Region's Military Seeks to Modernize . . . But Tight Funding Forces Ingenuity

Chronic funding shortages in Latin American countries are breeding dependence on U.S. military aid -- mostly for anti-narcotics and counter-insurgency programs. Other aid programs foster development of natural resources (particularly fossil fuels and minerals), and include maritime and border surveillance, light ground-attack, air assault, transport support, air logistic, medical evacuation and search and rescue roles.
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Chile's F-16s Will Be State of the Art

Chile's 10 Block 50 F-16s will be absolutely state of the art and up to the latest USAF standard when delivered in 2005-06, according to Henry Gomez, Lockheed Martin's regional sales director.
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Super Tucano Bares Fangs for Export

Embraer has formally begun selling its Super Tucano trainer and light attack turboprop outside Brazil, and is stepping up its marketing of the $5.5 million turboprop here at FIDAE 2002.
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