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Brazil and China are negotiating construction of a new family CBERS satellite to be launched in three years

(defensa.com) The information was released by the director of the National Institute for Space Research (INPE), Leonel Perondi, in an event that brought together representatives of the companies involved in the project CBERS satellites 3 and 4. The program the China-Brazil Earth Resources Satellite (CBERS) was initiated in 2008, having been launched five units, the last, the CBERS 4, the December 7, China.

According Perondi, negotiations between the two countries are ongoing and the goal would be to build the CBERS-4A, with abundant spare parts 3 and 4. CBERS satellites "The cost would be much lower," he said. On this occasion the chief stressed the importance of continuing the Brazilian space program to strengthen the maintenance of a commercial agreement that came with it. "We have a specialized industrial base, highly qualified staff that could disperse if new contracts are not made," he said.

Mario Stefani, company representative Opto Electronics, who participated in the construction project of two Brazilian cameras included in the CBERS-4 and some above with multispectral camera MUXFREE environmental monitoring subsystem and WFI (Wide Field Imager) - and in the Amazon 1la AWFI (Advanced Wide field Imaging), also chosen for Multimission Platform Brasileña- stressed that if there is no continuity in space research technology developed by the country in this field can also be lost.

The images of CBERS-4 will begin to be available to users from March 2015. Until then, make the necessary technical adjustments to the equipment. Brazil and China recently signed a memorandum of understanding to discuss cooperation between the two countries over the next 10 years, focusing on various space segments





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The UAV Horus approved by the Brazilian Ministry of Defense


defensa.com) The FT 100 Horus, whose development began in 2010 by the company FT Systems (ex Flight Technologies), with the participation of the Technological Centre-CTEx Army and Military Engineering Institute -imë received through of Ordinance No. 2,640 / MD, the Ministry of Defense of Brazil, final approval as Strategic Defense Product -PED. Involves recognizing its strategic importance for national defense and strong support means Horus by the Brazilian Armed Forces.

The Horus FT 100 begins to be operated by the Brazilian Army in the first quarter of 2015 and is the only entirely domestic UAV system and already exported by Brazil to Africa. It is a manual release UAV, designed to be used in typical applications of short range made by platoons, companies or battalions. Typical applications ranging from search and rescue artillery targets displacement infantry and cavalry, plus special operations and counter-terrorism, Urban Police Recognition, to the perimeter surveillance, day and night capabilities. In the private sector, can be used for aerial reconnaissance in general by customers who demand flexibility and mobility for operations short distances (10-20 km), either to monitor industrial installations of great importance, to prevent fires or attacks.

Based on anywhere with network access to commercial aviation, the system and its operations team can be shipped anywhere in Brazil in one day. Can also perform aerial reconnaissance flight to 4,000 hectares. On November 16 he had started with a UAV Horus, the first stage of training Garrison 9th. -Group GAC Field Artillery (Nioaque-Mato Grosso do Sul), Mayor Cantuaria, which will operate the System Remotely piloted aircraft Tactical and Combat Support training pilots for these remote aircraft.

This was the first system of its kind in operation in the Brazilian Army, operated exclusively by the troops. The SARP Cat 1 program, known internally as the Horus, belongs to the Strategic Project Digest - Recovery of Operational Capacity Force. The Horus FT 100 has been designed specifically to meet the operational needs of the Army. The process of implementing this technology within the Army was led by the Military Institute of Engineering - IME, in support of the Army. The second and final phase of training will be held in February 2015, also in the 9th. GAC, when the garrison Bia BA (9ºGAC) is capable of conducting independent operations on the same system Horus FT-100.




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Brazil confirms negotiations with IAI to incorporate three Boeing 767 refueling ER

(defensa.com) slowed during the election period, the talks between the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) and Bedek division, the Israeli state IAI group on the program locally called KC-X2 have gained new momentum, as defined details what will be the conversion of 3 units from the civilian market. The first will be effectively modified by Bedek in Israel, while the other two will be in the unit of Porto Alegre TAP M & E, which is already when it belonged to the name of VEM to Varig group performed together with IAI similar process in relation then the transformation of Boeing 767 passenger to freighter, the first of which was given years ago to the Tampa airline.

So far, IAI Bedek supplied with an aircraft Similarly, Tanker Transport, the Colombian Air Force. After the project, the FAB regain its ability to refueling from reactors, suspended following an accident in Haiti for one of the Boeing 707 / KC 137, in addition to transportation, for that task. The new refuellers be called Boeing KC-767-300ER MMTT and integrated in the Second Squadron of the Second Group of Transportation ("Corsair"), 2nd / 2nd GT. The devices can perform tasks refueling, troop transport or equipment, and medical evacuation.





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The Brazilian Pilots made their first flight solo in the Gripen


(defensa.com) In the afternoon yesterday, and since Satenas Air Base in central Sweden, the captains of the FAB Gustavo Oliveira Fórneas Pascotto and Ramon Santos, held their own early training, flying over the North Sea and west of the country. After a successful performance on landing were received by all drivers F7, Ala 7 military aeronautics Nordic country, the world's leading center around the Saab Gripen system, where the initial training of its pilots (including foreign operators ) is carried out.

Brazilian officials began flying the Swedish JAS 39 supervised by instructors on November 14 last year. This training, supplemented by Ground School and various theoretical courses, will continue until the last days of April, when both Brazilian military, the two fighter pilots are fit for combat missions with this model, which will then be , the first instructors in your country.

Between 2019 and 2024 the Brazilian Air Force Saab Gripen JAS 36 receive 39NG. Before and until this incorporation to be effective, a lease Gripen some previous series units will be produced, to cover the area near Brasilia, while the arrival of the new model is processed








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Brazilian firms and technicians participating in the final testing of A-Darter missile in South Africa


(defensa.com) Final tests new missile development Denel V3E A-Darter will take place in the coming days in South Africa with the participation of Brazilian engineers and technicians. The missile has been integrated into the Gripen fighter aircraft C / D of the SAAF, the South African Air Force, and climatic conditions are favorable await as possible for testing. The first experimental launch from a Gripen fighter flight took place on June 17, 2010 at Saab.


This is an original project of Denel, in which the Brazilian Mectron is already integrated together Optoelectronics and Avibras, originally developed in South Africa. Brazilian investment as part owner of the intellectual and industrial property in the country program was about $ 125 million, 20% of the amount financed by the Brazilian Air Force, supported by FINEP (Financier of Studies and Projects) that facilitated the participation of engineers from the three partner Brazilian companies. Denel and the South African government were responsible for providing more than 200 million.


The initial agreements industrialization of the missile is currently traded and shall be signed by the beginning of February under the F-X2 program, contract military acquisition (purchase of 36 Gripen NG, arms and optional equipment), since the Swedish Government is funding this operation. Mectron, controlled by Odebrecht Defense and Technology, has been chosen to participate in the integration of A-Darter missile fifth generation in the new reactors FAB. Production is expected to start the same year, close to end testing process to certify systems.

Do not discard the A-Darter integrate other fighters such as F-5M (now using Pythoon IV and V) or the AMX / A-1, and even South African Hawk. This missile allows 360 degree coverage for the attacking aircraft, from a stage-combat almost a scenario of confrontation beyond visual range by HMD device. The absence of aluminum powder in the drive motor inhibits the production of contrails noticeable smoke, meaning that sufficient visual warnings for enemy planes can not produce




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The Brazilian Army received four proposals 4x4 armored vehicle in response to VBMT-LR program


(defensa.com) Four armored vehicles manufacturers responded to the request for proposals issued by the Diretoria of Fabricação (DF) of the Brazilian Army (EB) in October 2014 under the VBMT-LR (VIATURA Multitarefa-Light Armored Rhodes or Vehicle program Lightweight Wheeled armored Multiproposito-). The procedure, the deadline for submitting tender ended on January 23, responded Iveco Latin America with armored wheeled armored LMV (Light Multi-role Vehicle), Iveco Defence Vehicles, Avibras with the vehicle Tupi, a local version of the Sherpa Light Scout Renault trucks Defense (RTD), BAE Systems Land Systems South Africa with the RG32M LTV (Light Tactical Vehicle) and a consortium of AM General of the United States and Israel Plasan of the Modernized Light Tactical Vehicle (MLTV).

The four vehicles were tested in 2014 at the Centre for Validation of the Army (CAEx) and approved by the end of that year through the issuance of the evaluation report. Among the basic requirements, the vehicle will have to offer a maximum weight and 8 tons, a maximum height of 2.20 meters, a maximum road speed of 90 km / h and 500 km autónima, five military transport, and survive the impact a mine of up to 6 kg and piercing ammunition 7.62x51 mm.


The VBMT-LR program includes the purchase of 186 4x4 vehicles in three batches, the first one of 32 units and then two of 77 units each. The program also includes the nationalization of production, the provision of integrated logistics services, training and spare parts, and the integration of remotely controlled weapon station REMAX (repair of Metralhadora Automated X) ARES Aerospace and Defense, and the station weapons protected manually operated Plattmounts MR550.

The Brazilian Army will begin to analyze the proposals and then announce the winner, will negotiate a contract and sign it. The Department of Science and Technology (DCT) Brazilian Army is the organization responsible for contract with the chosen company. The first vehicles will be delivered in six months after signing the contract. The acquisition process by DCT included the phases of evaluation, qualification and tender process.


The first 32 vehicles will be delivered directly by the manufacturer, the following 77 assembled in Brazil by transferring parts or assemblies CKD (Completely Knock Down), and the rest mass produced in Brazil with a minimum of 60% of costs nationalization and parts. All 186 vehicles will be delivered in multi-purpose for use by infantry and mechanized cavalry version. In the future you may purchase additional vehicles possibly versions of porta-mortar, anti-tank, command post, forward observer, electronic warfare and radar.

The VBMT-LR program is part of the Strategic Project -Guarani Army (PEE Guaraní) also integrates 6x6 vehicles VBTP-MR (VIATURA Armored Transport Pessoal - Medium Rhodes) and VBR-MR vehicles (VIATURA Armored Reconhecimento - Medium Rhodes) 8x8 reconnaissance 105mm cannon tower. (Victor M. S. Barrera)






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The contract for defense systems Pantsir for Brazil could be signed this semester



(defensa.com) El embajador de Brasil en Rusia, Antonio José Vallim Guerrero, informó que el contrato para la adquisición de los sistemas antiaéreos rusos Pantsir-S1 podría firmarse durante el primer semestre de 2015, asegurando que las negociaciones están ya muy avanzadas. Se da la circunstancia que el embajador anunció el año pasado la firma del contrato entre octubre y noviembre de 2014, justo antes de la llegada de la delegación rusa que visitó Brasil en diciembre.

El contrato, valorado en 1.000 millones de dólares, incluye tres baterías (18 vehículos antiaéreos) de este sistema antiaéreo de baja y media cota que porta una torre dotada de una pareja de cañones de 30 mm. y 12 misiles 57E6 con sistema de guiado por radio montados en camiones. Disponen de un sistema de control de tiro que incluye radar y sistemas de guiado electroóptico. Su techo de servicio se encuentra a 10 km. de altitud y tiene un alcance de 20 kilómetros





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First flight of the KC-390


(defensa.com) Embraer successfully performed yesterday, February 3, the first flight of the new military transport aircraft and KC-390 refueling. Test pilots Mozart Louzada and Marcos Salgado de Oliveira Lima (FAB Colonel and chief pilot of Embraer) and flight test engineers Raphael Lima and Roberto Becker aircraft flew for 1 hour 25 minutes, making the assessment flying qualities and performance, being accompanied by an Embraer Phenom 300. At its inaugural flight, the KC-390 conducted maneuvers to assess flight characteristics and implemented a variety of test systems, continuing a campaign advanced simulations and extensive ground tests. "The KC-390 behaved docile and predictable," said the commander Louzada. "The advanced flight control fly-by-wire and next-generation avionics will facilitate his driving and provide smooth and accurate flight," he said.

"This first flight is fundamental to fulfill the task entrusted to us by step. The KC-390 is the result of close cooperation with Força Aérea Brasileira (FAB) and has other international partners, probably representing the greatest technological challenge Company has faced in its history. we are entirely made in achieving this significant milestone, "said Frederico Fleury Curado, Embraer President and CEO. "The program is progressing according to plan and the KC-390 has attracted interest from various countries around the world," Jackson Schneider, President and CEO of Embraer Defense & Security.


"The KC-390 is the 'backbone' of aviation transport of Força Aérea Brasileira. From the Amazon to Antarctica, with a fleet of 28 aircraft will be pivotal for many different projects in the Brazilian state of research scientific maintenance of sovereignty, "said meanwhile Lieutenant Brigadier Air Nivaldo Luiz Rossato, Commander of the Air Force.

The Commander of the Air Force, Lieutenant Brigadier Air Nivaldo Luiz Rossato, attended this first flight of the president of Embraer, Frederico Fleury Curado; Executive Vice President, Defense and Security business, Jackson Medeiros de Farias Schneider; and former commander of the Air Force, Lieutenant Brigadier Air Juniti Saito.

The KC-390 is a project between Força Aérea Brasileira and Embraer to develop and produce tactical military transport aircraft and refueling represent a significant advance in terms of technology and innovation for the Brazilian aviation industry. It is an aircraft designed to set new standards in its class, with an operating cost lower and flexibility to run a wide range of missions: transport and release of cargo and troops, aerial refueling, search and rescue (SAR), plus of combating forest fires (currently the FAB maintains a C-130 with conversion kit for this purpose), among others.

On May 20, 2014, Embraer signed the contract and FAB mass production for the delivery of 28 aircraft KC-390- plus prototypes, once conclídas the pruebas- and initial logistical support. In addition to the request of the FAB, there are currently buying intentions of other countries, totaling 32 aircraft options, although the Argentine due to the serious economic problems this country is facing, are slowed









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Embraer supports training of aeronautical engineers for the Naval Aviation in Brazil


(defensa.com) Since last February 2, two officers of Engineers Brazilian Navy are the pioneers of the Fellowship in Engineering, guided by Embraer, performing specialized course in Aeronautical Engineering, Department of Aeronautics Armada (DAerM).


It is to train professionals with multidisciplinary training, which originally had, since 2001, to compose the technical staff of Embraer, delivered in cooperation with the Technological Institute of Aeronautics (ITA), which provides the title of Professional Masters in Aeronautical Engineering recognized by CAPES / MEC.

The course lasts 18 months and is held in the premises of the company in Sao Jose dos Campos EMBRAER professionals and consultants hired. Because it is a business Specialization Program has practical approach and applied in the maintenance project areas, production, certification and aircraft. This allows members of the Corps of the Navy's degree in aeronautics and aviation mechanics, are recycled in the process of maintenance and modernization of Navy aircraft from Brazil, as well as the acquisition of new media naval.

In 2014, the DAerM began negotiations with Embraer, which is modernizing the A-4M to standard AF-1 in order to qualify recently approved by the Marine Corps officers, to perform technical functions in military organizations of naval aviation. Note that this initiative was fully supported by the Ministry of Defence, which sponsored the design, execution and coordination of efforts with EMBRAER.

The Naval Aviation has also sought to establish partnerships with other national industry and Brazilian Higher Education Institutions to increase and diversify the capacities of the officers of the Corps of Engineers. Since 2013, it has been making efforts at the Federal University of Itajubá (UNIFEI) to establish a Covenant undergraduate and postgraduate own aeronautical engineers. In Itajubá is being installed Helicopter Technology Center in collaboration with Helibras, which aims to foster the development of a genuinely national helicopter project.

In addition, the DAerM supports the efforts of the Directorate of Education of the Navy for the establishment of an agreement with the University of S. Paulo / USP-São Carlos that can reduce training time aeronautical engineers 5-3 years.

These initiatives denote the perception of the Directorate for Aeronautics of the Navy about the need to increase the number of engineers and technicians, serving in the Naval Aviation, to address the need for qualified personnel to manage their technical activities and implementation and monitoring of maintenance services increased naval Media and advice on Modernization Projects aircraft: a-4 Skyhawk (AF-1B / 1C); Turbo Trader (COD) 2 K; Super Lynx (AH-11B); H-XBR Super Puma and future naval version of the draft development of fighter aircraft FX-2, for now at FAB (Sea Gripen).





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The A-Darter missile for the Brazilian Air Force is at 90 percent


(defensa.com) The manager of the development project in Brazil air-air missile short-range A-Darter, Colonel Julio Cesar Cardoso Aviator Tavares, has recognized that the development of the missile is 90% finished. This assumes that could be ready in the first half of 2016 to begin manufacturing, ahead of its adoption by the planes of the Brazilian Air Force, as the future Gripen NG.

The A-Darter is an air-to-air short-range infrared guided missile originally developed by the South African Denel whose development joined Brazil in 2006. Brazil accounted for 300 million reais and Brazilian companies as Mectron, Avibras opened and Optoelectronics, so that now half the development of weapon developed in Brazil and in the future both South Africa and Brazil may export the missile. Cardoso reported that some missile systems such as scheduling algorithms missile systems have been designer by military engineers of the FAB.

Unlike many existing missiles, the A-Darter not employ aerodynamic control surfaces to change his career but uses a motor with directional thrust maneuver allows up to 100g (100 times the force of gravity). It has a range of 12 kilometers and target acquisition system that allows you to engage targets that are not only the sides of the pitcher plane but also behind this addition to providing a robust design compared to infrared countermeasures




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