Tag: Avibras

• Wednesday, February 6th 2013 - 05:50 UTC

  Brazil and Israeli companies join to develop unmanned aircraft for border control

  

  Brazilian defence contractor Avibras will join plane maker Embraer SA and the local unit of Israeli Defence Company Elbit Systems in developing unmanned aircraft in Brazil, the companies said on Tuesday.

• Friday, May 11th 2012 - 00:16 UTC

  Brazilian navy successfully tests Exocet missile with engine manufactured in the country

  

  The Brazilian navy successfully tested an Exocet MM40 missile totally designed, developed and manufactured in the country by Avibras and with the support from the European group MBDA, partly owned by BAE Systems.

• Wednesday, August 31st 2011 - 08:25 UTC

  Brazil releases funds to develop surface to surface missile system for the Army

  

  The Brazilian government gave a clear signal Monday that is intends to advance in the consolidation of a defense industry in the country. A decree signed by President Dilma Rousseff releases 45 million Real in funds for the launching of the Astros Project 2020 to equip the Brazilian army.