As reported by the UK resource "UK Defense Journal" with reference to a source in the Ministry of Defense of Brazil, the Brazilian and British sides reached the final agreement on the purchase of Brazil by the landing ship of the Royal Navy of Great Britain, the landing helicopter carrier L 12 Ocean. The contract value will be 312 million Brazilian real (about 84.3 million pounds sterling). The upcoming acquisition for the Brazilian fleet of the helicopter carrier Ocean Defense Minister of Brazil Raul Yungman officially announced on December 19.
Brazil received the former British landing helicopter carrier Ocean
June 29, 2018 in the British naval base Devonport ceremony of the official transfer of the Brazilian Navy withdrawn from the Royal Navy of the United States landing helicopter carrier L 12 Ocean. The ship received the new Brazilian name A 140 Atlântico and, officially classified as the "multipurpose helicopter carrier" (Porta-Helicópteros Multipropósito), became the largest unit of the Brazilian fleet.
The first test of the Brazilian anti-ship missile MANSUP
The Brazilian Navy continues to disseminate information about their first naval test of the MANSUP (Míssil Antinavio Nacional de Superfície) anti-ship missile of the national Brazilian design on November 27, 2018. The rocket was launched from an experimental launcher from the Brazilian Corvette V 34 Barroso, 300 km from the coast of the state of Rio de Janeiro. The test was considered successful, although it is indicated that telemetry data showed the need to refine a number of rocket systems.
German project MECO A100 won the tender for a corvette for the Brazilian Navy
On March 28, 2019, the Brazilian navy selected the Águas Azuis consortium of thyssenkrupp Marine Systems and Brazilian companies Embraer Defense & Security and Atech (the latter is also a member of the Embraer group), as reported by the German shipbuilding association thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS, as part of the thyssenkrupp group). the winner in the construction tender for the Brazilian fleet of four corvettes under the program Tamandare (CCT - Corvetas Classe Tamandaré). The Águas Azuis consortium proposed in the tender a TKMS design of a corvette based on the well-known MEKO A100 project.
Brazil sold its Mirage 2000 fighter jets to a French private company.
As Brazilian media reported on May 29, 2019, the Brazilian Air Force sold nine of the 11 former French fighters Dassault Mirage 2000B / C fired from their weapons to French private company Procor. The contract was signed by the Brazilian Air Force in the US capital Washington (Comissão Aeronáutica Brasileira em Washington - CABW), and the sale was made for a very insignificant amount of BRL 1.8 million (452 thousand US dollars).
Το Procor companies apparently were sold eight Mirage 2000С (Brazilian tail numbers with "4940" to "4947") and one Mirage 2000В (Brazil tail number "4933") stored in Anapolis. Another Mirage 2000C aircraft ("4949") and Mirage 2000B ("4932") are stored in Brasilia, and, apparently, will be stored as exhibits.
The sale of the Brazilian Mirage 2000B / C to Procor for less than half a million dollars raised questions in a number of publications, since, according to unofficial sources in the Brazilian Air Force, selling these aircraft as spare parts to countries that continue to operate Mirage 2000 would have helped to save at least 10 million euros.
According to Brazilian resources, on September 25, 2019, the head of the large completed diesel engine-electric submarine S 40 Riachuelo of the modified French Scorpene project (Brazilian designation type SBR), first went into the sea for factory sea trials. The boat was built at the Brazilian shipyard Itaguai Construçoes Navais (ICN) in the Gulf of Cepetiba near Rio de Janeiro on the project and with the assistance of the French shipbuilding association Naval Group and will be the first in a series of four units.
The contract for the construction of four corvettes of the German project MEKO A100 for the Brazilian fleet
On March 5, 2020, in Rio de Janeiro, the Brazilian state naval design and procurement organization Emgepron, representing the Brazilian Navy, signed with the consortium Águas Azuis as part of the German shipbuilding association thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS, as part of thyssenkrupp) and Brazilian companies Embraer Defense & Security and Atech (the latter is also part of the Embraer group) a contract for the construction of the Brazilian fleet of four Tamandare corvettes (CCT - Corvetas Classe Tamandaré) according to the project developed by TKMS corvette based on the famous German roject MEKO A100.
SCBR - Embraer STOUT (Short Take Off Utility Transport), new hybrid transport aircraft.
The Embraer Stout (Short Take Off Utility Transport) is a light transport aircraft project, with hybrid engine, under study by the Brazilian Air Force and Embraer. It has similar dimensions and seeks to replace the C-95 Bandeirante and C-97 Brasília in the transportation of cargo and personnel, such as military and commercial aircraft.
Main features:
° Take off with a maximum payload of at least 3 tons, from runways of 1,200 meters ° Range of 2425 km ° Operate in the Amazon, serving remote locations with short, narrow and unpaved runways ° Hybrid motor, with 2 electric motors and 2 turboprop ° Rear loading ramp ° Low operating cost ° Launch of 24 paratroopers ° Transport of 30 equipped soldiers ° Extraction of pallets ° Aeromedical evacuation
SCBR - Embraer P600 AEW, new airborne early warning developed between IAI-ELTA and EMBRAER
P600 AEW (Airborne Early Warning) is a next generation aircraft based on the advanced super midsize platform of the Embraer Praetor 600 business jet. The P600 AEW can provide an extended Air Situational Picture by monitoring aerial activity in areas outside ground radar coverage. It can perform various missions such as Air Defense, Early Warning, Command and Control, Fighter Fleet Efficiency, Territorial Defense, and Maritime Surveillance.The P600 AEW can be configured with the full range of AEW&C sensor and control systems: Digital AESA AEW Radar, civil and military IFF, ESM/ELINT with Radar Warning Receiver capability, Command & Control, comprehensive communication suite including Data Networks and Satellite Links, and a robust Self Protection Suite (SPS).
The P600 AEW addresses the growing market of Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance capabilities for countries that require cost-effective, high performance and flexible solutions for defense and homeland security missions. The Embraer Praetor 600 is the best performing super-midsize bizjet in its category, offering intercontinental range with an outstanding payload capability, high availability and reliability, short turn-around and low life cycle costs. Coupled with ELTA’s superior radar technology, the P600 AEW offers the benefits of cutting edge, proven systems and provides capabilities available until now only on much larger platforms.
SCBR - EMBRAER Super Tucano the best light attack turboprop aircraft
The Embraer Super Tucano is a turboprop aircraft designed for light attack, counterinsurgency, close air support, aerial reconnaissance missions in low-threat environments, as well as for pilot training.
The turboprop was designed to operate in conditions of high temperature and humidity in extremely rugged terrains, the Super Tucano is highly maneuverable, has low heat signature, incorporates fourth generation avionics and weapon system to provide precision guided ammunition.
SCBR- Brigadeiro informs US embargoes against Brazilian national, aeronautical and space defense projects.[subtitled]
During the “62º FPB - Fórum de Debates Projeto Brasil”, on 12/17/2008, in the city of São José dos campos (SP), Brigadier of Aeronautics Venâncio Alvarenga Gomes presented the various embargoes suffered by the projects developed by the Armed Forces of the Brazil.
santacatarinabr wrote:SCBR- Brigadeiro informs US embargoes against Brazilian national, aeronautical and space defense projects.[subtitled]
During the “62º FPB - Fórum de Debates Projeto Brasil”, on 12/17/2008, in the city of São José dos campos (SP), Brigadier of Aeronautics Venâncio Alvarenga Gomes presented the various embargoes suffered by the projects developed by the Armed Forces of the Brazil.
See the launch of the MTC 300, the Brazilian cruise tactical missile manufactured by AVIBRAS with national technology.
The MTC 300 missile, formerly called the AV TM 300, is part of the ASTROS 2020 system, an innovative artillery system manufactured by the national industry AVIBRAS in partnership with the Brazilian army.
As a comparison, we can call this the missile "Brazilian tomahawk", it is a tactical missile with Brazilian technology with a range of 300 km (it can have versions of greater range depending on the Warhead or the turbine technology) and 10 m of precision.
In this edition it is possible to see a launch of the missile MTC 300, a demonstration of the detonation of 500Kg of TNT (a destruction similar to 200Kg of explosive of the warhead of the missile) and launches of the tomahawk missile.
In the video, General Ivan Ferreira Neiva Filho and journalist Roberto Godoy demonstrate the importance of the Brazilian cruise missile.
Brazilian A-4 Skyhawks are still operational and in action. The link below brings an extensive report on the operation and modernization program of the Brazilian A-4s, as well as tons of photos. I recommend the visit, well-written report, with text rich in details and many detailed photos of the aircraft.
This is most likely due to pressure of USA, mi-35 isn't a complex and complicated helicopter to maintain as suggested African countries and countries far poorer than Brazil have had no issues. They will most likely be pressured into a rip off deal from USA.
Setback For Russia? Mi-35 Attack Helicopters Supplied To The Brazilian Air Force Decommissioned Over Various Issues
This premature retirement was announced even as Vice President Antonio Hamilton Mourao said earlier this month that Brazil’s purchases of Russian weaponry are hampered by the country’s status as a major non-NATO ally.
The Brazilian Air Force (FAB) purchased a batch of 12 helicopters for $386 million in 2008. The Squadron’s 12 helicopters were supplied in four batches, each with three aircraft, and have accumulated over 8,000 flying hours.
However, there have been unconfirmed reports that the Mi-35 is a difficult-to-maintain aircraft with limited availability due to a lack of spare parts. The aircraft will be phased out of service beginning March 1, according to an internal FAB document, with the process expected to be completed by December 31
According to some Spanish publications, the short battle stay is due to a variety of factors. The Mi-35 M’s high operational expenses, convoluted logistics, and lack of manufacturer support are the most pressing reasons for its deactivation, said a report of Frontier India.
d_taddei2 wrote:This is most likely due to pressure of USA, mi-35 isn't a complex and complicated helicopter to maintain as suggested African countries and countries far poorer than Brazil have had no issues. They will most likely be pressured into a rip off deal from USA.
Setback For Russia? Mi-35 Attack Helicopters Supplied To The Brazilian Air Force Decommissioned Over Various Issues
This premature retirement was announced even as Vice President Antonio Hamilton Mourao said earlier this month that Brazil’s purchases of Russian weaponry are hampered by the country’s status as a major non-NATO ally.
The Brazilian Air Force (FAB) purchased a batch of 12 helicopters for $386 million in 2008. The Squadron’s 12 helicopters were supplied in four batches, each with three aircraft, and have accumulated over 8,000 flying hours.
However, there have been unconfirmed reports that the Mi-35 is a difficult-to-maintain aircraft with limited availability due to a lack of spare parts. The aircraft will be phased out of service beginning March 1, according to an internal FAB document, with the process expected to be completed by December 31
According to some Spanish publications, the short battle stay is due to a variety of factors. The Mi-35 M’s high operational expenses, convoluted logistics, and lack of manufacturer support are the most pressing reasons for its deactivation, said a report of Frontier India.
pampa14 wrote:Brazilian A-4 Skyhawks are still operational and in action. The link below brings an extensive report on the operation and modernization program of the Brazilian A-4s, as well as tons of photos. I recommend the visit, well-written report, with text rich in details and many detailed photos of the aircraft.
Brazil doesn't need such sophisticated aircraft, although I believe that they are looking at more Gripen. Which if they do will do them for the next 25-30yrs, along with the AMX and super tucano more than enough
This premature retirement was announced even as Vice President Antonio Hamilton Mourao said earlier this month that Brazil’s purchases of Russian weaponry are hampered by the country’s status as a major non-NATO ally.
Sounds like the sort of supply and support problems they have with gas deliveries in the EU...
Their HATO allies would pressure them to order at the last minute, and not have a pool of parts on hand, so any problems mean a wait while the new parts arrive and can be fitted...
HATO is an anti Russian organisation, so there is really only one reason to be a major ally of HATO... unless they want their young men sent to Iraq or Afghanistan to get shot at.
This is a political choice... but do want to know a secret... I suspect with the actual complication and the actual cost of keeping F-35s operating and flying will mean more and more US allys will find they want to retire their F-35s and replace them with a cheaper more reliable older generation platform...
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