the decision of the deal is completely in the hands of the Argentine Government"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1712175837313683950)  2023-10-11T18:38Z 59K followers, 106.2K engagements


"The @FACh_Chile () Boeing [---] has returned to Israel () to pick up an additional [--] passengers seeking safety from the conflict"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1712211510318059603)  2023-10-11T21:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The @fab_oficial () KC-30 that landed in Braslia today is to again make for Rome Italy () and then again to Tel Aviv Israel ()"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1712218444140032020)  2023-10-11T21:27Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The @FACh_Chile () now has both the [---] and the C-130 deployed in Spain () to help with the evacuation operations of Israel (). The Chilean Ambassador to Spain was present to oversee the arrival of both units"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1712248088268509197)  2023-10-11T23:25Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"A @fapperu () C-27J transport aircraft transported three @sutranperu agents those victims of an attack in Abancay as well as their families from Cusco to the capital of Lima to receive medical attention. The aeromedical role of transport aircraft is vital"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1712267419861807462)  2023-10-12T00:42Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The first of the @FuerzaAereaCol () B737s has picked up [---] civilians from Tel Aviv Israel (). The B737 will now fly to Lisbon Portugal () where they are to then fly to Colombia"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1712459450680827987)  2023-10-12T13:25Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Oh my god the Brits and NAFO throwing a FIT about the F-16s in my comment section Jesus Christ. Seems apparently every other nation in the world can have fighter jets but Argentina for basic air defense"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1712461376080294039)  2023-10-12T13:33Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The second @fab_oficial () KC-30 has arrived in Rio de Janeiro at Galeo Air Base flying directly from Tel Aviv Israel () with another [---] evacuated Brazilians on board"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1712464771705155766)  2023-10-12T13:46Z [----] followers, 13.1K engagements


"A @fab_oficial () KC-390 has loaded up passengers in Tel Aviv for evacuation"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1712484578290708929)  2023-10-12T15:05Z [----] followers, 16.7K engagements


"The @FuerzaAerea_Arg () B737 is now on the way to participate in the evacuation of Argentinians from Israel ()"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1712585056408002585)  2023-10-12T21:44Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Brazil () has sent in of its @fab_oficial E-Jets to Rome Italy () while awaiting negotiations for an evacuation of Gaza via Egypt ()"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1712585662359077162)  2023-10-12T21:46Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"A @fab_oficial () KC-390 has landed at Recife Air Base with [--] Brazilians evacuated from Israel (). The aircraft will then take off to So Paulos Guarulhos Air Base"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1712834928914665594)  2023-10-13T14:17Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Video from last night of the first flight of the @FuerzaAereaCol () back to Colombia from Tel Aviv ()"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1712889857003966906)  2023-10-13T17:55Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The @USNavy () and the @Armada_Chile () both conducted anti-submarine and maritime patrol operations. The USN brought the P-8A while the Chileans used their C-295s. This is occurring at the same time that the destroyer USS Momsen is in Chile for exercise #TeamworkSouth"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1712911492385853665)  2023-10-13T19:21Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The @fapperu () has deployed its B737 out of Rome Italy () to evacuate Peruvian civilians from Israel (). Peru is the 7th LATAM nation to embark evacuation flights out of Israel"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1712937361628082510)  2023-10-13T21:04Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The B737 of the @FuerzaAerea_Arg () has completed its first evacuation flight from Tel Aviv () with [---] Argentinians on board"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1713043959063151004)  2023-10-14T04:08Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The @Fuerza_aerea_uy () KC-130H has picked up the first round of Uruguayan civilians from Tel Aviv ()"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1713205574081429685)  2023-10-14T14:50Z [----] followers, 11K engagements


"The @FACh_Chile () B737 has landed back in Chile after days of evacuating Chileans from Israel (). I believe I speak for everyone when I say that the brave men and women who served in this mission should be awarded"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1713299655537066030)  2023-10-14T21:04Z [--] followers, [----] engagements


"The gunboat ARP Caonero Py. (C-01) of the @armada_py () has left the Port of Pilar and is heading back up river to Asuncin. She is the largest asset of the Paraguayan Navy built in 1930"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1713548786599940362)  2023-10-15T13:34Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Reports of a Colombian () Army Aviation Mi-17 lost due to crash in Anori Antioquia"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1713651781333315997)  2023-10-15T20:23Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"This has me begging to question if this action is permanent and Israel suspends any arms deals with Colombia would Colombia sell off their Israeli arms or try to withstand an embargo"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1713668246505701441)  2023-10-15T21:28Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Tomorrow Argentina () and Norway () will officially sign the agreement for the procurement of the 4x P-3C/N aircraft. This is the first of two major deals recently accepted by the @StateDeptPM () with the other being the F-16s which could also come soon as well"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1714077355151687928)  2023-10-17T00:34Z [----] followers, 54.1K engagements


"The Czech Republic () has opted to select the @embraer KC/C-390 for its next cargo transport aircraft. The Czechs are set to purchase a pair of KC/C-390 greatly improving the capabilities of the current Czech force as they lack a heavy transport aircraft"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1714274566854627629)  2023-10-17T13:38Z 22K followers, 25K engagements


"These could be prime for some South American coast guards or navies"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1714277450233086255)  2023-10-17T13:49Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The @fab_oficial () has sent humanitarian donations to support victims of the Israel-Gaza conflict onboard a KC-30 flight to Tel Aviv. These humanitarian aid packages include critical supplies for the injured to help in aid for first responders"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1714306479979995563)  2023-10-17T15:44Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"I am starting to get concerned about Vzla military action in the Esequibo and idk if it is just me overreacting or"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1714462517072982397)  2023-10-18T02:04Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Brazilian () aid has arrived in Egypt () as part of a separate flight from the one in the quote. The Brazilians have begun to send aid in all of their flight and then bring back repeated Brazilians back"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1714704879749419016)  2023-10-18T18:07Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Ecuador () has purchased a pair of @Airbus () C-295 transport aircraft. The Ecuadorian Minister of Defense Luis Lara signed to contract today for the procurement of the two aircraft. In a statement by president @LassoGuillermo one will be Navy and one for the Army"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1714778627643260979)  2023-10-18T23:00Z [----] followers, 13.9K engagements


"The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Guyana () has put out a statement that they will intently observe the supposed increase of Venezuelan military personnel along the border with Venezuela (). The Vzla. Ambassador states its to combat illegal mining operations 🧵"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1715041957020369206)  2023-10-19T16:27Z 10.2K followers, 90.7K engagements


"There have been various Vzla official accounts in military circles promoting the deployment of personnel to the border of Guyana. For those unaware: Venezuela claims the Guyana-Essequibo region of Guyana making up almost half of the small nation"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1715041964691714096)  2023-10-19T16:27Z [----] followers, 12.1K engagements


"Venezuela has claimed the Guyana-Essequibo for a while however in recent years it has begun to become more aggressive: - Vzla seizure of Guyana oil exploration vessel (2013) - Vzla claiming the awarding of oil license to Exxon violated its national waters (2015)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1715041967841632637)  2023-10-19T16:27Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Source for the MoFA post:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1715041976544817373)  2023-10-19T16:27Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The @fap_pt () KC-390 completed her first operational mission after completing a transatlantic flight between Brazil () and Portugal. The KC-390 produced by Brazils @embraer is now fully integrated into the Portuguese Air Force marking a first for the export of the type"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1715089143724716359)  2023-10-19T19:34Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The @exercitooficial () received another [--] M577 A2 armored vehicles from the United States (). The ex-US Army units were delivered to Brazil through the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1715090004014174358)  2023-10-19T19:38Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"As part of the Exercise SIFOREX XIII between the @USNavy () and @naval_peru () both nations conducted personnel exchanges to visit the other navys vessels. The US is participating with the destroyer USS Momsen (DDG-92) and submarine USS Hampton (SSN-767)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1715126677716504757)  2023-10-19T22:04Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Photos of the @Armada_Chile () and @USNavy () during the cooperative naval exercise #TeamworkSouth. The Chilean Navy is one of the United States prime allies in the region with similar capabilities and training of many NATO states"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1715151113052184608)  2023-10-19T23:41Z [--] followers, [----] engagements


"The @fab_oficial () deployed a C-130 to bring [--] firefighters and more than [--] tons of equipment to assist in the Amazon drought in the case of devastating fires taking advantage of the dry soil"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1715512530695594090)  2023-10-20T23:37Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The @fapperu () is deploying a large part of its force as part of Exercise ECODEX XII. The exercise will for us on dissimilar Operation capabilities and will take place on the southern part of the country close to the borders of Chile () & Bolivia ()"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1715536291754877029)  2023-10-21T01:11Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The ARA Patagonia of the @Armada_Arg () has concluded its maintenance/overhaul process and has officially begun sea trials. The ARA Patagonia has been effectively out of service for a few years; and with her return the replenishment for the ARA would be recovered"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1715754966487384239)  2023-10-21T15:40Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The Venezuelan Army () conducted some artillery exercise training using some of their Russian () equipment including 2S19 Msta-S SPH and BM-21 Grad MLRS system. The 2S19 Msta-S SPH is the Russian Equivalent for the M109 currently in service with many SA nations"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1715800417844498753)  2023-10-21T18:41Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The @marmilbr frigate Rademaker (F49) reportedly suffered fire while operating off the coast of Rio de Janeiro on Oct. 17th. She had returned to Rio after the fire had occurred. The Rademaker (F49) is the last of the Type [--] class to see service with the Brazilian Navy"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1715837593445896492)  2023-10-21T21:08Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"In the Galpagos Islands of Ecuador () the @armada_ecuador carried out an aeromedical flight for [--] children/teens who had suffered an accident. The Bell [---] helicopter HN-411 conducted the aeromedical evacuation"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1715911459010662877)  2023-10-22T02:02Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The @naval_peru () is executing its expansion plans for the expansion of its Callao Naval Air Base at the Jorge Chvez International Airport. The expansion is set to cost $9.35 million and be conducted over the course of roughly a year and a half"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1716082935982411947)  2023-10-22T13:23Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The @armada_py () held a demonstration of the Navys air ground and sea forces in Asuncin yesterday. A number of riverine units as well as the forces lone HB350 Esquilo helicopter were present for the display"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1716099493102604458)  2023-10-22T14:29Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Bolivia () celebrated [---] years of aviation history on October 12th. The El Alto Aviation School was established on October 12th [----] to service the Army Air Corps. Meanwhile the Air Force would only get structural independence in 1957"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1716110498188382706)  2023-10-22T15:13Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"As part of @naval_perus () Exercise SIFOREX XIII the research vessel BAP Carrasco (BOP-171) and the submarine BAP Pisagua (SS-33) conducted Search and Rescue trials for a lost submarine. Pisagua a T209 class played the missing sub while Carrasco searched the seabed"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1716245252099502590)  2023-10-23T00:08Z [----] followers, 32.5K engagements


"The Ecuadorian () Coast Guard vessel Isla Santa Cruz seized [--] boats of gang members with the boats towed away after capture. (Only posting gang stuff cause it involves naval unit)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1716434930660438230)  2023-10-23T12:42Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"It keeps going. a referendum to Venezuela in December asking the population questions about the Esequibo including a number that are questionable about Guyana's sovereignty"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1716544554055401689)  2023-10-23T19:58Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Oh hey its Brazils () Learjet 35s it uses for surveillance. Such a popular lil jet in LATAM for military roles"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1716621382992216220)  2023-10-24T01:03Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"In preparation for dealing with the Venezuelan invasion of Guyana I will *attempt* to focus strictly on the military invasion and not dive into the political issues of it but war is politics with bloodshed so it will be hard National Sovereignty is key"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1716811726145155096)  2023-10-24T13:39Z [----] followers, 15.5K engagements


"Brazils () @marmilbr from Oct 23rd - 27th hosting Exercise MINEX-23 a mine warfare exercise centered around testing mining operations and mining countermeasures. This includes the @EMGEPRON1 Suppressor USV system Brazils first autonomous naval vessel"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1716814128210399503)  2023-10-24T13:49Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The @fapperu () is seeking the purchase of 2x B737 NG aircraft for $54 million USD. This purchase would seek to replace the current in service aircraft of the 737-500 and 737-200s The 737-500 recently conducted operations to evacuate Peruvians from Israel ()"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1716844807740706936)  2023-10-24T15:51Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The closing ceremony of the Exercise Grand African Nemo [----] was held on board the @MarineNationale () vessel Mistral. The @marmilbr () participated with the OPV Amazonas (P120) in the exercise and final ceremony while deployed in the Gulf of Guinea"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1716853014097539342)  2023-10-24T16:23Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Interesting timing that I assume is no coincidence"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1716922875524059541)  2023-10-24T21:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"(Political): Guyana president and head of opposition met to discuss unity during the possible border crisis. Parties are unified in support of Guyana's sovereignty"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1716925273156030552)  2023-10-24T21:10Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The @COL_EJERCITO () conducted a community outreach event in which 40x children were able to ride on a helicopter for the first time The helicopter in question is the Colombian Armys Russian-built () Mi-17 MD utility helicopter"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1717197083839537279)  2023-10-25T15:11Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The @marmilbr () OPV Apa (P121) conducted a series of trials with a Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) yesterday. The USV was remotely operated from the Apa and successfully carried out mine-hunting searches and testing for capabilities"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1717343985943896253)  2023-10-26T00:54Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The @Fuerza_aerea_uy () deployed a Cessna U-206H and various drones to the north of Uruguay to conduct reconnaissance on the flood-impacted regions"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1717537202966765595)  2023-10-26T13:42Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The current Minister of Defense of Venezuela () is declaring that the Esequibo region of Guyana () is Venezuelan The Minister of Defense of Venezuela is actively threatening invasion of Guyana much similar to Iraq v Kuwait in 1990"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1717576493759599022)  2023-10-26T16:18Z [----] followers, 15.5K engagements


"Some recent photos from USS Momsen of the @USNavy () alongside vessels of the @naval_peru () as part of Exercise Silent Forces. Both the USA and Peru are conducting anti-submarine operation training exercises"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1717616694321913905)  2023-10-26T18:58Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Venezuela's () foreign minister Yvan Gil issued a response to CARICOM's concerns regarding Venezuela's recent hostile words against Guyana"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1717645195934920977)  2023-10-26T20:51Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The @afamilitar Air Force training center of Brazil () in the state of So Paulo suffered catastrophic damages due to a recent storm blowing through the region with gusts exceeding [---] km/h Dozens of Tucanos damaged and at minimum [--] destroyed"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1717685185645330494)  2023-10-26T23:30Z [----] followers, 25.1K engagements


"The @EjercitoUy () has carried out tuning the electrical systems of their M41C tanks. The M41C is a variant of the M41B designed for the Brazilian Marine Corp () with 25x received by Uruguay as part of an arms transfer"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1717888976193827015)  2023-10-27T13:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Today as part of the celebration for the @FuerzaAereaEcs () 103rd anniversary the Brig Gen. Gabriel Marcelo Garca Urbina states that next month the FAE will incorporate a new C-130. Also reported is the recovery of: - 3x Twin Otters - 1x L-100 - 8x Helicopters"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1717987555801501948)  2023-10-27T19:32Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"This information is detailed from @Diogo_NMS & @n_larenas"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1717987560058650747)  2023-10-27T19:32Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Venezuela () continues to insist that large swaths of Guyanas () EEZ that have yielded offshore oil contracts are actually Venezuelan territory. Venezuela is demanding that the contracts for offshore oil are void due to Venezuela claiming much of Guyanas legal EEZ"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1717991880950952321)  2023-10-27T19:49Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Seems Ecuador will also recover almost all of its Super Tucanos as the FAE will be receiving funds to secure the return of 10x Super Tucanos to service"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1717992908958147008)  2023-10-27T19:53Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"In Brazil () the production of the Tamandar class frigate continues at a swift pace. The first vessel Tamandar (F200) is set to be launched in FY2024 Q2. The classs production is continuing steadily"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1718278280615243856)  2023-10-28T14:47Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The @FuerzaAereaCol () B737 has arrived at El-Arish airport in Egypt () to deliver aid to Gaza. This mission was personally instructed by Colombian President @petrogustavo in support of those in Gaza"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1718297600145657947)  2023-10-28T16:04Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Vice Admiral Jos Luis Fernndez of the @Armada_Chile () met with the crew of Carrera (SS-22) at Naval Base Point Loma in the USA () Vice Admiral Fernndez was also able to participate in a HOISTEX exercise between a USN MH-60R and the Carrera"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1718300196788953358)  2023-10-28T16:14Z 16.5K followers, [----] engagements


"The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Vzla () continues his tirade against the president of Guyana () Irfaan Ali this time for Alis visit to the Esequibo and the affirmation that the region is Guyanese"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1718352971581288784)  2023-10-28T19:44Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"1/5 Venezuela's () @somos_ejercito hosted a display of the Army's air defense systems. As seen in the video the BUK-M2 S-125 Pechora-2M S-300VM and ZU-23-2 are present. Venezuela procures its primary AD capabilities from Russia () Continued"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1718393664286953621)  2023-10-28T22:25Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"3/5 Previous assessments for the S-300 system from @ImageSatIntl in [----]. The S-300 remains the most critical asset in the Venezuelan arsenal however questions are raised over the Army's capabilities as trials or the system are not reported"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1718393669378826542)  2023-10-28T22:25Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"4/5 If the United States () was to somehow involve itself in the defense of Guyana () from Venezuelan invasion the S-300 and other AD units would likely be targeted by AGM-88 HARMs from SEAD units. The display by the @somos_ejercito allows us to see their AD posturing"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1718393671366885604)  2023-10-28T22:25Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"5/5 .which is not targeted towards Guyana due to Guyana's lack of capable air units. But rather this recent video is a warning to the United States however its effectiveness is hampered due to poor quality of Vzla. AD training"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1718393674101576148)  2023-10-28T22:25Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"As part of the Basic Weapons Officer courses in the @Ejercito_Chile () the Sublieutenants met with those in the 2nd Armored Brigade Hunters to familiarize with the weapons of the force This included: - Leopard 2A4CHL - M113 APC - BrPz Biber AVLB or Leguan bridging unit"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1718648924326502897)  2023-10-29T15:20Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The Venezuelan () @somos_ejercito continues to conduct displays of the Army's air defense systems. Here we have a clear image of the S-125 Pechora-2M in the first two images and a BUK-M2 in the last two"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1718656889247219739)  2023-10-29T15:51Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The @CMN_Argentina the military college for the Argentine Army () conducted training exercises in combined arms warfare. Specifically the use of a armored unit (TAM tank) and Infantry in a simulated urban environment. Trainees are using the FN FAL rifle"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1718658914852684271)  2023-10-29T15:59Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The @naval_peru () conducted a variety of naval aviation exercises as part of the SIFOREX XIII exercise. Helicopters confirmed to participate in the exercise are the Sikorsky ASH-3D Sea King and the Bell AB212ASW. Various ships took part in helicopter operations"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SA_Defensa/status/1718666504437211281)  2023-10-29T16:30Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

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