Air Warfare
Brazil scraps A-Darter serial production plans
3rd August 2020
The cancellation last year of A-Darter AAM serial production in Brazil marked a change of course for the Brazilian Air Force (FAB). The decision was taken …
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Defence Helicopter
Brazil surprises with early Sabre retirement plan
The Brazilian Air Force did not specify why it is withdrawing its 12 Mi-35M attack helicopters from service, but several factors seem to have played a part.
Land Warfare
Brazil to announce preliminary results of SPH tender this year
Brazil plans to overhaul its self-propelled artillery capabilities with a tender for 36 howitzers; contenders include Nexter and Elbit.
Air Warfare
Brazilian IFF programme makes cyber progress
Important data encryption elements are falling into place in the Brazilian Air Force IFF programme.
Air Warfare
Venezuela hints at AEW&C procurement despite economic woes
Paralysed by a moribund economy and mired in a long-running political crisis, Venezuela faces unprecedented problems in terms of maintaining its military might. Future procurement …
Air Warfare
Brazil awaits enhanced AEW&C platform
31st July 2020
The Brazilian Air Force (FAB) expects to introduce its first modified Embraer E-99 aircraft in November this year, as it seeks to enhance its AEW&C; …
Defence Helicopter
Brazil on the attack in two decades time
23rd July 2018
According to the Brazilian Army, a branch of the armed forces will have to wait until the 2030s before it can operate its attack helicopters, Shephard has …
