Brazilian Air Force

Type: Organization
Name: Brazilian Air Force
First reported May 21 2013 - Updated May 21 2013 - 1 reports

Saab upgrading bid for Brazil FX-2 contest

Swedish manufacturer Saab is upgrading its bid for Brazil's long-delayed FX-2 jet fighter purchase plan, even as it weighs challenges from formidable rivals Boeing and France's Dassault.Saab is one of the three leading contenders for Brazil's jet ... [Published Naval Open Source INTelligence - May 21 2013]
First reported May 20 2013 - Updated May 20 2013 - 1 reports

Israel Leads World in UAV Exports

According to newly-published data, Israel has been the world's number one UAVs exporter since the mid-2000s.Released by business consultants Frost & Sullivan, the study notes that, among Israel's arms exports over the past eight years, UAVs constitute ... [Published Armed Forces International - May 20 2013]
First reported Apr 19 2013 - Updated Apr 19 2013 - 1 reports

Senegal is Latest Customer for Embraer’s Super Tucano

A Super Tucano of the Brazilian air force (FAB) takes off. The type has just gained its 13th customer, Senegal. (Photo: Embraer)April 19, 2013, 1:05 PMAt the Latin American Aerospace and Defense (LAAD) Show, Embraer announced a new customer for the EMB-314 ... [Published Aviation International News - Apr 19 2013]
First reported Apr 18 2013 - Updated Apr 18 2013 - 1 reports

Super Tucano orders boost

Embraer announced deals with two new customers for a combined nine A-29/EMB-314 Super Tucano turoboprop trainer and light attack aircraft at the show, and also signed a five-year deal to support the Brazilian air force's fleet of the type.Announced on ... [Published Equities.com - Apr 18 2013]
First reported Apr 16 2013 - Updated Apr 16 2013 - 1 reports

Sikorsky Bolsters Training Presence In South America

Teams with Brazilian Air Force Academics To Teach Rotorcraft Technology, Launches Black Hawk Training Center in Colombia Sikorsky made two announcements regarding training in South America during the LAAD Defense and Security Exhibition being held in ... [Published Aero-News Network - Apr 16 2013]
First reported Apr 16 2013 - Updated Apr 16 2013 - 1 reports

Brazil's long battle to find a fighter

issue of Flight InternationalThe Brazilian air force began a fighter replacement programme more than 15 years ago, and is still waiting. Its leadership is getting impatient. Breaking from a tight-lipped approach to the F-X2 acquisition, the air force's ... [Published Flight International - Apr 16 2013]
First reported Apr 15 2013 - Updated Apr 15 2013 - 1 reports

Embraer Defense & Security Offers Logistical Support for A-29 Super Tucano Fleet of Brazilian Air Force

Embraer Defense & Security announced that it and the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) signed a contract at LAAD Defence & Security, for providing logistical support and services for the fleet of 92 A-29 Super Tucano aircraft operated by the FAB.According to ... [Published Zecco - Apr 15 2013]
First reported Apr 08 2013 - Updated Apr 09 2013 - 1 reports

Saab Receives Additional Order for Upgrade of Erieye AEW&C Mission System in Brazil

Defence and security company Saab has received an additional order from the Brazilian Air Force for the upgrade program of the Erieye AEW&C Mission System in Brazil. The total order amounts to MSEK 325.Through this upgrade Erieye’s operative capacity ... [Published ASDNews.com: Be the first to know - Apr 08 2013]
First reported Mar 26 2013 - Updated Mar 26 2013 - 1 reports

Anonymous Hacked Website of Brazilian Air Force Hospital

First reported Mar 18 2013 - Updated Mar 18 2013 - 1 reports

Israel wins Brazilian bid for aerial refueling project

The Brazilian Air Force has selected Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) for a large-scale aerial refueling project, according to a company statement released on Sunday.The statement did not divulge the impending contract's estimated worth. It said that ... [Published Naval Open Source INTelligence - Mar 18 2013]
First reported Feb 28 2013 - Updated Feb 28 2013 - 2 reports

Saab Receives Order for Upgrade of Mission System Erieye for Brazil

Defence and security company Saab has received order from Brazilian Embraer Defense and Security on upgrade of the Erieye AEW&C Mission System. The total order amounts to 380 MSEK.The contract is for the delivery of an upgrade of the existing Erieye AEW&C ... [Published ASDNews.com: Be the first to know - Feb 28 2013]
First reported Feb 19 2013 - Updated Feb 19 2013 - 1 reports

Brazilian air force gets more drones

RIO DE JANEIRO, Feb. 18 (Xinhua) -- Brazilian Air Force revealed Monday it acquired two more Israeli-made drones last month to boost border security and safeguard upcoming mass sport events.The two RQ-450 drones are not equipped with weapons and will ... [Published Xinhua News Agency - Feb 19 2013]

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...2 million, although it falls short of full year expectations for positive EBITDA," said Bruce Cousins, Carmanah CEO. "I remain concerned with cash reserves, however I am encouraged with pipeline growth, our strategic success at Lightfair 2013, and the impending launch of several new products in the signalling businesses."
...contract with Senegal also covers the provision of a pilot and maintainer training system and logistics support services to the African nation. "The aircraft will be deployed on border surveillance and internal security missions" the manufacturer says
As Philip Fearnside points out, "Belo Monte itself is economically unviable because the highly seasonal water flow in the river would leave the 11,000 MW main powerhouse completely idle during 3-4 months out of the year... It suggests that the government and the investors are, in fact, counting on the upstream dams that would flood vast areas of indigenous land and tropical forest."
"Our co-operation in the Gripen NG will support Brazil in shifting its defence technology capability from dependent to independent. By taking part in the development process of Gripen NG, AEL Sistemas S A will be able to introduce its latest displays, computer and software technologies into a next generation fighter. It will further enhance the successful contribution of AEL Sistemas for the Brazilian Military Forces" says Shlomo Erez, Director General AEL Sistemas SAEL Sistemas S A

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Saab upgrading bid for Brazil FX-2 contest [Published Naval Open Source INTelligence - May 21 2013]
Israel Leads World in UAV Exports [Published Armed Forces International - May 20 2013]
Carmanah Reports 1Q 2013 Results [Published Individual.com - May 20 2013]
Carmanah Reports First Quarter 2013 Results [Published Business Wire - May 15 2013]
Embraer S.A. (EMBR3) - Financial and Strategic ... [Published TransWorldNews - Apr 21 2013]
Senegal is Latest Customer for Embraer’s Super ... [Published Aviation International News - Apr 19 2013]
Super Tucano orders boost [Published Equities.com - Apr 18 2013]
Deadly Sins in the Brazilian Amazon [Published Common Dreams - Apr 17 2013]
Saab: FX-2: AEL Sistemas S.A. Chosen to Deliver... [Published Individual.com - Apr 17 2013]
Worldwide, Drones Are in High Demand [Published National Defense Magazine - Apr 16 2013]
Bianca Jagger: Deadly Sins in the Brazilian Amazon [Published Huffington Post - Apr 16 2013]
LAAD: Embraer builds on Super Tucano success [Published Flight International - Apr 16 2013]
Sikorsky Bolsters Training Presence In South Am... [Published Aero-News Network - Apr 16 2013]
Brazil's long battle to find a fighter [Published Flight International - Apr 16 2013]
AEL Sistemas to Deliver Avionics Package to Gri... [Published PCB 007 - Apr 15 2013]
Saab, AEL in avionics arrangement [Published UPI - Apr 15 2013]
Senegalese Air Force selects Embraer A-29 Super... [Published Air Force Technology - Apr 15 2013]
LAAD Defence and Security 2013: FAB secures A-2... [Published IHS Janes NSE - Apr 15 2013]
Embraer Defense & Security Offers Logistical Su... [Published Zecco - Apr 15 2013]
Brazil's Embraer eyes bigger defense role [Published MSN Philippines - Apr 14 2013]
LAAD Defence and Security 2013: Saab signs up A... [Published IHS Janes NSE - Apr 12 2013]
FX-2: AEL Sistemas Selected to Deliver Avionics... [Published ASDNews.com: Be the first to know - Apr 12 2013]
Saab: FX-2: AEL Sistemas S.A. Selected to Deliv... [Published Business Wire Technology News - Apr 12 2013]
Saab: FX-2: AEL Sistemas S.A. Selected to Deliv... [Published Business Wire Defense News - Apr 12 2013]
Embraer signs sales contract for Super Tucanos ... [Published ASDNews.com: Be the first to know - Apr 11 2013]
Embraer will convert the Super Tucanos of the S... [Published ASDNews.com: Be the first to know - Apr 11 2013]
Embraer to provide logistical support for the A... [Published ASDNews.com: Be the first to know - Apr 11 2013]
Eurocopter's long-term commitment to Brazilian ... [Published ASDNews.com: Be the first to know - Apr 11 2013]
Embraer Defense & Security will convert the Sup... [Published Auto & Transportation - Apr 10 2013]
Embraer Defense & Security to provide logistica... [Published Auto & Transportation - Apr 10 2013]
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Saab upgrading bid for Brazil FX-2 contest [Published Naval Open Source INTelligence - May 21 2013]
Swedish manufacturer Saab is upgrading its bid for Brazil's long-delayed FX-2 jet fighter purchase plan, even as it weighs challenges from formidable rivals Boeing and France's Dassault.Saab is one of the three leading contenders for Brazil's jet ...
Anonymous Hacked Website of Brazilian Air Force... [Published Cyberwarzone - Cyberwarfare revealed - Mar 26 2013]
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Israel wins Brazilian bid for aerial refueling ... [Published Naval Open Source INTelligence - Mar 18 2013]
The Brazilian Air Force has selected Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) for a large-scale aerial refueling project, according to a company statement released on Sunday.The statement did not divulge the impending contract's estimated worth. It said that ...
Saab receives order for upgrade of mission syst... [Published Naval Open Source INTelligence - Feb 28 2013]
Defence and security company Saab has received order from Brazilian Embraer Defense and Security on upgrade of the Erieye AEW&C Mission System. The total order amounts to 380 MSEK.The contract is for the delivery of an upgrade of the existing Erieye ...
Embraer Nailing Down KC-390 Configuration, Price [Published Naval Open Source INTelligence - Feb 02 2013]
Embraer plans to begin efforts to sell its KC-390 internationally after completion of the critical design review (CDR) now under way with its launch customer, the Brazilian air force, which is funding development of the twin-turbofan tanker/transport.The ...
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Carmanah Reports First Quarter 2013 Results [Published Business Wire - May 15 2013]
Saab: FX-2: AEL Sistemas S.A. Selected to Deliv... [Published Business Wire Technology News - Apr 12 2013]
Saab: FX-2: AEL Sistemas S.A. Selected to Deliv... [Published Business Wire Defense News - Apr 12 2013]
Embraer Defense & Security will convert the Sup... [Published Auto & Transportation - Apr 10 2013]
Embraer Defense & Security to provide logistica... [Published Auto & Transportation - Apr 10 2013]
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