Guarani programme expands with two new variants
Guarani is the main acquisition programme for armoured platforms in Latin America. (Photo: Brazilian MoD)
The Brazilian Army is currently working alongside around 100 national suppliers to design and produce 6x6 heavy mortar and engineering versions of Guarani vehicle.
The need to improve the mobility of its ground forces is motivating the Brazilian Army to make progress on its Guarani programme by developing new 6x6 heavy mortar and engineering variants.
A spokesperson for the Brazilian Army explained to Shephard that around 100 national suppliers are taking part in this effort, which strengthens the defence industrial base and ‘contributes to increasing its innovation capacity'.
Additionally, most of the spare parts and components for Guarani vehicles are manufactured in Brazil, in line with government policy to stimulate the development of the national defence industry and the National Defence Strategy.
The Brazilian Army spokesperson noted
Already have an account? Log in
Want to keep reading this article?
More from Land Warfare
-
![DSEI 2025: OpenWorks launches new system for on-the-move targeting]()
DSEI 2025: OpenWorks launches new system for on-the-move targeting
Vision Pace uses OpenWorks’ artificial intelligence (AI) classifiers and trackers to detect, track and identify multiple targets in land and naval applications for air defence.
-
![DSEI 2025: Trials completed for new version of Tridon air defence gun]()
DSEI 2025: Trials completed for new version of Tridon air defence gun
Less than two years ago, Sweden’s BAE Systems Bofors announced it was developing a new 40mm short-range air defence system using internal research and development funding, calling it the Tridon Mk2.
-
![DSEI 2025: DroneShield sets sights on Europe thanks to surge in CUAS demand]()
DSEI 2025: DroneShield sets sights on Europe thanks to surge in CUAS demand
The Australian-based CUAS technology specialist is responding to a marked shift in global appetite as it looks to branch out to an unspecified western European country early next year.
