Brazilian Army – The Defense Post

Apr- 2026 -

17 April

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.)

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.

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.

Jan- 2026 -

5 January

Americas

Christine Casimiro

Brazil Leans Towards Acquiring Italian Air Defense System

Brazil is moving closer to fielding a new medium-range ground-based air defense system, with Italy emerging as the preferred partner over India.

Dec- 2025 -

17 December

Air

U.S. and Brazilian personnel gather for a photo after delivery of a UH-60M Black Hawk in Sau Paulo, Brazil, November 20, 2025. The Black Hawk is the first of 12 ordered by Brazil through an FMS case with the U.S. Army Security Assistance Command as they modernize an aging helicopter fleet. (Courtesy photo)

Rojoef Manuel

Brazil Takes Delivery of First UH-60M Black Hawk From Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin has shipped the Brazilian Army’s first UH-60M Black Hawk as part of a 12-helicopter order signed in 2024.

Oct- 2025 -

27 October

Americas

Brazilian Army and ARES personnel in front of a UT30BR-equipped Guarani armored personnel carrier

Rojoef Manuel

Brazil’s Next-Gen UT30BR2 Turret Passes Second Prototype Trial on Guarani Vehicle

Brazil has tested the second prototype of its upgraded UT30BR remote-controlled weapon system as part of efforts to modernize its armored fleet.

Jul- 2025 -

14 July

Air

Inder Singh Bisht

Brazil Abandons Indian Akash Air Defense System Over ‘Outdated’ Offer

Brazil has left negotiations for the purchase of India’s Akash air defense system over the Indian side’s unwillingness to offer the system’s latest version.