Dossier
Salitre 2026
Coverage of Salitre 2026 in the Nexus archive.
- Latin America Defense Monitor — July 2–7, 2026
The region’s largest annual air-force drill, Salitre 2026, began in Chile’s Atacama Desert, featuring warplanes, tankers, and transport aircraft from multiple countries. The exercise is part of the weekly Latin America Defense Monitor report.
- Latin America Defense Monitor — June 23–28, 2026
Six Latin American air forces launched the Salitre 2026 exercise, Brazil deployed its Gripen jet abroad for the first time, Brazil unveiled a new frigate, and U.S. forces increased presence in Venezuela. The report highlights regional defense activities and military developments.