Embraer and Brazilian Army for four SABER M60 radars
Embraer and the Brazilian Army have signed a contract to extend the use of SABER M60 radars for the army’s Anti-Aircraft Artillery Units. This will include the acquisition of four additional radar units, in its 2.0 version, reinforcing the partnership established between the Brazilian Army and Embraer in the continuous development, implementation, and improvement of military equipment, which contributes to increasing these Units’ capabilities. Acquiring the SABER M60 radars is part of the Strategic Planning of the Brazilian Army 2020-2023 and expands the Land Forces’ operational capacity. As a result of the partnership between Embraer and the Brazilian Army in developing a low-altitude antiaircraft artillery radar, the SABER M60 Radar is 100% developed in Brazil, having entered operation in 2010 when the first units were delivered to the Army. The SABER M60 is a search radar that integrates a low-altitude anti-aircraft defence system to protect strategic points and areas, such as factories, power plants, and government facilities. With 3D technology, it has a range of 32 nautical miles and an altitude of up to 16,400 feet, with the ability to track up to 60 targets simultaneously, including automatic target detection and classification.
Embraer and Brazilian Army for Phase Two of the SISFRON
Embraer and the Brazilian Army signed a contract to develop and implement Phase Two of the Army’s Strategic Programme for the Integrated Border Monitoring System (SISFRON). The SISFRON implements a sensing and command and control structure in support of Land Forces’ operation, acting in an integrated way to strengthen the State’s presence and capacity to monitor and act on its borders, while enhancing the performance of other government entities with responsibilities over this area.
Embraer A-29 Super Tucano fleet reaches 500,000 flight hours
Embraer has announced that the worldwide fleet of the A-29 Super Tucano aircraft has reached 500,000 flight hours. With more than 260 units delivered, the aircraft has already been selected by more than 15 air forces worldwide, including the United States Air Force (USAF), as well as several countries in Latin America, including Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, the Dominican Republic, and Brazil, the first aircraft operator in the world.
Embraer delivers modernised AF-1B to Brazilian Navy
Embraer has delivered the last modernised AF-1 fighter jet (AF- 1B) to the Brazilian Navy. The ceremony was held at Embraer’s industrial unit in Gavião Peixoto, in São Paulo state. Under the AF-1 programme (the Navy designation for the McDonnell Douglas A-4 Skyhawk), seven subsonic fighter jets were modernised – five single-seater AF-1Bs and two two-seaters AF-1Cs. The AF-1 is an intercept and attack aircraft operated from airfields or aircraft carriers as a vector for the fleet’s air defence. The Brazilian Navy’s modernised aircraft received new navigation, weapons, power generation, computers, tactical communication, and sensor systems, including a state-of-the-art multi-mode radar and a new operating system. In addition to the modernisation, the revitalisation of the cell was carried out, increasing the aircraft’s useful life.
Embraer promotes its defence portfolio in Philippines
Embraer promoted its complete portfolio of products and innovative solutions for the defence and security markets at the Asian Defense & Security (ADAS), in the Philippines, held between April 27 and 29. Embraer’s Defense & Security has the ‘most modern product portfolio and solutions’ in the industry, which include the multimission transport aircraft C-390 Millennium and the A-29 Super Tucano light attack and training aircraft, in addition to broader solutions for air, land, sea, space and cyber domains. Since its first delivery to the Brazilian Air Force (FAB), in 2019, the KC-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft has proven its capability, reliability and outstanding performance on domestic and overseas missions. FAB’s current fleet of Embraer KC-390s stands at five. These aircraft have exceeded 5,000 flight hours in operation, which means more than 600 flight hours per year by each aircraft, with a mission completion rate of 97%, showing outstanding productivity in its category. The aircraft has already selected by two NATO nations: Portugal and Hungary. Embraer recently celebrated that the worldwide fleet of the A-29 Super Tucano aircraft has reached 500,000 flight hours. With more than 260 units delivered, the aircraft has already been selected by more than 15 air forces worldwide, including the Philippines, which currently has a fleet of six A-29 Super Tucano aircraft. The fleet of aircraft were delivered in 2020 during the global pandemic, reflecting Embraer’s commitment to the Philippine Air Force. Developed in response to the demanding requirements of the Brazilian Air Force (FAB), the A-29 Super Tucano can perform a broad range of missions that include light attack, aerial surveillance and interception, and counterinsurgency. The A-29 is rugged and versatile, being able to operate from remote and unpaved runways on advanced operational bases in hostile environments with little support—all with low operating costs and high availability. A global aerospace company headquartered in Brazil, Embraer has businesses in Commercial and Executive aviation, Defence & Security and Agricultural Aviation. The company designs, develops, manufactures and markets aircraft and systems, providing services and support to customer after-sales. Since it was founded in 1969, Embraer has delivered more than 8,000 aircraft. On average, about every 10 seconds an aircraft manufactured by Embraer takes off somewhere in the world, transporting over 145 million passengers a year. Embraer is the leading manufacturer of commercial jets up to 150 seats and the main exporter of high value-added goods in Brazil. The company maintains industrial units, offices, service and parts distribution centres, among other activities, across the Americas, Africa, Asia and Europe.
(Text and photos courtesy: Embraer. The images are of the KC-390 and Super Tucano)