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News - Brazilian Air Force

  • Defence Helicopter

    Sikorsky to build 12 CH-53Ks for USMC

    21st May 2019

    Sikorsky has received a $1.13 billion contract from the US Navy to build 12 production CH-53K King Stallion  heavy-lift helicopters for the US Marine Corps …

  • Military Logistics

    ROKAF introduces second MRTT aerial tanker

    16th April 2019

    The Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) has introduced its second A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aerial refuelling aircraft, local media reports. The new MRTT …

  • Special Operations

    AFSOC seeks advanced SERE training

    24th April 2019

    US Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) is seeking advanced Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape (SERE) training for elements of its 6th Special Operations Squadron …

  • Training

    ITEC 2019: Clear skies ahead with JVC's 4K native projector (video)

    17th May 2019

    JVC demonstrated its new VS3000 projector at ITEC 2019 in Stockholm. It has a resolution of 4096x2160 pixels, a contrast ratio of 1500:1 and high …

  • Digital Battlespace

    Comtech receives additional VSAT funding

    17th May 2019

    Comtech Telecommunications will continue to provide Very Small Aperture Terminals (VSAT) to the US Army, the company announced on 14 May. The $14.7 million in …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Bell hits last of JMR-TD key performance targets

    21st May 2019

    Helicopter manufacturer Bell has successfully completed all of the main performance standards associated with its Joint Multi-Role Technology Demonstrator (JMR-TD) flight test efforts, having now demonstrated a …

  • Training

    ITEC 2019: Alliances strengthened through simulated environments (video)

    15th May 2019

    Hans Lindgren, head of business development at Saab, speaks to Shephard about how several European nations initiated the integration of training simulation communities. This also …

  • Special Operations

    USSOCOM looks to Dry Combat Submersible future

    31st May 2019

    Just weeks after receiving the first two Mk11 Shallow Water Combat Submersibles (SWCS) to begin replacing its fleet of Mk8 Mod1 SEAL Delivery Vehicles (SDVs), …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Putin pledges an increased Mi-28NM order

    20th May 2019

    Russian President Vladimir Putin insisted that the Russian MoD is set to increase an order to be placed in the coming months for the Mi-28NM …

  • Digital Battlespace

    Harris to support USAF EW systems

    11th April 2019

    Harris Corporation has been selected by the US Air Force to continue supporting its ground-based EW systems and infrastructure, the company announced on 8 April. …

  • Naval Warfare

    Taiwan invests in new corvette and minelayer classes

    28th May 2019

    Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen attended a steel-cutting ceremony for a new corvette class at Lung Teh Shipbuilding near the Suao Naval Base on 24 May. …

  • Land Warfare

    IDEF 2019: UN, NATO orders for Guardian Xtreme following certification

    2nd May 2019

    NATO and the United Nations have ordered ‘a large number’ of International Armoured Group (IAG) Guardian Xtreme armoured vehicle following STANAG certification which came through …

  • Training

    ITEC 2019: CAE addresses pilot shortage (video)

    14th May 2019

    Marc-Olivier Sabourin, VP and general manager for CAE Defence and Security in Europe and Africa, discusses the current pilot training shortage and what CAE is …

  • Digital Battlespace

    Thales technology for Jamaican coastal surveillance

    11th April 2019

    Thales has been selected by the Jamaican Defense Force to provide a coastal surveillance system based around its Coast Watcher 100 radar, the company announced …

  • Defence Notes

    UDT, ITEC, EW Europe Daily News - Day Two

    14th May 2019

    The official UDT, ITEC, EW Europe Daily News - Day Two is now available to read online. View the digital edition PDF version here.

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 ...

  • Air: Radio and SATCOM

    Air: Radio and SATCOM | M-346 FA [Brazil]

    Brazil is evaluating the procurement of up to 30 Leonardo M-346 light attack aircraft under a potential agreement with Italy, aimed at modernising its aerial ...

  • Data links

    Data links | M-346 FA [Brazil]

    Brazil is evaluating the procurement of up to 30 Leonardo M-346 light attack aircraft under a potential agreement with Italy, aimed at modernising its aerial ...

  • Air: Helmet-mounted displays

    Air: Helmet-mounted displays | M-346 FA [Brazil]

    Brazil is evaluating the procurement of up to 30 Leonardo M-346 light attack aircraft under a potential agreement with Italy, aimed at modernising its aerial ...

  • Air: Head-up displays

    Air: Head-up displays | M-346 FA [Brazil]

    Brazil is evaluating the procurement of up to 30 Leonardo M-346 light attack aircraft under a potential agreement with Italy, aimed at modernising its aerial ...

  • Transponders and IFF

    Transponders and IFF | M-346 FA [Brazil]

    Brazil is evaluating the procurement of up to 30 Leonardo M-346 light attack aircraft under a potential agreement with Italy, aimed at modernising its aerial ...

  • 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 UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE

    Hermes 900 [Undisclosed European Country]

    Background Various Contracts On 18 November 2024, Elbit Systems announced it had awarded various contacts with a combined $335 million to an undisclosed European country. ...

  • 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 ...

  • Light attack

    M-346 FA [Brazil]

    Programme Background Requirement Brazil operates several A-1 (AMX) light attack aircraft, which were produced by Embraer in partnership with Leonardo in the 1980s. Similarly, the ...

  • 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 ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

  • Air-to-surface missiles

    MAR-1

    The MAR-1 is a Brazilian air-to-surface anti-radiation missile (ARM) developed by Mectron in collaboration with the Aerospace Technology and Science Department (DCTA) of the Brazilian ...

  • 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 ...

  • Air-to-air missiles

    Python-4

    The Python-4 is fitted with an 11kg high-explosive warhead and IR homing system as well as a double-base solid propellant rocket. The missile can fly at ...

  • 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 - 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 ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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 - 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 ...

  • 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 ...

  • EO/IR systems, Land: unattended sensor/surveillance systems, Sea: ship surveillance and fire control systems

    SHAPO

    SHAPO is a multi-sensor, gyro-stabilised observation payload. It is intended for UAVs, helicopters, light aircraft, patrol boats, aerostats, airships, armoured vehicles and masts. Sensors include a ...

  • Guided munitions

    SMKB (Smart-MK-Bomb)

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

  • 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 ...

  • EO/IR systems

    Skyward

    The SkyWard system is an advanced Infrared Search and Track (IRST) solution developed for next-generation airborne platforms, including 5th-generation fighter aircraft.  Designed with modularity in ...