Latin America Defense Monitor – Feb 16-20, 2026

2026-02-20 - 19:03

Weekly Edition · Friday, February 20, 2026 · Issue #02 Military operations, defense procurement, security policy, and force-posture developments across Latin America and the Caribbean Executive Summary The Big Picture: Peru ended weeks of speculation by selecting the Lockheed Martin F-16 Block 70 as its next-generation fighter, receiving $340 million in initial funding for