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Le Brésil construira 6 frégates FREMM et 4 sous-marins Scorpène

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Le quotidien brésilien Correio Braziliense a annoncé jeudi que le Brésil devrait construit un total de 6 frégates multi-missions FREMM, un projet commun franco-italien à la furtivité élevée, et un total de 4 sous-marins Scorpène (rebaptisé Marlin par les français, puisque les espagnols ne font pas partie de ce projet). Ce contrat ferait partie d’un grand "paquet" que le gouvernement brésilien devrait annoncer le 9 septembre.


L’annonce du Plan Stratégique de Défense devait être effectuée le 7 septembre, mais le gouvernement a préféré la retarder de quelques jours à cause de problèmes d’agenda pour certaines réunions préliminaires avec le président Lula.

En décembre prochain, le président français Nicolas Sarkozy devrait venir au Brésil pour signer les contrats de construction de 6 frégates FREMM et de 4 sous-marins Scorpène. La construction sera effectuée à l’Arsenal de Marinha do Rio de Janeiro (AMRJ), qui devra être entièrement modernisé pour pouvoir effectuer des travaaux de grande envergure. Construites sur place, les 6 FREMM ne couteront au Brésil que 3 milliards $ (2,1 milliards €). Construites en France, elles auraient couté plus de 4 milliards $ (2,8 milliards €).

La marine nationale et la marine italienne développent conjointement le programme FREMM et devraient recevoir un total de 27 frégates, 17 pour la France, 10 pour l’Italie.

Pour l’instant, seules 8 unités ont été commandées par la France, 6 en version ASM, 2 en version lutte contre la terre. Le contrat est évalué à 3,5 milliards €, avec des livraisons entre 2011 et 2015. L’Italie devrait recevoir 10 frégates, 6 ASM et 4 multi-missions.

FREMM signifie FRégate Européenne Multi-Missions.

C’est un navire multi-missions innovateur, conçu par DCNS et Fincantieri, pour effectuer des missions de lutte anti-aérienne, anti-sous-marine et anti-navires. Il peut effectuer des attaques loin à l’intérieur des terres avec ses missiles de croisière Scalp Naval, lancés depuis des lanceurs verticaux.

http://www.corlobe.tk/article10239.html

une photo récente du BNS São Paulo ( A-12 ) prise à Rio le 07-01-13

R-35A


R-99A


P-3AM

BNS Apa ( P-121 ) ... 2°OPV ex Trinidad&Tobago, acheté par les brésiliens chez BAe
Photos prises par Neil Watkin aujourd'hui à Portsmouth

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F5-E Tiger II

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Brazil moves ahead on Russia missile talks, in part for Olympic protection.
BRASILIA, Brazil - Brazil says it is entering talks to buy Russian anti-aircraft defence systems, in part to provide security during the 2016 Olympic Games.
Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff on Wednesday hosted Russian Prime Minister Dimitri Medvedev. They talked about trade, education and military ties.
A Brazilian Defence Ministry statement said it has received the "green light" to move ahead with an arms deal.
Brazil wants to buy three batteries of medium level Pantsir-S1 missiles and two batteries of Igla missiles. Officials would not estimate a price tag for the deal.
Gen. Jose Carlos De Nardi is the head of the joint chiefs of staff. He says Brazil hopes to have the defence systems in place before the Olympics.

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La Marinha en 1980


La Marinha en 2012

14-02-13 Seville

un nouveau P-3AM Orion

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Saab has received order from Brazilian Embraer Defense and Security on upgrade of the Erieye AEW&C



28 February 2013, in Press Release
Defence and security company Saab has received order from Brazilian Embraer Defense and Security on upgrade of the Erieye AEW&C Mission System. The total order amounts to 380 MSEK.
The contract is for the delivery of an upgrade of the existing Erieye AEW&C (Airborne Early Warning and Control) systems, as part of the modernization programme for the Embraer 145 AEW&C, named E-99 in the Brazilian Air Force. The E-99 is important within the Brazilian Air Force in the control of airspace and border surveillance and the upgrade will bring a substantial increased operational capability.
"Saab's Erieye AEW&C Mission system provides excellent surveillance capabilities and control over air and sea targets. We are very proud to supply these systems toBrazilwhere it plays an important role in national security,” says Micael Johansson, head of Saab’s business area Electronic Defence Systems.
The upgrade of the Erieye AEW&C Mission System will be delivered from 2014 until 2017.
Saab’s Erieye AEW&C Mission System has been well received on the market. The first system forBrazilon the Embraer 145 became operational 2002. Erieye is also in operations on Embraer 145 inMexicoandGreece. The very first Erieye system was delivered in 1997 for aircraft model 340 for the Swedish Air Force. Customers of the Saab 340 system also includeThailandand the United Arab Emirate. Saab is also delivering Erieye toPakistan, installed on the Saab 2000 aircraft.
Saab serves the global market with world-leading products, services and solutions ranging from military defence to civil security. Saab has operations and employees on all continents and constantly develops, adopts and improves new technology to meet customers’ changing needs.
For further information, please contact:
Saab Press Centre, +46 (0)734 180 018

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Brazil opens naval shipyard to build conventional submarines and eventually
a nuclear powered one



Brazil advanced toward its target of joining the small club of nations that
have nuclear-powered submarines with the opening of a naval shipyard
installation that will build French-designed submarines.
President Dilma Rousseff inaugurated the factory that will make metal hull
structures for four conventional diesel-electric Scorpene attack submarines and
eventually a fifth submarine powered by a nuclear reactor developed entirely by
Brazil.

She said Brazil, which is Latin America’s largest economy was a peaceful
country but a defence industry was needed to deter and prevent violent
conflict.

“This facility allows our country to affirm itself on the world stage and,
above all, develop in an independent sovereign way,” Rousseff said.

The submarines will be made by French shipbuilder DCNS in a joint venture
with Brazil’s Odebrecht at the Brazilian Navy base on Sepetiba Bay south of Rio
de Janeiro.

The 7.8 billion Reais (3.95bn dollars) program will turn out the first
conventional submarine in 2015 and the nuclear-powered submarine will be
commissioned in 2023 and enter operation in 2025, the Brazilian Navy said in a
statement.

en.mercopress.com

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Brazilian Navy

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Modernization: FAB Receives Last Modernized F-5EM of the First Batch


(Source: Brazilian air force; issued March 7, 2013)


(Issued in Portuguese only; unofficial translation by defense-aerospace.com)



The final aircraft of the first batch of Brazilian Air Force F-5 fighters modernized by Embraer landed today at Santa Cruz AFB in Rio de Janeiro.

In all, 46 aircraft will be upgraded with new electronic systems, a multimode radar and ability to use the most modern weapons, among other improvements.

The F-5E is used by fighter squadrons based in Rio de Janeiro (RJ), Manaus (AM) and Canoas (RS).

The contract for the modernization of a second batch of eleven aircraft has already been signed.

http://www.defense-aerospace.com/articles-view/release/3/143269/embraer-delivers-first-batch-of-upgraded-f_5ems.html

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New Brazilian Navy Ship Departs UK On 10,000 Mile Voyage


(Source: BAE Systems; issued March 11, 2013)



The latest addition to the Brazilian Navy’s fleet departed the UK in the snow today for her new home in Rio de Janeiro where she will strengthen Brazil’s maritime security.

APA is the second of three Amazonas Class Ocean Patrol Vessels being delivered to the Brazilian Navy by BAE Systems. Her sister ship, AMAZONAS, completed the crossing last year, while the final ship, ARAGUARI, will be handed over in June.

BAE Systems employees and the Brazilian Navy support team, who are working in partnership to deliver the class of ships, gathered on the dockside at HM Naval Base Portsmouth where she departed.

Her journey of more than 10,000 miles will include diplomatic stops along the West coast of Europe and Africa before crossing the South Atlantic to reach her new home in May.

Nigel Stewart, Commercial Director of BAE Systems Maritime, said: “We’re very proud to watch APA sail off and begin her important role in providing maritime security, search and rescue, and humanitarian relief. This highly capable and versatile ship performed extremely well during training with the Brazilian Navy, which is a great credit to all those who designed, built and delivered her.

“APA’s crew may have departed, but our partnership with the Brazilian Navy continues to grow, as we look forward to welcoming the crew of the next Ocean Patrol Vessel, ARAGUARI.”

APA’s 81 crew members completed Flag Officer Sea Training (FOST) around the UK coast last week with the Royal Navy and support from BAE Systems. Their rigorous training schedule included simulations of operations that the ship is designed to undertake, including search and rescue, humanitarian relief, anti-piracy and boarding operations to tackle maritime violations such as trafficking.

Beyond training, the Brazilian Navy crew learnt about life in the UK while living on HM Naval Base Portsmouth, which included English breakfasts and most experiencing their very first snowfall.

The ship's Commanding Officer, Capitão-de-Fragata Marcelo Considera, said: "Receiving a new ship is a great challenge, which involves many people working in partnership. I believe all of us – BAE Systems, Brazilian Navy, VTFlagship and FOST – worked very well together. The ship and her crew were tested in high intensity training and we are very confident that we possess the ability to fulfill the missions we are assigned, which fills us with enormous pride.”

The £133 million contract for the supply of the three Ocean Patrol Vessels and ancillary support services also includes a manufacturing licence to enable further vessels of the same class to be constructed in Brazil, helping to support the country’s naval re-equipment programme and strengthen its maritime industrial capability.

The 90 metre Amazonas Class ships are based on the design of the Royal Navy’s River Class Offshore Patrol Vessels and are ideal for providing maritime security in Brazil’s territorial waters, including the protection of the country’s oil and gas platforms.

The ships are equipped with a 30mm cannon and two 25mm guns, as well as two rigid inflatable boats and a helicopter flight deck. The ship contains additional accommodation for 50, designed for use by a boarding party of troops or passengers such as evacuees.

APA and ARAGUARI were constructed at BAE Systems’ Scotstoun shipyard and completed in Portsmouth, while AMAZONAS was constructed in Portsmouth.

http://www.defense-aerospace.com/articles-view/release/3/143337/bae-delivers-second-amazonas-opv-to-brazil.html

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New Brazilian Navy Ship Departs UK On 10,000 Mile Voyage


(Source: BAE Systems; issued March 11, 2013)



The latest addition to the Brazilian Navy’s fleet departed the UK in the snow today for her new home in Rio de Janeiro where she will strengthen Brazil’s maritime security.

APA is the second of three Amazonas Class Ocean Patrol Vessels being delivered to the Brazilian Navy by BAE Systems. Her sister ship, AMAZONAS, completed the crossing last year, while the final ship, ARAGUARI, will be handed over in June.

BAE Systems employees and the Brazilian Navy support team, who are working in partnership to deliver the class of ships, gathered on the dockside at HM Naval Base Portsmouth where she departed.

Her journey of more than 10,000 miles will include diplomatic stops along the West coast of Europe and Africa before crossing the South Atlantic to reach her new home in May.

Nigel Stewart, Commercial Director of BAE Systems Maritime, said: “We’re very proud to watch APA sail off and begin her important role in providing maritime security, search and rescue, and humanitarian relief. This highly capable and versatile ship performed extremely well during training with the Brazilian Navy, which is a great credit to all those who designed, built and delivered her.

“APA’s crew may have departed, but our partnership with the Brazilian Navy continues to grow, as we look forward to welcoming the crew of the next Ocean Patrol Vessel, ARAGUARI.”

APA’s 81 crew members completed Flag Officer Sea Training (FOST) around the UK coast last week with the Royal Navy and support from BAE Systems. Their rigorous training schedule included simulations of operations that the ship is designed to undertake, including search and rescue, humanitarian relief, anti-piracy and boarding operations to tackle maritime violations such as trafficking.

Beyond training, the Brazilian Navy crew learnt about life in the UK while living on HM Naval Base Portsmouth, which included English breakfasts and most experiencing their very first snowfall.

The ship's Commanding Officer, Capitão-de-Fragata Marcelo Considera, said: "Receiving a new ship is a great challenge, which involves many people working in partnership. I believe all of us – BAE Systems, Brazilian Navy, VTFlagship and FOST – worked very well together. The ship and her crew were tested in high intensity training and we are very confident that we possess the ability to fulfill the missions we are assigned, which fills us with enormous pride.”

The £133 million contract for the supply of the three Ocean Patrol Vessels and ancillary support services also includes a manufacturing licence to enable further vessels of the same class to be constructed in Brazil, helping to support the country’s naval re-equipment programme and strengthen its maritime industrial capability.

The 90 metre Amazonas Class ships are based on the design of the Royal Navy’s River Class Offshore Patrol Vessels and are ideal for providing maritime security in Brazil’s territorial waters, including the protection of the country’s oil and gas platforms.

The ships are equipped with a 30mm cannon and two 25mm guns, as well as two rigid inflatable boats and a helicopter flight deck. The ship contains additional accommodation for 50, designed for use by a boarding party of troops or passengers such as evacuees.

APA and ARAGUARI were constructed at BAE Systems’ Scotstoun shipyard and completed in Portsmouth, while AMAZONAS was constructed in Portsmouth.

http://www.defense-aerospace.com/articles-view/release/3/143337/bae-delivers-second-amazonas-opv-to-brazil.html

The latest addition to the Brazilian Navy’s fleet departed the UK in the snow. APA is the second of three Amazonas Class Ocean Patrol Vessels being delivered to the Brazilian Navy by BAE Systems
(Picture: BAE Systems)

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Spain and Brazil to strenghten defense collaboration with exchange of technology and equipment
Defense ministers of Brazil and Spain met here Tuesday, March 12, 2013, and voiced their readiness to strengthen the two countries' cooperation in defense. "It is important that Brazil and Spain maintain tight relations, because we have shared principles," said Brazil's Celso Amorim after the meeting with Pedro Morenes.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013, 10:24 AM

http://www.armyrecognition.com/march_2013_news_defence_army_military_industry_uk/index.php

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Official Note - FAB Closes Selection Process for Tankers


(Source: Brazilian air force; issued March 14, 2013)


(Issued in Portuguese only; unofficial translation by defense-aerospace.com)




BRASILIA --- The Air Force Command has completed the selection process of the two large aircraft which will replace the KC-137 operated by the 2nd Squadron of the 2nd Transportation Group (2 ° / 2 ° GT).

The winning proposal was made by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), which will convert two Boeing 767-300ER commercial aircraft into platforms capable of performing refueling, strategic troop and cargo transport, and aeromedical evacuation, according to the requirements formulated by the Brazilian Air Force.

The KC-X2 Project, as the replacement process of the aircraft was designated, was established by the Air Force General Staff (EMAER) in 2008 and conducted by the Program Coordinating Committee Combat Aircraft (COPAC), who sought the best solutions on the market, considering technical and operational requirements, logistics, industrial and commercial and technological compensation for the Brazilian state.

The former KC-137s were manufactured in the 1960s and incorporated into the FAB in 1986, and had been employed since then in various operational and humanitarian missions of great importance for the Brazilian Air Force and Brazil.



http://www.defense-aerospace.com/article-view/release/143456/iai-wins-brazilian-tanker-competition.html

à bord du SM Tapajo ( S-33 )

AH2 Sabre / Mi-35M

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Exclusive: Brazil likely won't have new jets for World Cup

(Reuters) - Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff has again delayed choosing a provider for 36 new Air Force jets, meaning the country likely won't have any next-generation fighters available for security when it hosts the World Cup soccer tournament next year.

The Air Force sent embassies representing the three companies that are finalists for the $4 billion-plus deal a letter this week requesting they renew their applications, which formally expire on March 30.

The request extends the tender period by up to another six months, the Air Force said in an statement emailed to Reuters on Friday. The finalists are Boeing Co.'s F/A-18 Super Hornet, Dassault Aviation SA's Rafale, and Saab AB's Gripen.

The extension effectively ended the companies' hopes that Rousseff might announce her decision this month. The companies may now need to recalculate critical pieces of their offer, such as price.

Rousseff has been hesitant to make a decision on the jets, citing concerns over the hefty price tag at a time when Brazil's economy is stuck in a two-year slump.

The tender, one of the biggest such defense contracts in the emerging-market world and a critical piece of Brazil's strategic alliances for years to come, has been postponed by three different Brazilian governments over the past decade.

However, this latest delay could pose new problems.

Sources with knowledge of the tender process told Reuters that, because of the time needed to negotiate a deal and then manufacture the jets, it is now logistically impossible for new aircraft to be delivered before Brazil hosts the World Cup, starting in June 2014.

Meanwhile, the country's current fleet of Mirage fighters - which the new jets are meant to replace - is so old that the Air Force planned to ground them at the end of this year.

Asked about the delay on choosing the new jet, a defense ministry spokesperson said, "The matter is in the president's hands and she will decide at the appropriate time."

Whether Brazil actually needs the jets for security at the World Cup is a subject of debate.

Brazil has no real enemies, and has not been a target of terrorism in recent years. In 2010, then-Defense Minister Nelson Jobim dismissed any link between the procurement of the jets and the upcoming sporting event, declaring, "From what I know, planes don't play soccer."

However, at least one other recent World Cup host felt differently.

When South Africa hosted the tournament in 2010, Saab's Gripen jets were a fixture in the skies overhead, logging a total of 259 hours in patrols during the event, according to the company's official blog. Saab said the Cup was the South African Air Force's largest defense operation ever.

Brazil could delay the retirement of its Mirages or rely on its fleet of smaller, also aging F-5 jets for patrols during the Cup. One source said Brazil could also "rent" jets just for the tournament, although that could pose challenges for both equipment delivery and proper pilot training.

Rousseff has not indicated which option she favors, although Boeing appears to be the current frontrunner, thanks in part to efforts to deepen its strategic partnership with Brazilian aircraft maker Embraer SA.

Rousseff has said any purchase must lead to technology transfers and other long-term benefits for Brazilian companies. She has also repeatedly told visiting U.S. officials she believes the F-18 is technically the superior jet.

After the United States chose Embraer for a major defense contract on February 27, a senior Brazilian official told Reuters that was a "very good development" for Boeing's hopes in the jets deal.

(Editing by Doina Chiacu)

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Brazil announces $17 billion fund to drive defence and technology industries
By Guy Anderson
3/18/2013
Brazil has launched a USD16.7 billion scheme to drive development in high-tech industries including defence and space, with an emphasis on industries developing military command and control technologies; satellites; and space propulsion systems.

The Inova Empresa (Company Innovation) plan - launched by President Dilma Rousseff on 14 March - includes a combination of state venture capital and subsidised loans.

The fund comprises USD609 million in economic subsidies for businesses; USD2.1 billion to fund partnerships between companies and research bodies; USD1.1 billion for government equity stakes in technology companies; and USD10.6 billion for loans that will offered at rates of between 2.5% and 5%.

As well as defence and space industries, the fund will be available to corporations active in health; IT; and environmental sustainability sectors.

The fund is the latest in a series of high-profile measures by Brazil to drive the capabilities and competiveness of high-tech sectors such as defence.

In 2012 Brazil activated Law 12.598, which allowed eligible national defence companies to benefit from substantial tax breaks of up to five years and export credit guarantees. The benefits are only available to companies majority owned by Brazilian individuals or organisations.


http://www.janes.com/products/janes/defence-security-report.aspx?ID=1065977282&channel=defence

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Spain angling to sell Brazil frigates with or without US systems
By David Ing

3/19/2013

Spanish Defence Minister Pedro Morenés said on 12 March that if Washington were to block the sale of US-made systems used on F-100 class frigates, Spain would push ahead by offering alternative equipment in its attempt to win an order for the ships from Brazil.

Following his meeting with Brazilian counterpart Celso Amorim in Brasilia, the Spanish state news agency EFE reported the minister as saying the one obstacle that could emerge would be an objection by Washington.

The use of US-made systems on the original F-100 Alvaro de Bazán-class built for the Spanish Armada, principally Lockheed Martin's Aegis integrated combat system, had not yet been discussed with the United States, he said.

But in the "extreme case" of a ban occurring there would be no problem in incorporating other "similar and sufficiently competitive systems", Morenés added.

Spain's state-owned Navantia shipyards has presented one of seven initial offers to Brazil for a package of 11 warships, including the frigates, that is expected to be worth close to EUR4 billion (USD5.2 billion).

Morenés said the proposed contract is of "enormous interest" to Spain, even though most of the work is scheduled to involve the transfer of technology to Brazilian shipbuilders.

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Brazilian Air Force receives modernized C-95 aircraft

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Brazilian and Embraer Conclude Critical Design Review of the KC-390 Project

By Embraer on Wednesday, March 27th, 2013

The Brazilian Air Force (FAB) and Embraer Defense & Security have successfully concluded the Critical Design Review (CDR) of the KC-390 military transport aircraft. The contract event, which is one of the main landmarks of the program, took place at Embraer’s facilities in the Eugênio de Melo district of the city of São José dos Campos, from March 11 to 22.

During the CDR, the definitive aerodynamic and structural configurations, as well as the architecture and systems installations were confirmed, and meaning that the design is sufficiently mature to begin the detailed project and manufacture the prototypes of the aircraft.

“It was two intense weeks of presentations and discussions, and we were very happy with the solutions presented by Embraer,” said Engineer Colonel Sergio Carneiro, Manager of the FAB’s KC-X Project. “We came out of these discussions convinced that the building of the prototypes can begin.”

Participating in the closing of the CDR were members of the Brazilian Air Force High Command, with special mention of Air Force Lieutenant General Aprígio Eduardo de Moura Azevedo, Air Force Chief of Staff. The FAB delegation got a close look at the tools and models used in developing the KC-390, such as an engineering simulator and a life-size model of the cockpit.

“We have concluded an important stage of the KC-390 Program and, therefore, we gave an accounting to the FAB of the work done. We will now begin the production phase of the prototypes,” said Luiz Carlos Aguiar, President and CEO of Embraer Defense & Security.

“This is a great program landmark, and we are proud of the result of our efforts to demonstrate the maturity of the project to the FAB,” said Paulo Gastão Silva, Director of the KC-390 Program at Embraer. “We are certain that the KC-390 will be another big success of the proven combination of the well-defined FAB requirements and the solutions developed by Embraer to meet them.”

The manufacture of the first pieces of the prototype will soon begin and all of the activities of the project are focused on taking the first flight in the second half of 2014. The KC-390 is the largest airplane ever conceived and built by the Brazilian aeronautics industry and will establish a new standard for medium-sized military transport aircraft, in terms of performance and payload, as well as advance mission and flight systems.



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Russia Touts Possible Missile Deal with Brazil
MOSCOW, April 8 (RIA Novosti) – Russia and Brazil will discuss the possibility of the joint development of an advanced surface-to-air missile system, Parana, at the LAAD 2013 defense exhibition in Rio de Janeiro, Russian state-owned defense firm Rosoboronexport said on Monday.

Brazil is showing keen interest in Russian-made missile defense systems, a Rosoboronexport spokesman said, adding that negotiations were also underway concerning licensed manufacturing and “the possible joint development and production of new missile defense systems, for example, the advanced Parana surface-to-air missile system.”

No details about the Parana have yet been disclosed.

The LAAD 2013 International Defence and Security International Exhibition will run from April 9 through 12 in Rio de Janeiro. Rosoboronexport will showcase more than 200 models of Russian arms and military equipment for all branches of service there.

Russian helicopters and armored vehicles, in particular the Tigr (Tiger), as well as small arms and light weapons, are also expected to generate high interest at the exhibition, the spokesman said.