Victor Barreira

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The Cascavel NG shown with a TORC30 weapon system. (Victor Barreira) Brazilian privately owned engineering specialist Akaer Engenharia is eyeing a requirement of the Paraguayan Army for the modernisation of EE-9 Cascavel 6×6 armoured reconnaissance vehicles, a source told Janes on 19 May. The country has demonstrated interest in modernising up to 10 vehicles and is considering adding some improvements as part of Akaer's Cascavel modernisation package to EE-11 Urutu 6×6 troop carriers.

1 month ago | janes.com | Victor Barreira

The modernisation of the MEKO 200PNs will enable the Portuguese Navy to keep the fleet relevant until they are replaced by new frigates in line with the service's national fleet renewal programme.

1 month ago | janes.com | Victor Barreira

The Brazilian Army is eyeing the acquisition of special operations vehicles for Special Operations Command. The special operations configuration of the Urovesa Vamtac ST5 is shown here. (Victor Barreira)A long-time requirement by the Brazilian Army to acquire vehicles for Special Operations Command (Comando de Operações Especiais) is finally set to materialise, the army revealed on 25 April.

1 month ago | janes.com | Victor Barreira

The Suppressor 7 USV, pictured here, was designed to carry out a range of roles, including MCM and maritime surveillance. (Victor Barreira) The Brazilian state-owned company Empresa Gerencial de Projetos Navais (EMGEPRON) is looking to place the Suppressor 7 multi-purpose unmanned surface vehicle (USV) into a requirement of the Brazilian Navy for a mine-countermeasures (MCM) capability, the company's special adviser André Gabriel Sochaczewski told Janes .

1 month ago | janes.com | Victor Barreira

An artist's impression of an Embraer A-29 Super Tucano in Portugal markings. The European NATO country has ordered 12 such aircraft for training and light strike duties. (Embraer) The Portuguese Air Force (FAP) will receive the initial A-29N Super Tucano light attack aircraft this year, chief operating officer (COO) of Embraer Defense & Security Walter Pinto Junior told Janes in late April.