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News - Brazilian Air Force
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Land Warfare
Airshow China: missile proliferation at Zhuhai
13th November 2014
Missiles occupied an important place at the 10th China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition in Zhuhai from 11-16 November, with a prominent missile house displaying …
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Defence Helicopter
AgustaWestland strengthens Indonesian market ties
13th November 2014
AgustaWestland has signed a cooperation agreement with Indonesia’s Indopelita Aircraft Service (IAS) that will see in-country support and maintenance services established for AgustaWestland customers. The …
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Defence Helicopter
US to sell guided rockets to Iraq
13th November 2014
The US State Department has approved the sale of Advanced Precision Kill Weapon Systems (APKWS) guided rocket systems to Iraq, it was announced on 12 …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Northrop Grumman to continue Global Hawk sustainment
13th November 2014
Northrop Grumman has signed an agreement with the US Department of Defense that will see the company continue logistics and sustainment services for the US …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Airshow China: UAV development shows few signs of abating
13th November 2014
A regular feature at the biennial Airshow China is the wide range of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) on show. The latest event, held from 11-16 …
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Military Logistics
Airshow China: Y-20 transport aircraft debuts
12th November 2014
The developmental Chinese Y-20 transport aircraft debuted at the 10th China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition in Zhuhai on 11 November. The aircraft made its …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Airshow China: Domestic aerostats aloft in Zhuhai
12th November 2014
A sizeable aerostat that has already been deployed on internal security operations was displayed by the East China Research Institute of Electronic Engineering (ECRIEE) at …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Airshow China: UCAV revealed in PLAAF colours
12th November 2014
The Wing-Loong 1 unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) has been shown in the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) livery for the first time, surrounded …
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Defence Helicopter
Reservations about Indian helicopter project emerge
12th November 2014
India’s long-delayed quest for a new military surveillance helicopter has hit a fresh snag, with domestic venders concerned the acquisition strategy of the relaunched project …
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Military Logistics
DefenCell MAC barriers selected for DLA IDIQ contract
12th November 2014
Maccaferri will supply its DefenCell MAC gabion barriers to meet the DLA Expeditionary Barrier System (EBS) requirement under an IDIQ contract with a potential maximum …
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Military Logistics
AAR selected for AMMROC MRO facility support
11th November 2014
AAR has received a contract from the Advanced Military Maintenance Repair and Overhaul Center (AMMROC) to support in the design, outfitting and integration of key …
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Defence Helicopter
Thales, SAVIC team for Chinese helicopter market
11th November 2014
Thales and Shanghai AVIC (SAVIC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will see the two companies offer joint solutions to the Chinese helicopter …
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Defence Notes
Airshow China: FC-31 fighter makes debut
11th November 2014
The FC-31 fighter, a developmental platform from the Shenyang Aircraft Corporation (SAC), is participating in flying displays at Airshow China 2014 in Zhuhai. Widely known …
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Military Logistics
Hesco awarded US DLA force protection IDIQ contract
10th November 2014
Hesco Bastion will supply force protection expeditionary barrier systems to the US Defense Logistics Troop Support Agency (DLA) under an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) …
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Defence Helicopter
First EC725 accepted by Indonesian MoD
10th November 2014
The first combat search and rescue (CSAR) EC725 helicopter has been accepted by the Indonesian Ministry of Defence from Airbus Helicopters. Following the installation of …
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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.
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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 ...