Tag: Brazil Army

• Friday, December 26th 2025 - 10:22 UTC

  Brazil eyes Italian weaponry to boost defense capabilities

  

  Brazil's Army has made significant progress in acquiring a sophisticated anti-aircraft defense system, with Italy’s MBDA emerging as the primary candidate. The deal, valued at around US$600 million, aims to address a critical gap in the country's security infrastructure.

• Sunday, February 12th 2017 - 13:59 UTC

  Brazilian Army unable to keep order in rioting city; fears chaos could spread to other states

  

  More than 100 people have been reported killed during a six-day strike by police in the Brazilian state of Espirito Santo, as hundreds of troops patrolled streets attempting to keep order with schools and businesses closed and public transport frozen.