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News - Brazilian Air Force

  • Naval Warfare

    IMDEX Asia: Asia navies introduced to the ‘Tank Boat’

    22nd May 2015

    Indonesian shipyard PT Lundin and turret manufacturer CMI Defence are working on an innovative craft aimed at the riverine and amphibious assault market. Dubbed the …

  • Naval Warfare

    IMDEX Asia: QinetiQ ViewFinder fuses sensor data

    22nd May 2015

    QinetiQ will unveil a new combat management system for naval vessels called ViewFinder at the IMDEX Asia 2015 exhibition. The system, developed as part of R&D …

  • Digital Battlespace

    Elbit to integrate JHMCS II onboard AC-130W aircraft

    22nd May 2015

    Elbit Systems of America has entered into a USSOCOM-funded NAVSEA Crane contract through its RCEVS joint venture with Rockwell Collins to integrate the Joint Helmet …

  • Digital Battlespace

    UK stalls on AWACS upgrades

    22nd May 2015

    The UK is falling behind with Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) upgrades due to budgetary constraints, according to officials at the Boeing San Antonio …

  • Digital Battlespace

    ADF C-17A demos new SATCOM, display system

    21st May 2015

    An Australian Defence Force (ADF) C-17A Globemaster fitted with a new imagery display and Satellite Communication (SATCOM) system has demonstrated its capabilities to senior ADF …

  • Digital Battlespace

    Harris wins ADF radio system support contract

    21st May 2015

    Harris Software Systems, the Australian subsidiary of Harris Corporation, has been awarded a support contract for Australian Defence Force (ADF) combat radios, as announced by …

  • Land Warfare

    Cubic receives EST 2000 FMS order for Lebanon

    21st May 2015

    Cubic Global Defense has been awarded a foreign military sales follow-on order for additional Engagement Skills Trainer 2000 (EST 2000) shelters, logistics support and maintenance …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    Future unmanned test bed potential for QF-16

    21st May 2015

    Boeing is looking towards the future of the QF-16 which could potentially be utilised as a test bed for unmanned technology developments, according to officials …

  • Defence Helicopter

    IMDEX Asia: AgustaWestland pitches AW101 to Asian market

    21st May 2015

    AgustaWestland has launched a marketing drive of its AW101 medium multirole helicopter in Asia, with an eye on several opportunities in the region. In particular, …

  • Naval Warfare

    IMDEX Asia: Royal Navy still sees responsibilities in Asia

    21st May 2015

    The Royal Navy wants to remain an active force in Asia even though it now lacks ‘striking activity’ in the region, a senior officer from …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    IMDEX Asia: RSN to increase use of unmanned systems

    21st May 2015

    The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) is planning to further expand its unmanned vehicles capability, with manned and unmanned systems operating in unison, according to …

  • Digital Battlespace

    Maintenance completed early on E-4B

    20th May 2015

    Boeing has recently completed maintenance on one of the four US Air Force E-4B advanced airborne command posts earlier than planned. It was the first …

  • Digital Battlespace

    Boeing poised to provide digital payload for GPS III

    20th May 2015

    Boeing is looking to compete for the Global Positioning System (GPS) III programme payload solution when the US Air Force opens it up for alternate …

  • Digital Battlespace

    Cost saving focus for future satellites

    20th May 2015

    Improved technology and innovation were key to cost efficiency in future satellite programmes, according to senior Boeing officials. Speaking to journalists at the Boeing Satellite …

  • Naval Warfare

    IMDEX Asia: Saab highlights submarine offerings

    20th May 2015

    ‘The naval segment in Southeast Asia is very important,’ Anders Dahl, VP and head of Saab Singapore, told Shephard at the IMDEX Asia maritime defence …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

  • Fighter - multirole

    JAS 39E/F Gripen (Brazil)

    In 2016, Gripen’s Project and Development Center was opened in Sao Paulo to allow Sweedish and Brazillian engineers to work together in the Gripen development ...

  • Transport/tanker aircraft

    C-130H Replacement [Sweden]

    Programme Background Requirements Sweden has five C-130H aircraft (designated Tp-84) and one KC-130H. Two C-130Es bought in the 1960s have retired, but the six H ...

  • Transport/tanker aircraft

    KC-390 (Brazil)

    Programme Background Requirement The aircraft deliveries were scheduled to start by the end of 2016 and continue over a period of ten years. However,  the first ...

  • Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - rotary-wing

    Army Aviation Project [Brazil]

    Programme Background Brazilian Investment As reported by Shephard, in August 2023, the Brazilian government disclosed its plans to invest BRL 52.8 billion ($10.6 billion) in new military ...

  • Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE

    Hermes 900 [Brazil]

    Programme Background First Batch (2014) In 2014, Elbit reported supplying the Hermes 900 to the Brazilian Air Force (FAB). The drone is called the RQ-900 in ...

  • Sealift/replenishment vessels

    Polar Support Vessel [Brazil]

    Programme Background Requirements In June 2020, the Brazilian Navy released a Request for Proposal (RfP) to procure a new Antarctic vessel to be manufactured in Brazil. The ...

  • Military helicopters - attack, Military helicopters - multirole

    Mi-35M Replacement (Brazil)

    Programme Background The Brazilian Air Force (FAB) High Command sprung a surprise on 10 February 2022 when it issued a document stating that its fleet ...

  • APCs/IFVs - 8x8

    VBC Cav-MSR (Brazil)

    Programme Background Purpose The Brazilian Army's mechanised cavalry regiments are believed to operate approximately 400 EE-9 Cascavel 6x6 fire support vehicles manufactured by the now-defunct ...

  • Light attack, Trainer

    A-29 Philippines

    Programme Background The aircraft will be deployed for close air support (CAS), light attack, surveillance, air-to-air interception and counterinsurgency (COIN) missions. On three previous occasions ...

  • APCs/IFVs - 4x4

    JLTV (Brazil - 1st Batch)

    Programme Background Under its PROADSUMUS programme, the Brazilian Marine Corps is procuring new equipment to support its deployment in expeditionary operations. One of the new ...

  • APCs/IFVs - 6x6

    VBTP-MR Guarani

    Programme Background Part of the Brazilian Army's New Armoured Wheeled Vehicle Family (NFBR), the VBTP-MR platform is to be manufactured in several versions including standard ...

  • UAS: communication systems

    UAS: communication systems | QX-2 (Forecast) [Brazilian Marine Corps]

    In August 2023, EDGE Group announced that it hosted a four-day Brazilian Marine Corps delegation. The tour was focused on, among other things, autonomous systems and ...

  • UAS: flight control systems

    UAS: flight control systems | QX-2 (Forecast) [Brazilian Marine Corps]

    In August 2023, EDGE Group announced that it hosted a four-day Brazilian Marine Corps delegation. The tour was focused on, among other things, autonomous systems and ...

  • Submarines: conventional, attack

    Submarines Procurement Programme [Romania]

    Programme Background Requirements Since 2014, Romania has seen a significant increase in its defence budget, which has allowed for more room to procure modern platforms. One ...

  • Frigates

    Tamandaré Class Programme (1-4) [Brazil]

    Programme Background Timeline The Brazilian defence ministry is in the process of procuring four multi-role corvettes based on the German MEKO A100 design for the ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

  • Light attack, Trainer

    EMB-312 Tucano

    The EMB-312 Tucano (Brazilian designation T-27) is a trainer and light attack aircraft developed by Embraer to meet the training requirements of the Brazilian Air ...

  • Air: air combat simulators

    TPTS

    Tactical Procedures Training Simulators (TPTS), operating with SWARM software, can be used to provide most core training elements to pilots or offload training tasks from ...

  • Military helicopters - transport/heavy lift

    H225M

    The medium-weight, 11t-class H225M (formerly known as the EC725) is the latest military Super Puma/Cougar family member.  Technical features include a modular design of mechanical ...

  • Air: AEW/fire control radar

    Grifo-346

    The Grifo-346 is a combat aircraft X-band radar covering +/-60° in azimuth and elevation and a weight under one kilogram. It can track up to ...

  • Trainer, Transport

    EMB-121 Xingu

    The EMB-121 Xingu is a twin-turboprop light transport and advanced multi-engine trainer aircraft developed by Embraer based on the EMB-110 Bandeirante. Its maiden flight was ...

  • Military helicopters - scout/light attack

    H125M

    The H125M (formerly the AS550 B3e Fennec) is a military version of the civil H125. The helicopter has a reduced radar signature due to the use ...

  • Transport/tanker aircraft

    KC-390/C-390 Millennium

    The KC-390 is a high-wing, twin-turbofan, T-tail design intended to meet the needs of the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) for a tanker/transport aircraft. Developed and ...

  • Land: battle management systems

    Arkhe Mission & Combat

    Launched in 2017, Atech's Arkhe Mission & Combat solutions offer a variety of solutions enabling operator to conduct missions from planning to execution and debriefing. It ...

  • Fighter - multirole

    JAS 39E/F Gripen

    The Saab JAS 39E/F Gripen is a multirole fighter aircraft developed from earlier Gripen models and the Gripen NG. The latest version was selected by Brazil ...

  • Fighter - air superiority

    F-5E/F Tiger II

    The F-5E (single-seat)/F (twin-seat) Tiger II is an air superiority fighter developed by Northrop Grumman based on the original F-5 Freedom Fighter. Production of the ...

  • Light attack, Trainer

    EMB-314 Super Tucano

    The EMB-314 (also designated A-29) Super Tucano turboprop aircraft includes single- and two-seat variants. The former is designed for light attack and COIN missions, while ...

  • Air: Electronic Attack - Jamming, Air: Electronic Attack - Pod

    Sky Shield

    The Sky Shield RF pod  jammer can perform simultaneous jamming against multiple, diverse threats and can equip both small and large platforms. Simultaneous jamming is ...

  • Land: air defence radar

    Saber M60

    The Saber M60 is a low-altitude air-defence radar developed by the Brazilian Army's CTEx (Army Technology Centre) in collaboration with Bradar, part of Embraer Defence ...

  • Guided munitions

    SMKB

    The Smart-MK-Bomb, or the SMKB, is a precision guidance kit designed to turn Mk 82 and Mk 83 bombs into guided munitions.

  • Simulator Support Services

    Elbit Systems provides simulator support services such as contractor logistics support, training, manuals and spare parts. The latest integrated data environment is employed for visibility ...