The Brazilian Air Force (FAB) launched the Joint Exercise Escudo-Tínia 2026 (EXCON Tínia) on May 11 at the Anápolis Air Base (BAAN) in the state of Goiás. For the first time in the exercise’s history, the F-39E Gripen fighter takes part in the operations — marking a significant milestone in…
Author: Leandro Maldonado
Exercise Escudo-Tínia 2026, which began on May 11 at Anápolis Air Base in the state of Goiás, represents one of the most ambitious integrated training efforts conducted by Brazil’s armed forces in recent years. For the first time, all three service branches are training together outside the historically favored south…
Following the announcement of the largest KC-390 contract in the aircraft’s history — 20 aircraft for the United Arab Emirates — Embraer declared that it is actively evaluating new defense opportunities across the broader Middle East region. The company sees significant growth potential in the market for its military platforms…
Embraer signed on May 4, 2026 the largest single contract ever awarded for the KC-390 Millennium: a 20-aircraft deal with the United Arab Emirates, comprising 10 firm orders with options for a further 10. The firm order is valued at approximately USD 1 billion, setting a new benchmark for the…
The Brazilian Air Force, represented by the Brazilian Aeronautical Commission in Washington (CABW), participated in MRO Americas 2026, held in Orlando, Florida from April 21 to 23. Considered the world’s largest gathering of the aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul industry, the event brought together the sector’s leading companies and institutions.…
In a landmark ceremony held on March 25, 2026 at Embraer’s industrial complex in Gavião Peixoto, São Paulo, the Brazilian Air Force (FAB), Saab and Embraer officially unveiled the first supersonic fighter produced on Brazilian soil. The event was attended by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Defense Minister José…
The Brazilian Air Force is planning to keep the F-5M Tiger II in operational service until at least 2035, according to ongoing assessments within the FAB’s strategic planning framework. The veteran fighter, in service since 1975 and the subject of extensive modernization programs over decades, remains a central element of…
The F-39E Gripen achieved a new operational landmark in February 2026, conducting its first Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) mission under real air defense conditions from Anápolis Air Base (BAAN). The milestone marks the definitive consolidation of the Gripen within Brazil’s aerospace defense system following the aircraft’s declaration of Full Operational…
Embraer and US partners have completed ground and flight tests validating an innovative air-to-air concept of operations for the A-29 Super Tucano equipped with EO/IR (electro-optical/infrared) sensors, focused on engaging swarms of unmanned aerial systems (UAS). Demonstration availability and marketing to potential customers is targeted for the second half of…
Embraer signed a contract for the supply of four A-29 Super Tucano aircraft to Panama’s National Air and Naval Service (SENAN), expanding the Brazilian light attack aircraft’s footprint into Central America. The contract includes logistics support and pilot and maintenance crew training. The Super Tucano will be employed by Panama…