Brazilian service chiefs seek more investment in new capabilities
During a webinar organised by the Brazilian MoD, the commanders of the air force, army and navy put on a united front with the Minister of Defence to call for higher defence spending
More investment in new capabilities for the Brazilian Armed Forces is essential to maintain readiness, according to the chiefs of the three armed services and Minister of Defence Fernando Azevedo e Silva.
Speaking on 13 November during a webinar organised by the Brazilian MoD, Azevedo (a former Chief of Staff of the Brazilian Army) emphasised that one of his priorities is to overhaul, enhance and modernise equipment operated by the air force, army and navy.
He explained that some of the systems and platforms in use today have been in service for many years, saying: ‘Our main equipment is 50 to
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