Brazil

Embraer Opens New Facility in Portugal Serving Europe and NATO

Brazilian firm Embraer has opened its new subsidiary, Embraer Defense Europe, headquartered in Lisbon, Portugal.

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Slovakia Picks Embraer’s C-390 Millennium as New Tactical Airlifter

Slovakia has selected Embraer’s C-390 Millennium as its new military transport aircraft, marking a significant step in modernizing its airlift capabilities.

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Embraer Wins $17M Deal to Supply SABER M200 Radar to Brazilian Army

Embraer has secured a contract to enhance the Brazilian Army’s air defense capabilities with the SABER M200 Vigilante radar system.

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S.America Police Seize Over 3,000 Bombs in Crackdown on Gangs, Guerrillas

Police in nine South American countries seized more than 3,400 homemade bombs and 28 metric tons of bomb-making materials in raids targeting the booming black market in explosives, Interpol said Thursday.

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Brazilian Air Force Test-Fires VS-30 Suborbital Rocket

The Brazilian Air Force has successfully launched a suborbital rocket using locally-developed technologies.

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Brazilian Loan to Support Paraguay’s Super Tucano Jet Procurement

Paraguay has signed for a loan from a Brazilian bank to purchase six A-29 Super Tucano light attack aircraft for its air force.

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Saab Confirms Gripen Supersonic Fighter Jet Offer to Colombia

Swedish defense contractor Saab has made an offer for the sale of its JAS 39 Gripen light supersonic aircraft to Colombia.

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Sweden Selects Embraer C-390, Brazil Expands Saab Gripen Fleet

Sweden and Brazil signed a letter of intent to deepen defense cooperation through the acquisition of one another’s military aircraft. 

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EDGE Group, Brazilian Navy Partner to Develop Naval Counter-Drone Tech

Emirati defense contractor EDGE Group has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Brazilian Navy to jointly develop and deploy naval counter-drone systems.

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Brazil Delays Contract With Elbit Amid Israel’s War Against Hamas

Brazil has delayed a contract with Elbit Systems for 36 howitzers amid deliberations by the Brazilian government over Israel’s war against Hamas.

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