Brazil’s Special Operations Forces in Multidomain Operations and Gray Zone Conflicts
Rui Martins da Mota The nature of contemporary conflicts has undergone profound changes, moving away from being based exclusively on Conventional Wars between States to incorporate the proliferation of non-state…
The main police agencies in Brazil
Public security in Brazil is a shared responsibility between the federal, state and municipal governments. Each sphere of government has its own police agencies, and they all play crucial roles…
BAE Systems and Sentinel Unmanned develop airborne laser target designation capability
Perhaps the most precise method of guiding munitions to a target is through a laser device that “illuminates” the target, allowing the munitions to follow the beam. However, to do…
Brazilian Navy invests in unmanned systems technology to strengthen naval defense and maritime security
Get to know the vessels with autonomous capabilities developed by CASNAV By Edwaldo Costa and Marine Ranger (RM2-T) Marcondes Since 2021, the Brazilian Navy (MB) has been developing one of…
FAB signs service order to renovate INCAER hangar
The event took place on Wednesday (05/02) at the Hangar of the National Airmail Post (PCAN), in Brasília (DF). Air Force Agency, by Lieutenant Johny Lucas The Brazilian Air Force…
FAB begins feasibility study for Portable Air Defense System
The new system will be used in the Air Force’s Anti-Aircraft Defense Groups, with the aim of improving the country’s aerospace defense capacity. The Air Force Command has begun the…
“Aspirantex 2025″: training operation in the Blue Amazon comes to an end
21 days of operational exercises and civic and social actions After 21 days of intense activities at sea, Operation “Aspirantex 2025” came to an end on Friday (31), concluding the…
Embraer celebrates 10 years of the first flight of the KC-390 Millennium
With its cutting-edge technology, exceptional range, and versatility, the KC-390 Millennium has solidified its position as a game-changer, expanding its customer’s operational capabilities São José dos Campos – Embraer celebrates…
Private Civil Jet Breaks Sound Barrier on First Supersonic Flight
In a historic milestone for civil aviation, Boom Supersonic has made the first supersonic flight of an aircraft developed entirely with private investment. The XB-1 experimental jet broke the sound…
KC-390 Millennium: 10 years since its maiden flight
The flight took place on the morning of February 3, 2015 Exactly 10 years ago, the aircraft designed to be the new backbone of Transport Aviation in the Brazilian Air…
Gripen flight simulators updated
New version of Mission Trainer (MT) and Aircraft System Trainer (AST) expands functionalities and strengthens the Brazilian Air Force’s operational capabilities Air Force Agency / DCTA, by Colonel Engineer Thais…
Brazilian Air Force celebrates Rotary Wing Aviation Day
Rotary Wing Aviation Day is celebrated on February 3rd. Major Cheregati and Lieutenant Johny Lucas / CECOMSAER Rotary Wing Aviation Day is celebrated on February 3, in honor of the…
FRUSTRATED AIR DRUG TRAFFICKING: FAB and PF prevent 500 kg of drugs from entering Brazil
After a successful interception, the Aerospace Operations Command (COMAE) and the Federal Police (PF) prevent the drugs from reaching their destination in Brazil, with 24-hour surveillance via radar, satellites and…
The Essequibo Crisis: Brazil Between the BRICS and the Western Bloc
The territorial dispute between Venezuela and Guyana over the Essequibo has evolved into a critical scenario in which the Nicolás Maduro regime is mobilizing efforts for a military invasion and…
FAB celebrates 115 years since the birth of Nero Moura
The leader who forged Brazilian fighter aviation Air Force Agency, by Lieutenant Mônica Lopes This Tuesday (January 30), the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) celebrates the 115th anniversary of the birth…
FAB’s first Phenom 100 flight with female crew
The mission, carried out by the Guará Squadron, was conducted by Aircraft Captain Bruna Nascente Teles, the aircraft’s commander, and Aircraft Lieutenant Karoline Ribeiro Loureiro Captain Bruna Nascente Teles On…
Brazil at MONUSCO: commitment to Peace Operations
Brasília (DF) – MONUSCO, the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo, was established on July 1, 2010, by UN Security Council Resolution 1925. Since then,…
Mission Brigade: Defense and Protection in Amazonia
Tefé (AM) – With its strategic vocation focused on defending national sovereignty, combating cross-border and environmental crimes and, especially, protecting traditional peoples and Amazonians, the 16th Jungle Infantry Brigade carried…
Brazilian Air Force Academy begins Air Instruction on the T-27M
The Aviator Cadets of the Artemis Class begin their operational activity, with Air Lieutenant Brigadier Reis as their instructor for the first flight. Air Force Agency – AFA, by Lieutenant…
BRICS: economic opportunity and geopolitical risk
Is BRICS an economic bloc or a geopolitical platform? Rui Martins da Mota (Martins Mota) – Brazilian Army Special Forces Veteran BRICS was born as a promising economic arrangement, but…
F-35 crashes at Alaskan Air Base
Pilot ejects and investigation is underway Eielson AFB, Alaska – January 29, 2025 – A fifth-generation F-35 Lightning II fighter crashed on Tuesday (28) at Eielson Air Force Base in…
New Brazilian Navy armored speedboats strengthen border defenses
Agreement with the Brazilian Army provides for the construction of four more units By First Lieutenant (RM2-T) Daniela Meireles Brazil’s river borders have yet another weapon in the fight against…