On March 27th, the third of the four Scorpène® submarines of the ProSub program was launched at the Itaguaí Naval base, in presence of the Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and French President Emmanuel Macron. The Tonelero has been built entirely in Brazil by Itaguaí Construções Navais (ICN) …
Read More »Delivery and commissioning of the Humaitá, the second Brazilian Scorpène® submarine entirely made in Brazil
On January 12th, the second of the four Scorpène® submarines of the ProSub program was commissioned by the Brazilian Navy at the Itaguaí Naval base, in presence of José Mucio Monteiro, Brazilian minister of defence and Emmanuel Chiva, French General Delegate for Armaments. The Humaitá has been built entirely in …
Read More »EDGE Signs Strategic Agreement with Brazilian Aero Engine Developer, Turbomachine
EDGE, one of the world’s leading advanced technology and defence groups, today signed a strategic agreement with Turbomachine, one of Brazil’s foremost turbine engine developers. Turbomachine specialises in research, innovation, and engineering and development of gas turbine engines and plasma assisted combustion solutions in the aerospace domain. The agreement will see …
Read More »EDGE’s Strategic Partnership and Expansion Plans Revealed
Exclusive – Defense Arabia In a groundbreaking development that promises to reshape the defense landscape, EDGE, a prominent player in the global defense industry, is currently in negotiations to acquire a minority stake in Avibras, one of Brazil’s leading defense companies. This exclusive information comes directly from Patricia Marins, a …
Read More »EDGE Group Receives High Level Brazilian Marine Corps Delegation
EDGE Group PJSC (EDGE), one of the world’s leading advanced technology and defence groups, hosted a high-ranking delegation from the Brazilian Marine Corps at its headquarters and manufacturing and testing facilities in Abu Dhabi. During the four-day visit, EDGE briefed the delegation on its latest developments and conducted several live …
Read More »Saudi Arabia’s Defense Deals in Brazil: A Shift from Importer to Exporter
Patricia Marins The largest Saudi delegation arrived in Brazil to finalize several agreements between the two countries, including defense deals. One of the key deals was signed between the Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SCOPA) and Avibras, an important Brazilian defense company. Saudi is developing its own MLRS version and Avibras …
Read More »Gripen E production line inaugurated in Brazil
Saab and Embraer have today inaugurated the production line for Gripen E in Brazil, at Embraer´s plant in Gavião Peixoto (São Paulo State). This is an important milestone in the technology transfer programme and the companies’ commitment to work together on new business opportunities. The event was attended by high-ranking …
Read More »Safran’s Paseo XLR sight chosen for Brazil’s new frigates
Safran’s Paseo XLR (eXtra Long Range) optronic (electro-optical) sight has been chosen by the Aguas Azuis consortium for Brazil’s new Tamandaré class frigates. The Brazilian navy will take delivery of four frigates, each displacing 3,500 metric tons, starting in 2026. They will each be fitted with two PASEO XLR sights. …
Read More »Leonardo to strengthen security and rescue operations in Brazil with the supply of six AW119Kx helicopters to the Polícia Rodoviária Federal
Leonardo announced today that the Polícia Rodoviária Federal (PRF) of Brazil will introduce into service six AW119Kx single engine helicopters. The first aircraft is expected to be introduced in Brazil beginning next year, with the delivery of the remainder helicopters to the operator planned to be completed by mid-2021. The …
Read More »Gripen Officially Presented in Brazil
The Gripen E, named F-39E Gripen by the Brazilian Air Force (FAB), was officially presented today October 23rd, during the celebrations of Aviators’ Day and the Brazilian Air Force Day, at Wing 1, in Brasília. The aircraft flew over the air base after an air display of the Brazilian Smoke …
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