Saab shares ‘detailed information’ on Gripen with Canada as part of ‘dual fleet’ pitch
Amid strained relations between the US and Canada, Saab is positioning its fighter as an alternative to American-made F-35s.
Embraer drops proposal for Saudi C-390 final assembly, shifts to UAE
“To be honest with you, my perspective is that for the C-390, there is no way to have two completion centers in the region,” said Bosco da Costa Jr., the CEO of Embraer’s defense business.
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America must adopt a Sixth Domain of warfare doctrine
The Sixth Domain is not defined by geography. It’s a new kind of conflict in which autonomy and networked systems allow thousand-dollar consumer electronics to destroy multi-million-dollar conventional weapons systems.
UAE’s EDGE Group expands in Brazil and Switzerland
The defense conglomerate announced new facilities for two of its subsidiaries, half a world away.
Brazilian navy to acquire two British Albion-class ships
The Brazilian navy and the UK's Royal Navy have signed a letter of intent to acquire the HMS Albion and HMS Bulwark.
UAE’s defense giant expands footprint in Brazil with anti-drone and missile agreements
The Emirati firm has aggressively pursued growth in Latin America after establishing its first international office in Brazil.
South American nations add ‘upgrading air forces’ to 2025 resolutions
As several countries pursue new fighter jets, experts told Breaking Defense it’s more about avoiding obsolescence than a southern arms race.
Modernizing defense enterprise IT without disrupting the mission
Government can’t stop to update systems, so modernization has to happen without interruptions.
Slovakia closing in on order for 3 C-390 transporters, says Embraer
Slovakian fixed wing air transport capabilities are currently covered by seven aging L-410 light and two Leonardo C-27J Spartan medium tactical lift platforms, but both are due to be cut from service under a new transport aviation replacement effort.
Sweden selects Embraer C-390 transport aircraft, as Brazil eyes more Gripens
“Aerospace cooperation is important to both Sweden and Brazil. The new letter of intent provides a basis for us to further deepen this cooperation,” Swedish Minister for Defence Pål Jonson said in a statement.
Sweden expected to make C-130 replacement decision by year end: Embraer Defense CEO
Last year, Sweden decided to reassess how to move forward with a replacement of six Lockheed Martin C-130H Hercules after an attempt to procure used C-130J Super Hercules unexpectedly failed to meet requirements.
Brazil sails mostly alone in push to modernize submarine fleet in South America
With little military threat on the immediate horizon, most South American countries continue to rely on decades-old subs. Brazil is an outlier.
Breaking Defense announces Breaking Defense Europe, a new, distinct, European edition
Breaking Defense Europe will launch May 4 with Tim Martin and Elisabeth Gosselin-Malo as co-editors.
‘Hard nut to crack’: Why major Gulf and Turkish firms shy away from AUSA
Analysts told Breaking Defense there might be a couple reasons firms that are going big in the Middle East, Europe and Latin America won't be in Washington next week.
UAE defense giant buys into Brazilian smart weapons specialist in latest Latin American move
Abu Dhabi-based EDGE Group has made several high-profile plays to establish itself in the Brazilian market.
As UAE firms expand global reach, Brazil takes center stage for EDGE Group
EDGE, a conglomerate of more than 25 subsidiaries, is looking to Brazil as entry into a “niche region that has the ambitions to build up their militaries but don’t face pressing military threats,” one analyst said.
UAE’s EDGE Group to co-develop defense systems with Brazilian military organization
The Emirati conglomerate is "trying to find a niche region that has the ambitions to build up their militaries but don't face pressing military threats," analyst Ryan Bohl told Breaking Defense.