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August 16, 2026
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This report was originally published on IDRW.org. The strategic partnership between the Adani Group and Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer has sparked speculation that the... The post Could…

Representatives of Chile's Navy and Brazil's Navy held the eleventh edition of the Joint Staff Meeting (REM) from August 10 to 12, a meeting that strengthened…
August 15, 2026
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Specialist regional aircraft lessor TrueNoord has delivered an E195LR on a five-year operating lease to Air Montenegro, supporting the flag carrier’s continued growth and regional network…

For the 2026 edition of the combined Fraterno exercise, the Brazilian Navy and the Argentine Navy will deploy a considerable amount of naval aviation assets in Argentine waters. This includes 8…
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During July and August 2026, Colombia's Aerospace Force (FAC) carried out one of the most significant air modernization processes of recent decades, with the…

By Sergio Bellomo The submarine S-41 Humaitá, of the Brazilian Navy, entered the Mar del Plata Naval Base yesterday. This modern vessel is the second Riachuelo-class ship built and entered…

What a week! A total solar eclipse graced Europe and a beautiful meteor shower crossed the planet's skies. The post Eclipse, meteor shower and magnetic anomaly in Brazil…

CEO Francisco Gomes Neto says smaller narrowbody could complement larger aircraft as the Abra Group prepares to introduce the E195-E2
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Embraer is weighing the possibility of setting up a third C-390 Millennium assembly line in the United States, an initiative that could significantly expand production of the aircraft…
August 14, 2026

Following the commissioning of the first unit and as the remaining ones progress through various stages of construction, integration and testing, the Brazilian Navy completed on Thursday, August 13…

The protocol-manipulation tech is the only countermeasure that works in urban areas without degrading comms or downing the aircraft. It arrives with published, fixed prices…
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Funds earmarked for the missile and rocket program could boost the Army's stock replenishment and the revival of Brazil's defense industry. The resumption of…

Azul drastically cut capacity, especially on international routes, as fuel costs surged. Brazil’s Azul reported record operating revenue for the second quarter as losses doubled due to fuel costs…

The final challenge brought together about 240 students and required creating a full space tourism project in just 48 hours The post Brazilian high school students win gold in…
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Boeing announced the appointment of Brazilian executive Celso Ferrer as new president for Latin America and the Caribbean. Details of the leadership change and strategic approach for…
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Boeing announced the appointment of Brazilian executive Celso Ferrer as new president for Latin America and the Caribbean. Details of the leadership change and the strategic approach for the…

The Manufacturing Directorate (DF) is a support body of the Department of Science and Technology (DCT) of the Brazilian Army (EB) responsible for managing production, industrial maintenance…
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Philippine Foreign Secretary Maria Theresa Lazaro's visit to Embraer in São Paulo strengthens ties between Brazil and the Philippines in the defence sector and opens the door to a possible…

In the coming months, Helibras is set to deliver the 47th and final H225M logistics and utility transport helicopter to the Brazilian Armed Forces. The aircraft, registration 8544, will…
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Africa World Airlines is expanding its fleet with an Embraer E190 for the first time. The aircraft, destined for the Ghanaian airline, carries the registration 9G-FDA and is currently in…

The Brazilian Navy submarine Humaitá (S41) arrived in Mar del Plata, where it will take part in Combined Exercise FRATERNO XXXIX alongside Argentine Navy units. The deployment represents…
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The C-390 goes up against the well-established C-130J in a dispute involving performance, local production and the political weight of Brazil and the United States

Storms hit the South this Friday and Saturday, while heat and low humidity gain strength in other regions of Brazil. The post From 14°C to 38°C…
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AEL Sistemas was awarded the Riograndense 2026 Export Award in the Outstanding Technological Innovation category. The company was the only winner in this category, which…

India has launched the procurement of 60 new medium transport aircraft for its air force. The Ministry of Defence published the tender for the Medium…
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TrueNoord has delivered an Embraer E195LR to Air Montenegro under a five-year operating lease, supporting the flag carrier’s fleet expansion and regional network growth as it strengthens…
August 13, 2026
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The state-owned airline is evaluating the incorporation of new regional jets to reverse the issues that keep half of its aircraft grounded.
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The state airline is considering adding new regional jets to reverse the issues keeping nearly half of its aircraft grounded.

Brazil’s Navy continues advancing the Tamandaré-Class Frigate Program (PFCT) with the start of a new stage for the second unit in the series. The frigate Jerônimo de Albuquerque (F-201)…
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The Brazilian Navy and Águas Azuis, formed by Embraer, TKMS and Atech, held the keel-laying ceremony for the frigate Mariz e Barros (F203) in Itajaí. It is the fourth and last ship…