Brazil’s Embraer moving into defense with cargo plane
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DefenceTalkBrazilian aircraft maker Embraer launched a new hangar Tuesday that will be used for the final assembly of its KC-390 military cargo plane, a major step in its expansion into the defense sector. “No one can have any doubt that the defense industry is strategic,” said Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff at the launch ceremony. “Many […]https://www.defencetalk.com/brazils-embraer-moving-into-defense-with-cargo-plane-59659/
Brazilian and Embraer Conclude Critical Design Review of the KC-390 Project
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DefenceTalkThe Brazilian Air Force (FAB) and Embraer Defense & Security have successfully concluded the Critical Design Review (CDR) of the KC-390 military transport aircraft. The contract event, which is one of the main landmarks of the program, took place at Embraer’s facilities in the Eugênio de Melo district of the city of São José dos […]https://www.defencetalk.com/brazilian-and-embraer-conclude-critical-design-review-of-the-kc-390-project-47275/
Saab Receives Order for Upgrade of Mission System Erieye for Brazil
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DefenceTalkDefence 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 (Airborne Early Warning and Control) systems, as part of the modernization programme […]https://www.defencetalk.com/saab-receives-order-for-upgrade-of-mission-system-erieye-for-brazil-46979/