Avibras signed on monday, 23/11, in Brasilia, a Memorandum of Understanding with the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) formalizing the intention to develop a family of long-range cruise missiles. This project will have n the participation of FAB especially regarding the sharing of expertise. The objective of the agreement is to collaborate in the development of a reliable, efficient and technological product to meet the operational needs of the Air Force.

Avibras’ President, João Brasil, was welcomed by the Air Force  Commander, Lieutenant-Brigadier Antonio Carlos Moretti Bermudez.

João Brasil highlighted the long-term partnership with the Air Force, “It is the confirmation of a combined work that has began in 2004. Now we will, indeed, work in a project that will make a great difference to our country which makes us incredibly proud”.

According to Lieutenant-Brigadier Bermudez, FAB initial contribution in the Project will concern to the conceptual development phase. “It is a remarkable moment for the Air Force since this document gathers all that has been discussed and now we are taking the firsts steps towards the beginning of it”, he affirmed. 

The project – The MICLA-BR, as stablished in the Air Force Strategic Plan (PEMAER) is a national project to develop a long-range cruise missile with jet engine based propulsion to be launched from aerial platforms.

The knowledge acquired during the development of the MICLA will enable the design of a family of similar missiles for the various conflict scenarios set by the Brazilian Armed Forces using cutting-edge technology.

The benefits of this initiative go beyond the improvement of the nation defense capability; it will also contribute to the development of the Defense Industrial Base, creating jobs, technological evolution and the possibility of exporting high added-value technological products.

Source: Brazilian Air Force (FAB)