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Avibras is present at LAAD Security & Defence 2024, held from April 2 to 4, in São Paulo. It is the main meeting point for networking and updating professionals working in the areas of security and defence in Latin America.
The event brings together national and international companies that provide technologies, equipment and services for Public Security, Police Forces, Special Forces, Armed Forces, Security Agencies, "Law Enforcement", Security Managers of large corporations, companies Service Concessionaires and Critical Infrastructure in Brazil and Latin America.
The Avibras Commercial team took the opportunity to present Avibras' technological solutions to the Ministry of Defence of Vietnam (photo). An excellent opportunity to promote your business, strengthen the relationship with friendly nations and partnerships in research, development and production of new solutions for the market.
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Avibras Indústria Aeroespacial and DefendTex hereby announce that they have been engaged in advanced discussions to facilitate a potential investment aimed at the economic and financial recovery of Avibras, with the goal of maintaining its manufacturing facilities in Brazil, resuming operations as soon as possible, and ensuring the fulfillment of contractual obligations with the Brazilian government and other clients.
Both companies are committed and diligently working to finalize the specific terms and conditions of the investment and will keep the market informed.
About Avibras
Avibras is a Brazilian technology and innovation company with unique industrial capabilities, globally recognized for the excellence and quality of its products, systems, and engineering solutions in the Aerospace, Defense, Electronics, Vehicles, and Aeronautical sectors. With over 60 years of experience, Avibras has consolidated its position as one of the world's leading companies in the Defense and Aerospace segments.
About DefendTex
DefendTex is an international defense company headquartered in Australia and an established leader in multi-domain asymmetric warfare solutions. Providing world leading defense technologies, DefendTex’s capabilities include precision guided weapons, energetics, rocket manufacturing and loitering munitions. DefendTex has extensive experience in collaborative research, having commercialized ground breaking defense technologies.
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This month, Avibras signed a memorandum of understanding with Excalibur International, from the Czech Republic, with a focus on partnerships for the development and manufacture of advanced defence equipment, as well as enabling the companies to participate in Brazilian Armed Forces projects such as the Brazilian Army's VBCOAP 155mm SR. This project involves the acquisition of 155mm wheeled self-propelled howitzer armored combat vehicles within the Strategic Armored Forces Army Program (Prg EE F BId).
For Avibras, it is very important to consolidate partnerships with strategic companies in order to boost cutting-edge technological knowledge both in Brazil and abroad, adding value to the company's business.
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Today we celebrate the 41st anniversary of the Alcântara Launch Center (CLA) in Maranhão.
As a participant in the Brazilian Space Program (PEB), it is an honor for us to be part of this history of achievements and advances in the space area.
Throughout these four decades, CLA has been a reference for the development of the Brazilian aerospace industry. And we had the privilege of participating in the launch of hundreds of rockets manufactured by Avibras, driving science and space research.
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On Monday, February 26, 2024, Avibras obtained a preliminary injunction in court, which annuls its elimination from the public selection for the Small Launch Vehicle (VLPP) project of Finep (Brazilian Funding Agency for Studies and Projects) for the launch of nano and/or microsatellites.
Avibras was selected in the process, but due to the Brazilian Federal Revenue Service (RFB) strike, the company was unable to present its tax clearance certificate in time and was disqualified. For this reason, the company filed a writ of mandamus at the beginning of February to annul its disqualification.
For Avibras, taking part in this project is fundamental to reinforcing its pioneering role in the Brazilian Space Programme (PEB) and its capabilities in this segment, as well as contributing, together with other partner companies, to Brazil's aerospace progress, the development of cutting-edge technology, the training of industry, institutes and launch centres, as well as fostering the country's international recognition in the aerospace sector.
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Avibras' recovery plan was approved by the Judiciary on Monday, February 19. The next step is for it to be published in the Diário Oficial do Estado (DOE). From there, the execution of the plan and the deadlines within the scope of the company's Judicial Recovery process will begin.
This is an important moment in the company's economic and financial restructuring process, which will give the company new prospects, including obtaining credit from financial institutions and development organizations.
We know that we have a long job ahead of us in implementing our plan, but we remain firm and confident in a new journey for the company.
We acknowledge and thank all our employees and their families, partners and customers for their support throughout Avibras' recovery process.
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Avibras Indústria Aeroespacial and Milanion NTGS have joined forces to develop and manufacture advanced defence equipment, offering important capabilities and innovative solutions to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the region. The two companies participate together in the World Defence Show 2024 (WDS 2024), a specialized defence exhibition in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from February 4th to 8th, in Hall 1, stand F5.
The partnership also aims to contribute to Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 program by offering high value-added defence systems and services that meet the needs and requirements of the Saudi Armed Forces.
Aware of the new demands of the global defence and security market, both Milanion NTGS and Avibras will showcase consolidated products and cutting-edge technologies at the exhibition, with Avibras showcasing its reformulated portfolio.
In addition to the ASTROS II MK6 (Rocket and Missile Artillery System), a world reference in its class and proven in combat, Avibras will also showcase the Tactical Cruise Missile (TCM) capable of neutralising targets up to 300 km; the new ASTROS AFC (Autonomous Firing Calculation), a version that offers excellent cost benefit, can be operated alone or in sections, has greater firepower and the ability to calculate firing elements, to fire and scoot ("Shoot & Scoot"); the C4 ISTAR, which is based on Avibras' decades of experience in the ASTROS Command and Control System, and has the interfaces for integrating the Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Search and Reconnaissance functions and their respective connection with higher echelon Command and Control Systems; and the ASTROS III, a new generation of launchers with multiplied firepower, capable of firing ballistic and guided rockets, as well as ballistic missiles and long range tactical cruise missiles.
With its participation in the World Defence Show, Avibras is strengthening its partnership with Milanion NTGS, an integrated technology and engineering company that serves the global defence and security sectors, with the aim of boosting cutting-edge technological knowledge in Brazil and abroad.
About Avibras
Avibras is a Brazilian technology and innovation company with unique industrial capacity and recognised worldwide for the excellence and quality of its products, systems and engineering solutions in the areas of Aeronautics, Space, Electronics, Vehicles and Defence.
With more than 60 years of operations and certified as a Strategic Defence Company (EED), Avibras has consolidated its position as one of the world's leading companies in the Defence and Aerospace segment, with the development and manufacture of special vehicles for military purposes, becoming a benchmark in the Multiple Rocket Launcher System (MRLS), ballistic and guided rockets, missiles and pioneering participation in space research programmes.
Known as a company that has "Competence to build Competence", Avibras is a System House and offers customised technological solutions to its customers, highlighting real diversification and spin-off opportunities in Defence, Space and Complex Systems Integration.
Headquartered in São José dos Campos, in Vale do Paraíba, the company is a pioneer in its own innovative and independent technology and operates from extensive facilities in Jacareí and Lorena. Its workforce is made up of highly qualified engineers, researchers and technicians capable of providing solutions for the most varied segments.
About Milanion NTGS
Milanion NTGS is an integrated technology and engineering company that serves the global defence and security sectors. Headquartered out of the UK, with R&D, engineering and manufacturing facilities in Spain and the UAE, the company designs, manufactures, delivers and supports advanced, multi-platform, mobile mortar systems and ammunition that are combat-proven and used by international customers.
Milanion NTGS was launched as a new and independent joint venture business between UK-based Milanion Technologies and Spanish defence firm, New Technologies Global Systems (NTGS).
Milanion NTGS draw on both companies recognised market leadership, expertise, and experience in their respective areas of focus. Milanion in the design, development and manufacture of advanced autonomous technology systems and platforms, combined with NTGS’s rich technological and engineering heritage in the design, manufacturing, and maintenance of complex battle systems, including special vehicles and armament systems.
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It was published this month in the Diário Oficial da União a regulation that authorizes Avibras to continue acting as a Cataloguing Unit for another two years.
The recertification as a leading UniCat in the Brazilian Defence Industrial Base (BID) is the result of an assessment carried out in November last year by the Defence Logistics Systems Support Centre (CASLODE), an agency of the Ministry of Defence.
At the time, the military delegation observed on site Avibras' excellence in providing this service (photo), with emphasis on the cataloguing processes, which are organised and structured, making Avibras a benchmark in this segment in Brazil and worldwide.
Avibras is the first private industry in Brazil to have the right to act as a UniCat with the Ministry of Defence, reinforcing its pioneering spirit and expertise in this area. UniCats are entities authorized to provide cataloguing services for supply items used by or of interest to the Armed Forces.
The company has been carrying out and selling the service since 2016. Cataloguing consists of collecting technical data to establish the identification of items and their ordering in the form of a North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) catalogue, providing international visibility for products and prominence in the export scenario, as well as economic and operational benefits in the logistics area.
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It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of Mr Augusto Coimbra, Captain R/1, on Thursday, January 18. Commander Coimbra, as he was known to all, served as Vice-President Director of Avibras Naval from 1996 to 2020, contributing hard to the development of our company.
He also shared his rich experiences and achievements with us, as well as his valuable knowledge. He also played a key role in Avibras' participation in the Brazilian Navy's strategic projects, including the acquisition of the ASTROS MK6 for the Marine Corps (CFN).
We express our condolences to his family, friends and colleagues who had the opportunity to work with this excellent professional.
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Avibras attended the ceremony for the change of command of the Army Artillery Command at Forte Santa Bárbara, located in Formosa, Goiás, on Friday, January 19. Brigadier General Moisés da Paixão Júnior handed over the command to Brigadier General Erb Lyra Leal. The company was represented by the Institutional Relations advisor in Brasilia, Paulo Henrique Gabriel, Col R/1.
Avibras praises the excellent work carried out by General Paixão and the partnership throughout his time at the Army Artillery Command, wishing him every success in his new journey. The company also welcomes General Erb, reinforcing its support and partnership with the new Commander in his activities. The company wishes General Erb every success in his new career, which is sure to be full of achievements.
Avibras is proud to boost the deterrence capacity of Brazil's artillery with the ASTROS System. Conceived and developed by Avibras, the ASTROS System contributes to the evolution and consolidation of the Missile and Rocket Artillery, representing a technological leap in capacity, efficiency and effectiveness in fire support for the Ground Force. It also reinforces the Army's contribution to achieving the strategic objective of Extraregional Deterrence, as well as creating and maintaining highly specialised jobs, generating income and bringing in foreign currency for Brazil through exports to friendly countries.
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* Institutional Relations advisor in Brasilia, Paulo Henrique Gabriel, Col R/1 with Brigadier General Erb Lyra Leal, new commander of the Army Artillery. On the right, Paulo Gabriel with Brigadier General Moisés da Paixão Júnior, who handed over command to General Erb
* ASTROS vehicles highlighted at handover ceremony
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It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of Mr Roberto Guimarães de Carvalho, a Reserve Army Colonel and former military artillery advisor at Avibras, on Saturday 23 December.
Colonel Carvalho was an exemplary professional, an Avibras enthusiast and played a fundamental role in our company in the 1980s with the structuring of the operational functionalities of the ASTROS Missile and Rocket Artillery System, which is still among the best in the world today.
We express our condolences to his family, friends and colleagues who shared significant moments with him during his time with us.
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In relation to the report published this Wednesday, 12/13/23, on the Caiafa Master YouTube Channel, entitled “VLM Rocket is now Akaer’s! Avibras Aerospace and Defence is out and the companies Akaer and Cenic are in”, Avibras clarifies that the information is not valid. The Microsatellite Launch Vehicle (VLM) project is developed by the Institute of Aeronautics and Space (IAE), an organization of the Department of Aerospace Science and Technology (DCTA) in partnership with Avibras and does not involve other companies and Finep.
Avibras remains IAE's partner in this important project, which aims to launch microsatellites into low equatorial and atmospheric re-entry orbits with three stages.
The company is the only manufacturer of the S50 engine, designed with national and innovative technology, incorporating carbon fibre in the motor case, a unique combination of lightness and efficiency, highlighting a technological leap for the Brazilian Space Program (PEB). This engine represents a decisive step towards the completion of the VLM.
Recently, Avibras successfully loaded the S50 engine, which involved the work, dedication and competence of a multidisciplinary team from the company.
It is important to highlight that the successful development of the S50 engine not only validates a project that is completely national, but also boosts the development of suborbital rockets and microsatellite launchers. The VLM represents a technological achievement, positions Brazil as an active participant in the global nano and microsatellite launch market and contributes to growth and innovation in the space sector, and Avibras, as an aerospace company and pioneer in the Brazilian Space Program, is part of this achievement.
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On November 21, Avibras installation in Jacareí was visited by the Support Centre for Defence Logistic Systems (CASLODE), an entity of the Ministry of Defence, with the goal of re-evaluating the company as a Cataloguing Unit (UniCat). The delegation of military personnel composed of Commander of Sea and War (CMG) Alessandrer de Paiva Nunes, Corvette Captain (CC) Wellington Galdino Alves de Oliveira and the 2nd Sergeant Jessiane Araújo, observed on site Avibras’ excellence in providing cataloguing services, which will result in its recertification as a cutting-edge UniCat before the Brazilian Defence Industrial Base (BID).
The military highlighted that the company's cataloguing processes are organized and structured, making Avibras a reference in this segment in Brazil and around the world.
Avibras is the first private industry in Brazil to have the right to act as a UniCat together with the Ministry of Defence, reinforcing its pioneering spirit and expertise in this area. UniCats are entities authorized to provide cataloguing services for supply items used by the Armed Forces or of interest to them.
Since 2016 Avibras has been carrying out and commercializing cataloguing services, which consist of collecting technical data to establish the identification of items and their ordering in the form of a North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) catalogue, bringing international visibility to the products and prominence in the export scenario, in addition to economic and operational benefits in the logistics area.
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In October, Avibras signed a contract with the Brazilian Army (EB) to supply a batch of 70mm Skyfire rockets, reaffirming the solid partnership with the institution.
The SKYFIRE is part of the broad portfolio of high-value-added products developed by Avibras, allowing two distinct applications, one as axial armament for aircraft (air-surface) and the other as an area saturation system (surface-surface).
Considered of high-performance, they can be used in a wide range of aircraft, from helicopters to high-performance jets. They consist of 70 mm calibre rockets for various applications and their airborne multiple launchers.
The rockets use composite solid propellant, they are provided with stabilizing fins and have a variety of warheads. Each rocket consists of a rocket motor and a warhead with fuze. The available rocket motor is the SKYFIRE: AV-SF 70 M9. The warheads available have specific effects such as anti-tank, anti-personnel and anti-materiel, flechette, anti-runway, and for exercise an inert warhead and a signalling warhead are available, each with an appropriate fuze. For Surface-to-Surface use, the SKYFIRE system is used as a saturation artillery rocket, with a range of up to 12 km, and can be fired from a towable launcher that can also be transported by helicopter. The launcher can also be mounted on a 4x4 vehicle. A derivative of the SKYFIRE rocket is also used as training ammunition (subcalibre) of the ASTROS System (Missile and Rocket Artillery System).
The rocket motor, warheads and multiple launchers of the SKYFIRE-70 System are already certified by the Aerospace Product Certification Division of the IFI (Institute for Industrial Development and Coordination) / DCTA (Department of Aerospace Science and Technology of the Brazilian Air Force) and operate in several aircraft around the world, including Embraer's Super Tucano. In addition to being used by the Brazilian Army Aviation, SKYFIRE-70 rockets and launchers are also exported to several countries in Africa and Asia, being proven in combat.
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The ASTROS - Rocket and Missile Artillery System, designed and developed by Avibras, was featured at the 20th National Science and Technology Week, held from October 16-22 at the Ulysses Guimarães Convention Centre in Brasília.
In addition to the ASTROS vehicle, other equipment from the Brazilian Army, such as communications materials, geoinformation technologies and other armoured vehicles. The aim was to present the projects and programmes developed by the Army in the area of Science and Technology, making the subject accessible to the population.
This year's theme was "Basic sciences for sustainable development". Created in 2004, the National Science and Technology Week aims to mobilise the population, especially children and young people, around science and technology activities. The event takes place in schools, universities, museums, science and technology institutions, research centres, parks and botanical gardens in various cities across the country, under the coordination of the Ministry of Science and Technology and Innovation.
Source: Brazilian Army
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On October 11, Avibras took part in the XI ASTROS System Workshop held by the 6th Missile and Rocket Group (GMF) in Formosa, Goiás. Senior engineer Fernando Arantes, Systems Engineering Manager, presented the company's capabilities and products for guided rockets, as well as navigation, guidance and command and control systems for this type of munition.
The workshop was organized by the General Staff of the Brazilian Army (EB), through its Project Office, with the aim of discussing and proposing solutions to topics of interest to the Army's Missile and Rocket Artillery.
Conceived and developed by Avibras, the ASTROS System contributes to the evolution and consolidation of the Missile and Rocket Artillery, representing a technological leap in capacity, efficiency and effectiveness in fire support for the Ground Force. It also reinforces the Army's contribution to achieving the strategic objective of Extraregional Deterrence, as well as creating and maintaining highly specialized jobs, generating income and bringing in foreign currency for Brazil through exports to friendly countries.
Photos: Brazilian Army
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