Tag: Brazilian Navy
Germany’s TKMS lays keel for Brazil’s first Tamandaré frigate
The keel laying ceremony for the Tamandaré frigate, a joint venture between the Brazilian Navy and Águas Azuis (a special purpose entity...
Brazil’s aircraft carrier Sao Paulo finally finds its fate at the...
The ship was sunk with 760 tons of hazardous asbestos, more than 300 tons of material contaminated with highly toxic PCBs and additional tonage of heavy metal-laden paint.
Brazil commissions first Scorpene submarine Riachuelo
The Brazilian Navy commissioned its lead diesel-electric attack submarine Riachuelo (S40) in a ceremony on September 1 in Itaguaí, where she was...
Brazilian Navy receives final upgraded AF-1 fighter
The Brazilian Navy has taken delivery of its final modernized McDonnell Douglas A-4 Skyhawk from aerospace and defense company Embraer.
Brazilian Navy receives first H225M in naval combat configuration
The Brazilian Navy combat H225M carries the MBDA Exocet AM39 B2M2 missiles.
Brazil orders Sea Ceptor air-defense system for new Tamandaré-class frigates
The Brazilian Navy has officially placed a contract with French missile specialist MBDA for the delivery of the Sea Ceptor air-defense missile...
Brazil launches second Scorpene submarine Humaita
The Brazilian Navy launched its second Scorpene-class submarine at the the ICN (Itaguaí Construções Navais) assembly facility in Itaguaí on December 11.
Brazil’s new attack submarine Riachuelo dives at sea for first time
The Brazilian Navy's lead Scorpene-class diesel electric submarine Riachuelo successfully completed her first independent dive down to safety depth last week off...
Brazil’s first Scorpene submarine Riachuelo starts sea trials
Diesel-electric attack submarine Riachuelo (S40), Brazil's first locally-built Scorpene submarine, started sea trials earlier this month.
According to the...
Brazilian Navy receives second UH-17 for Antarctic missions
The Brazilian Navy has received its second H135 from helicopter manufacturer Airbus on July 10.
Referred to as UH-17...
