DefenseBrazil to unveil first locally assembled Gripen fighter on March 25F-39 aircraft assembled at Embraer marks next phase of technology transfer programFebruary 17, 2026Read More
DefenseBrazilian Gripen E fighter fires first Meteor missileThe Brazilian Air Force conducted a test during Operation BVR-X as part of the process of achieving full operational capability by 2026November 28, 2025Read More
DefenseKC-390 completes certification flights with the Gripen F-39E fighter in BrazilIn-flight refueling tests qualify the FAB fighter for joint operations and enhance interoperabilityNovember 14, 2025Read More
DefenseBrazilian Air Force may scrap KC-390 after structural damage in ArgentinaAircraft delivered in September 2024 suffered major damage during landing; repairs may not be financially viableNovember 05, 2025Read More
DefenseBrazil proposes mutual defense deal with India involving C-390 and Tejas jetsAgreement may include local assembly of the C-390 in India and acquisition of Indian systems and aircraft by BrazilOctober 08, 2025Read More
DefenseSwedish Defense Minister and FAB Commander Discuss Gripen and KC-390 ProgramsMeeting between authorities in Sweden this week reinforced partnership between the two countriesSeptember 17, 2025Read More
DefenseBrazilian Air Force to evaluate C-390 Millennium as an aircraft for ISR missionsEmbraer signed an agreement with the service to further study a variant for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance missions, with a focus on Maritime Patrol.December 04, 2024Read More
DefenseBrazilian Air Force to upgrade 68 A-29 Super Tucanos starting in early 2025Program in partnership with Embraer is expected to cost R$2 billion and will bring the aircraft closer to the F-39 Gripen fightersNovember 27, 2024Read More
DefenseTwo T-27 Tucano training aircraft of the Brazilian Air Force collided in flight on FridayThe accident occurred with aircraft from the Brazilian Air Force Academy, and one of the Embraer turboprops crashed, but the pilot ejected safelyNovember 02, 2024Read More
DefenseBrazilian Air Force F-5 fighter jet crashed during military exercisesFighter jet was participating in Cruzex 2024, an exercise held in northern Brazil. Pilot ejected safelyOctober 23, 2024Read More