Brazil plans expansion of Gripen fighter jet fleet in defence deal with Sweden
The initial agreement for 36 Jas 39 Gripen jets, signed in 2014 with Swedish aerospace company Saab, has so far delivered eight aircraft to Brazil.
EDGE Group and the Brazilian Navy take major step in MANSUP missile development
EDGE Group has signed a strategic partnership contract with the Brazilian Navy to complete the full development of the Navy’s National Anti-Ship Missile (MANSUP) by the end of 2025.
IDV signs a contract with the Brazilian Army to provide 420 LMV-BR 2 vehicles
The Brazilian Army, through the Army Manufacturing Directorate, signed a contract with IDV for the supply of 420 LMV-BR 2 (Light Multirole Vehicle) within a 10-year timeframe.
Brazilian Air Force order two GM200 MM/A air surveillance radars from Thales
The Brazilian Air Force has acquired the Ground Master 200 Multi-Mission All-in-One (GM200 MM/A) tactical air surveillance radars from Thales.
thyssenkrupp Marine Systems lays keel for Brazil’s most advanced frigate
thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (tkMS) has achieved a significant milestone with the keel laying of Brazil’s most modern frigate, the "Jerônimo de Albuquerque."
Gripen E fighter jet undergoes tropical testing in northern Brazil
For approximately 20 days, the Gripen E aircraft 4100, used in Brazil's development and certification campaigns, was once again subjected to extreme weather conditions.
Brazilian Army selects Israeli ATMOS 155mm howitzers for artillery upgrade
The Brazilian Army's Logistics Command has selected the winning bid for its self-propelled 155mm howitzers as part of the VBCOAP 155mm SR program.
Naval Group: launching of the third Brazilian Scorpène submarine
On March 27, the third of the four Scorpène submarines of the ProSub program was launched at the Itaguaí Naval base.
Two European bids in Brazilian Army’s artillery tender
Four entities have entered into the second phase of the tender for the supply of new self-propelled 155mm artillery systems for the Brazilian Army.
Brazilian Gripen E conducts IRST tests in simulated aerial combat
The Brazilian Gripen E aircraft with registration FAB 4100, dedicated to tests in Brazil, took part in a flight test campaign in Anápolis (GO) to assess the Infrared Search and Track (IRST).
Second Scorpène submarine commissioned by the Brazilian Navy
On January 12th, the second of the four Scorpène submarines of the ProSub program was commissioned by the Brazilian Navy.
Brazilian Air Force receives another Gripen E fighter from Saab
The Gripen E fighter jet, with registration FAB 4107, landed at Anápolis Air Base (BAAN) on Friday morning, December 15.