Brazil – The Defense Post

Apr- 2026 -

22 April

CV90 infantry fighting vehicles during testing. Photo: BAE Systems

Defense Programs Follow Industrial Investment — And Brazil Is Next

Brazil’s entry into NATO supply chains shows that manufacturing presence now determines who wins future defense programs.

21 April

Americas

The black Humaitá (S-41) submarine is seen breaking the surface of the sea. Near the top of its hatch, "S-41" is painted in red. The sea and the sky are a calm blue.

Jodesz Gavilan

Brazil, EDGE Partner to Boost Naval Cyber Defense Capabilities

Brazil’s Navy has signed a deal with the UAE’s EDGE to strengthen its cyber defense capabilities as digital threats to military systems grow.

17 April

Americas

A United Arab Emirates soldier with the Al Forsan Brigade, Presidential Guard fires a CAR 816/Sultan during a Unit Enhancement Training 24-2 event on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 18, 2024. The UET 24-2 consisted of a series of combined arms offensive and counter-insurgency operations at the platoon level, enhancing the proficiency, tactical readiness, and interoperability between the Marine Corps and foreign partners. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Antonino Mazzamuto) (This photo has been altered for security purposes.)

Rojoef Manuel

EDGE Group, Brazilian Army Team Up on Small Arms Testing for Special Forces

UAE state-owned defense company EDGE Group has launched a teaming framework with the Brazilian Army to support evaluations of next-generation small arms for special forces.

17 April

Americas

Jodesz Gavilan

EDGE, Indra Explore Domestic Radar Production in Brazil

UAE’s EDGE and Indra have agreed to explore local radar production in Brazil, marking a step toward building a domestic advanced sensor manufacturing base.

16 April

Americas

Giulia Bernacchi

Embraer Upgrades SABER M60 Radar Systems for Brazilian Army

Embraer has completed the upgrade of two SABER M60 radar systems operated by the Brazilian Army to the 2.0 configuration.

9 April

Americas

Giulia Bernacchi

Embraer, Colombia’s CIAC to Expand Aerospace Cooperation

Brazil’s Embraer and the Colombian Aeronautical Industry Corporation have signed an agreement to broaden industrial cooperation.

1 April

Air

Giulia Bernacchi

Embraer Tests KC-390 in Swedish Sub-Arctic Conditions

Embraer has completed a cold-weather evaluation campaign for the KC-390 Millennium at the Vidsel Test Range in Sweden.

Mar- 2026 -

26 March

Air

Christine Casimiro

Brazil Unveils First Domestically Produced Gripen E Fighter Jet

Brazil officially unveiled its first domestically produced Gripen E combat aircraft during a ceremony at Embraer’s Gavião Peixoto facility in the country’s São Paulo state.

23 March

Americas