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Brazil's military spending will reach 41,100 million in 2020


(defensa.com) According to the report "Future of the Brazilian Defence Industry", the defense market consultant ASD Reports, Brazil's military spending in 2020 will reach the 41,100 million, representing a growth rate 4.34% cumulative year between now and reaching a weight on GDP of 1.7%. The current budget of the Ministry of Defense of Brazil amounted to 31,500 million and represents 1.4% of the GDP of the country. This game, however, has fallen by 3.68% since 2011, when it reached 37,100 million.

The military budget of Brazil will be oriented according to the conclusions of ASD Reports, mainly replacing veteran weapons systems and equipment and the acquisition of equipment designed for the protection of resources, such as mining, the Amazon jungle or the coastal oil areas . According ASD, the Defense Ministry is targeting weapons programs towards nationalization to reduce dependence on foreign suppliers, promoting national industry and favoring technology transfer programs. This can be seen in programs such as fighter aircraft FX-2 or transport aircraft KC-390 aerial refueling or Brazilian Air Force in addition to the conventionally powered submarines and armored vehicles Guaraní.





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Antonov arrives in Brazil to establish production facility in Salvador


(defensa.com) Oleksander Kiva, vice president of the Ukrainian Antonov Company, will land in the coming days in Salvador to sign a letter of intent with the regional government to settle in the Export Processing Zone (EPZ) City Ilheus. Antonov plans to initially manufacture the AN 38-100, biturbohélices of 27 seats, although the group also produces the AN-140, 50-seat and trunk bioreactors AN-148/158. In this case, the idea is not to open a Brazilian subsidiary, but the transfer of part of the fabric of Ukraine to Bahia. The company would move with all its technological paraphernalia. The industrial approach in markets like Brazil due to clashes between Ukraine and Russia.

Initial discussions have taken place with the new Bahian governor, Rui Costa, which delegates to the secretaries Joao Leon (Planning) and James Correia (Industry and Trade) to shape the final adjustments. Although the state of Minas Gerais is also trying to attract Antonov, the Ilheus Bahia has advantage as designed new port, airport and even a new railway section that is already in progress.

Founded in 1946, Antonov has built more than 22,000 units a hundred different types of aircraft: military, multipurpose passenger and has more than 12,000 employees and is represetnada in 76 countries. The AN-38 is a design similar to An 28 with the same wings and tail, with a longer fuselage that includes several improvements, such as TPE 331 engines that increase power and efficiency in fuel consumption, increased comfort (even in the cockpit) and reduction of internal noise, due to better sound insulation. Parts of the design also allows for better operation in adverse conditions, incl Modern weather radars, sophisticated navigation systems and low pressure tires, allowing it to operate in unprepared runways.

It first flew in 1994, and received international certification flight in April 2000, while in 2012, to offer it to Brazil, then users Let 410 or Bandeirante regional airlines, Antonov had offered certify in case exceed 6 units sold.


Crew: 2
Capacity: 27 passengers
Payload: 2,500 kg
Length: 15.67
Wingspan: 22.06 m
Height: 4.60 m
Curb weight: 5,300 kg
Maximum takeoff: 9,500 kg
Engine: 2 × Honeywell TPE331-14GR-801E turboprop, 1500 shp each
Top speed: 405 km / h
Cruising speed: 380 km / h
Range: 945 km



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The Brazilian government must pay arrears by Embraer KC-390


(defensa.com) With a total of 30 assigned units (28 series and the two prototypes, once completed certification testing) for the Brazilian Air, the KC-390 project, the largest aerospace Force project in Latin America , precise so that the program go ahead with the cadence and estimated delivery times - in mid-2016 have delivered the first exemplary, the Brazilian government to catch up with respect to their commitments.

Latest and as usual budget constraints at the Ministry of Defence and indebtedness caused delays with Embraer of over 400 million, which must be solved in a few days. Furthermore, although a supplier of parts of the aircraft, recent approaches including the military area of Argentina with China and the illiquidity of this South American country, endangers the option of Argentina Air Force for the bioreactor, at least within the near future.





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The Brazilian Air Force officially incorporates the latest MI-35


(defensa.com) Two months after the arrival of the fourth and final round of Russian military utility helicopters MI-35, locally called AH-2 Sabre Squadron Poti began aerial activities with their 3 most modern appliances. Thus, we have conducted training flights with already received in the airspace of the western Amazon, from the northern AFB Porto Velho (BAPV).

Deliveries began on April 17, 2010, with a first batch of three helicopters. In late November 2014, the last three AH-2 reached the same to complete the fleet of this squadron, pursuant to a contract to purchase 12 attack helicopters from the Brazilian Air Force. The completed acquisition provides full capacity unit for missions such as air defense, escort and ground attack.

Helicopters, inscribed with the FAB 8960, 8961 and 8962 enrollments, arrived dismantled Russian transported by aircraft Antonov AN-124 and went through a process of installing and setting up equipment by maintenance personnel in Russia and Brazil. At the end of the process, the Institute for Research and Flight Test (ENPI) conducted some test missions until final acceptance





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Japan prepares its Fleet Training to visit Brazil and rest of South America


(defensa.com) Repeating his visit in 2008, during the course of this year's Fleet Strength Training Japan Maritime Self-Defense arrive in Brazil and other South American countries. It is anticipated that three Brazilian ports scroll (Recife, Rio de Janeiro and Santos) again, so a delegation of Japanese naval officers, along with diplomatic representatives of their country, and visited the Mariners Apprentices School of Recife, suggesting that it can even performed a precursor trip this tour.

Every 4 or 5 years, since 1962, the Japanese fleet stops in South America. Usually consists of three ships, one school and two destroyers, on the last visit (2008, including Argentina and Uruguay) of the Asagiri class





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The Brazilian Navy confirms the purchase of Exocet missiles and Sea Ceptor


(defensa.com) The Brazilian Navy has confirmed the purchase of Sea Ceptor MBDA missiles for air defense of his four corvettes next generation of V-35 class "Tamandaré". It also reaffirmed its entrustment Force, announced in the October 30 defensa.com past, for an unspecified amount of units, although estimated at about 15 Exocet missile in its AM-39 variables, primarily intended , the EC-725 helicopters, and SM-39, the latter to build new Scorpene submarines / Marlin BR class, starting its construction process.

The Exocet AM39 is a missile designed by the European consortium MBDA, which, depending on the agreement with Avibras and the Brazilian Navy, involves the manufacture in Brazil of at least half of the missile, including the full national development engine solid fuel which should be ready for testing in mid 2016. Regarding the Sea Ceptor, after the Royal Navy and the Royal New Zealand Navy as part of the modernization of two frigates class Anzac- the HMNZS Te Kaha and HMNZS Te Mana - the Brazilian Navy becomes the third army in choosing this system. The first 4 ships of Class Tamandaré (new Barroso) are Tamandaré V35, the V36 Jerônimo de Albuquerque, the V37 and V38 Cunha Moreira Mariz e Barros.

In September 2013, the Ministry of Defence of the United Kingdom signed a production contract for Sea Ceptor to provide air defense capabilities of next generation to replace the "Seawolf" system Type 23 frigates of the Royal Navy from 2016. British Sea Ceptor will then be transferred to new ships of the Royal Navy, as placed in service when the Type 23 frigates are superseded by future Type 26. This long-term contract for the Royal Navy's a guarantee regarding future system longevity.

Sea Ceptor offers local air defense coverage to 360 ° under all-weather, day and night, against several simultaneous targets, including anti-ship flying low over the sea, helicopters and fighter jets fast missiles. Thanks to its active radar seeker, has a clear advantage to deal with saturation attacks from various threats. The weapon is also capable of attacking ground targets.

An important feature is its vertical smooth release technology, which eliminates the need for a management system launcher outflow, thus reducing the total mass and size of its implementation on board. This allows greater flexibility in choosing the installation position of the weapon, something especially important for smaller vessels, and also facilitates its implementation as a retrofit on older ships.

As for the AM39 for helicopters Helicopters EC725 Caracal Airbus selected by the Brazilian Navy already been tested systems integration. So AM39 Exocet antiship missiles MBDA, in which we reported in June last year to undertake trials later by the integrated naval radar AN / APS-143V Company Telephonics, installed under the cockpit of the helicopter. Of the 16 helicopters ordered by the Brazilian Navy eight will be configured to carry missiles and naval radar, within the framework of "HX BR" program that provides for the purchase of 50 of these helicopters from the Brazilian Ministry of Defence with which to equip the three branches of the Armed Forces. In this program the Brazilian industry, in fact the end of April the integration contract antiship missiles by the Brazilian company participates Avibras was signed.

The EC725 is the latest version of the Cougar family of helicopters, weighing 11 tons has been deployed from ships and naval long-range missions. The Exocet missile in the air-to-surface version AM-39 has a range of 70 km. allowing a pitch beyond the air defense systems of the target vessel




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The New Brazilian research vessel made in China realizes its first sea trials


(Defensa.com) The Navio de Pesquisa Hidroceanográfico (NPqHo), "Vital de Oliveira" H-39, the most modern ship the Brazilian Navy will incorporate in the coming months, conducted during the last weeks of January its tests Sea on the coast of the Chinese province of Xinhui, near the shipyards where it is being built, the Hantong Guangzhou Shipbuilding and Shipping Co. Ltd.

Were checked in this opportunity-and before being sent to Singapore to finalize details of Completion- areas propulsion, power generation, auxiliary systems, maneuverability and dynamic positioning. Honoring his name to the employer of the Brazilian hydrographic, has 3,500 tons displacement, 78 meters long by 20 mouth and 4.8 meters deep, featuring five laboratories-3 dry and two húmedos-, and a vehicle for remote underwater exploration, capable of acting up to 4,000 meters deep. Their autonomy is 60 days at a speed of 10 knots and in addition to qualified crew can ship to more than 40 scientists.

It will have a modern system of azimuth propulsion and dynamic positioning, in addition to its other advanced technological resources, and be able to perfor




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The Brazilian Army receives new boats


(Defensa.com) The fluvial component of the Land Forces of Brazil has received new ships to Amazon and border use. CECMA (Centre for Ships Military Command of the Amazon), the largest user of vessels Army in Manaus received two ferries, the Araribóia and Lieutenant Cohen.

Towards the south-Military Command South in the city of Guaira (western Paraná), bordering Paraguay, the 15th Cia. Motorized Infantry entered two boats HU-25 Guardian, US tactical interceptor units, which already have distributed several throughout Brazil. This arrival took place with the participation of experts from the manufacturer, local Fluvial Delegacy and 3rd. Combat Engineer Battalion (Cachoeira do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul), to spend almost immediately, early departures patrol in the complicated region, located between the states of Paraná, Mato Grosso do Sul and Paraguay, in the which swarm clandestine activities of various kinds.





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The Brazilian Army is the last batch of Saab RBS 70 SHORAD

(Defensa.com) A team of Army conducted in Sweden factory acceptance testing of the third and final round of equipment related to the package of 16 posts launch air defense system very close quarters or SHORAD, its acronym in English - RBS70, manufactured by Saab Dynamics.


This system was acquired early last year by the Brazilian Army Commission in Washington (CEBW) to Saab Dynamics and cost nearly $ 10 million. The first two shipments arrived in Brazil in March and November 2014. The new release includes night vision equipment, simulators and maintenance items - including a test kit for the newly created unit "Supply and Maintenance Battalion Antiaircraft Artillery"

The battalion was created and activated by Decree No. 876 of August 12, 2014. He is based in São Paulo city of Osasco and subordinate to the first Antiaircraft Artillery Brigade. Saab is giving Brazil, besides the 16 seats launch and batch about to be delivered in Sweden, Mk II aircraft missiles, maintenance tools, spare parts and technical documentation. The MK II missiles have proved effective at distances ranging between 5,000 and 6,000 meters, but can cover distances of up to 8,000 meters.

The contract signed by Brazil also offers training for Brazilian military in this VSHORAD device. Some additional systems must still be purchased - Command and Control, and Communication Alert - to follow the guidelines of the Strategic Project regarding Brazilian Army Air Defense. The RBS 70 gun groups of organic antiaircraft artillery of the 1st Antiaircraft Artillery Brigade (1st Bda AAAE) and the School of Artillery and Antiaircraft Costa (EsACosAAe).

RBS weapon system 70 is integrated into the control unit COAAe antiaircraft operations (Center of Artilharia Operação antiaircraft), which includes a S-788BR mounted RF shielded with high mobility systems Agrale Marruá 4x4. Today, the Brazilian Army air defense systems based on Igla-S missiles, 40mm pieces rebocadas L / 70 35mm GDF-001 1A2 and Gepard self-propelled systems.

The last 13 of 34 vehicles Gepard 1A2, acquired the German BAAINBw (Bundesamt für Ausrüstung, Nutzung Informationstechnik und der Bundeswehr) in May 2013, and related equipment arrive in Brazil in July 2015 in two batches. The Gepard 1A2 are distributed by the EsACosAAe, 6th Propelled Anti-Aircraft Artillery Battery (6th Bia AAAE AP) with 16 and 11th Antiaircraft Artillery Battery Self Propelled (11th Bia AAAE AP) with other 16. The future must bring signed a colog contract between Krauss-Maffei Wegmann and (KMW) integrated logistic support for the Gepard 1A2 system to remain operational during the expected lifetime.





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