Argentina’s IA-100B “Malvina” Takes Flight

Argentina’s IA-100B “Malvina” Takes Flight: A New Era for Latin American Pilot Training

Argentine aerospace: The IA-100B “Malvina” training aircraft took to the skies on May 20, 2025, from the Escuela de Aviación Militar’s runway in Córdoba. The aircraft, developed by the state-owned Fábrica Argentina de Aviones (FAdeA), marks the first flight of...
Gripen fighter jets

Sweden’s Gripen fighter jets Bid for Peru: A fighter Jet Deal That Could Redefine Latin American Defense Dynamics

In a development that could recalibrate defense alignments in Latin America, the Swedish government has formally requested parliamentary approval to enter into a government-to-government agreement with Peru for the sale of up to 12 Saab JAS 39 Gripen E/F multirole...
EU-China

EU’s ‘Global Gateway’ and China’s BRI: Competitors or Collaborators?

The European Union (EU) has unveiled its "Global Gateway" strategy, aimed at enhancing interregional connectivity in five key areas: digital sector, climate and energy, transport, health, and education and research. The strategy is seen as a counterweight to China's Belt...