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Defense & Public Security in Mexico

September 11, 2020

Mexico’s military budget hovers around 2% of total government budget, comparable to Switzerland’s relative budget, and includes both SEDENA (Army & Airforce), SEMAR (Navy & Marine Armada), as well as Federal-level policing and investigation (Guardia Nacional). In all, Mexico’s total military capex planned for 2020 is equivalent to about 10 billion USD.

Examples of approved investments in 2020:

  • Radars
  • Infrastructure upgrades
  • Aircraft
  • Assets for surveillance operations
  • Naval hospital remodeling

This report includes information on important players, military priorities through 2024, opportunities for Virginia companies, as well as market entry considerations for Mexico’s defense and security sector.