Brazilian company unveils design of new rocket launcher based on Russian-made Tigr armored vehicle
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Brazilian Mac Jee company is developing an Armadillo TA-2 light rocket launcher system based on a Russian-made Tigr armored combat all-terrain vehicle. According to Simon Jeannot, director of Mac Jee, the Armadillo TA-2 fully can be integrated to most common existing 4×4 military vehicles. The Armadillo TA-2 is an automatic or operated positioning and rocket launching system designed to […]
Brazil’s Air Force to get first KC-390 multi-mission transport aircraft in 2018
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The Brazilian Air Force will receive the first two KC-390 multi-mission transport aircraft in 2018. That was reported by planobrazil.com. Brazil’s Air Force has already ordered 28 of the aircraft for 7.2 billion reais ($2.3 billion), with two deliveries in 2018 and three in 2019. Also according to Embraer CEO Jackson Schneider, Brazilian planemaker Embraer SA sees […]
UkrOboronProm offers modern modular turret systems at LAAD 2017
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UkrOboronProm, Ukraine’s state-owned defense manufacturer, showcased at the LAAD Defense & Security 2017 the family of its new modern modular turret systems for armoured vehicles. That was reported by planobrazil.com. The UkrOboronProm has revealed a new turret systems, includes a new Doublet modular turret system with two automatic 30mm guns ZTM-1 by UOP SE “Scientific and Technical Complex “Presicion Mechanics Plant” and Kastet, Stylet, Shkval turret systems. […]
ST Kinetics unveils Ultimax 100 Mark 8 light machine gun at LAAD 2017
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ST Kinetics (Singapore Technologies Kinetics Ltd) has unveiled a new version of its Ultimax 100 Mark 8 light machine gun in Rio de Janeiro, during Defense and Security fair in Latin America (LAAD Defense & Security 2017). That was reported by planobrazil.com. The Ultimax 100 is one of the lightest recoil 5.56mm calibre machine guns in the […]
Brazilian company unveils FT-200 FH remotely piloted helicopter at LAAD 2017
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Brazilian company FT SISTEMAS displayed its new FT-200 FH remotely piloted helicopter in Rio de Janeiro, during Defense and Security fair in Latin America (LAAD Defense & Security 2017). FT-200 FH is a remotely piloted helicopter that has a configuration in counter-rotating rotors, optimized for cargo loading. The new UAV has transport capacity, autonomy and endurance that respond […]
M28 turboprop airplane arrives in Rio de Janeiro to demonstrate short takeoff and landing during LAAD 2017
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Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, will demonstrate the extraordinary short takeoff and landing capabilities of the M28 turboprop airplane to interested military, civil and commercial operators in Rio de Janeiro during the LAAD Defence & Security trade show April 4-7. The aircraft arrives April 3 at Jacarepaguá Airport, Rio de Janeiro, having demonstrated a range […]
Russia will take part in four specialized military exhibitions in Latin America
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Rosoboronexport (part of the Rostec State Corporation) is stepping up its marketing strategy in Latin America. For the first time ever, the company will participate in the Mexico’s Aerospace Exhibition 2017 (FAMEX 2017) and Expodefensa 2017 International Defense and Security Trade Fair in Colombia. “Since its establishment in 2000, Rosoboronexport has considered geographical expansion and […]
Orbital ATK to showcase defense products and capabilities at LAAD Defence and Security 2017
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Orbital ATK (NYSE: OA), a global leader in aerospace and defense technologies, will feature its defense products and services during LAAD Defence and Security 2017 at booth L-39 at the RioCentro Exhibition Center in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, April 4-7, 2017. LAAD provides Orbital ATK the opportunity to highlight products and services available to U.S. […]
Ares to unveil Guarani personnel carrier with TORC30 remote controlled weapon station
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Ares is developing a new TORC30 remote controlled weapon station for Guarani wheeled armoured personnel carrier that will be unveiled at the most important event of security and defense in Latin American LAAD (Latin America Aerospace and Defense). The Guarani wheeled armoured personnel carrier with TORC30 roof-mounted remote weapon station will be displayed at the LAAD Defense & […]
Lebanese Armed Forces unveils new Guarani armoured personnel carriers
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The Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) officially unveiled a new Guarani 6×6 armoured vehicle personnel carriers. That was reported by planobrazil.com. The first VBTP (Viatura Blindada de Transporte de Pessoal) Guarani armored vehicles personal carriers of LAF was unveiled during the military parade. The VBTP-MR Guarani (Portuguese Viatura Blindada Transporte de Pessoal ) is a 6×6 armoured personnel carrier developed by Iveco […]