Chile – The Defense Post

Apr- 2026 -

16 April

Air

A Chilean air force KC-135E Stratotanker and U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II fly in Chilean airspace.

Chilean KC-135 Stratotanker Refuels US F-35s for First Time

The US Air Force and the Chilean Air Force have conducted an air-to-air refueling involving a Chilean KC-135 and two US F-35A aircraft.

10 April

Air

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Chile’s New T-40 Newen Trainer Moves Pilot Training Into Digital Era

Chile is reworking how it trains military pilots with the debut of the T-40 Newen, a next-gen trainer aircraft built around advanced systems and a connected training approach.

Mar- 2026 -

13 March

Americas

Paulo Dominonni

Industrial Density: The New Battlefield in Latin American Vehicle Procurement

In Latin America, military vehicle contracts are increasingly decided by industrial integration, not just price or performance.

Nov- 2025 -

27 November

Air

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Chile’s New T-40 Trainer Aircraft Ushers in VR-Driven Pilot Training

T-40 Newén trainer aircraft is Chile’s next-gen training platform built by ENAER, featuring a modern digital glass cockpit, and advanced composite materials in its structure for durability.

Jan- 2024 -

9 January

Americas

A Raytheon Sea Sparrow missile is seen flying over gray waters. The white missile is propelled by its engine, jutting out white-to-red-hot flames on its back.

Juster Domingo

Raytheon to Support Chile, Japan, US Sea Sparrow Missile Systems

Raytheon has signed a $34.3-million deal with the US to continue providing technical support for US warships' Sea Sparrow missile systems.

Nov- 2023 -

1 November

Air

Staff Writer With AFP

Bolivia Cuts Ties with Israel Over Gaza Strikes, Others Recall Envoys

Bolivia said it was severing diplomatic ties with Israel over its "disproportionate" attacks in Gaza, as two other Latin American countries recalled their ambassadors over the mounting humanitarian crisis.

Sep- 2023 -

18 September

Americas