Brazil Shortlists Competitors for Tracked AFV Acquisition
Brazil has shortlisted the tracked AFVs for its acquisition programme involving IFVs and light tanks, with Turkiye's Otokar Tulpar making it to the list.
Brazil News
Land
Weapon / Missile
Brazil Pushes Aside Indian Akash-1S Medium-Range SAM
In the tender for medium-range SAM procurement, Brazil has swept aside India’s offer for Akash-1S for being too outdated compared to its counterparts.
Land
Navy / Maritime
Expo and Air Show
Otokar and FNSS Join Brazilian Marines’ Tank Tender
Tulpar in light tank configuration with 120 mm turret and KAPLAN MT medium tank with 105 mm turret are on the table for the Brazilian Marines’ future tanks.
Engine and Transmission
Expo and Air Show
Kale Exports KTJ-3200 Turbojet to Brazil’s MANSUP-ER AShM
Kale Jet Engines announced the deal signed with Brazilian SIATT to provide KTJ-3200 turbojet engines for the future MANSUP-ER anti-ship missile in LAAD 2025.
Air
Expo and Air Show
Brazil in Talks with Turkiye for KC-390 Cargo Aircraft
Brazilian MoD Jose Mucio said at the LAAD 2025 conference that discussions with other nations, including Turkiye, over KC-390 cargo planes were ongoing.
Air
Expo and Air Show
TUSAŞ Signs Strategic MoU with Embraer for E2 Airliners
TUSAŞ and Brazilian Embraer announced the signing of a MoU for strategic cooperation involving the production of the E-Jet E2 airliners during LAAD exhibition.
Unmanned Systems
Expo and Air Show
Baykar Offers KIZILELMA Unmanned Fighter to Brazil
Baykar is exhibiting its Kızılelma unmanned fighter with Brazilian Air Force livery at the LAAD 2025 exhibition being held in Brazil’s capital, Rio de Janeiro.
Expo and Air Show
Brazil Opens LAAD 2025 with Turkish Presence in Defence
The 15th LAAD Defence & Security Fair opens in Brazil, hosting 359 firms across all military domains, with Turkiye represented by 21 defence companies.
Expo and Air Show
ASELSAN to Reinforce its role in Latin America with LAAD
ASELSAN attends the LAAD 2025 held in Rio de Janeiro, from April 1 to 4 with its guidance systems, public security, surveillance, and communication solutions.
Unmanned Systems
Brazil Publishes RFP for Armed Tactical UAV Acquirement
Brazilian Army has published an RFP for the acquirement of three armed tactical UAVs, citing up to four munitions as armament and ITAR-free requirements.
Land
Otokar’s TULPAR Armoured Fighting Vehicle on Brazil’s List
TULPAR tracked armoured vehicle is reportedly on the table for Brazil’s next-generation infantry fighting vehicle acquirement programme in IFV configuration.
Air
Investment
Brazilian Embraer to Set up Poland's KC-390 Assembly Line
The Brazilian aeronautical business Embraer disclosed their intention to construct a production line for Poland's KC-390 military transport aircraft.
Weapon / Missile
CANiK Wins a Tender to Supply M2 QCBs to the Brazilian Army
Turkish firearms manufacturer CANiK has been selected to supply 200 M2 QCB heavy machine guns for the Brazilian Army, outperforming its competitors.
Air
Logistics
Embraer Secures C-390 Contract to an Undisclosed Country
According to Embraer’s press release, the company has signed a contract for the sale of two C-390 Millennium transport aircraft to an undisclosed country.
