Corroborated test 2026-10-07
Embraer and Saab flew the first Gripen E built outside Sweden at the Gavião Peixoto plant in São Paulo state. The aircraft is the first of 15 to be assembled in Brazil under the Brazilian Air Force's F-39E programme. It marks technology transfer from Linköping to Latin America.
Why it matters: Saab has turned industrial offsets into genuine dual-site production — rare in fighter deals, and a model other primes will study as export competition sharpens.
Single source contract 2026-09-01
Leonardo, through the CIO Consortium (IDV – OTO Melara), signed an initial serial production contract on September 1 with the Brazilian Army for the Centauro II 8×8 wheeled armoured vehicle. The deal follows an earlier prototype and evaluation phase. No quantities or contract value were disclosed.
Single source procurement notice 2026-08-28
HMS Bulwark, one of the Royal Navy's two Albion-class amphibious assault ships, will transfer to the Brazilian Navy, the UK Ministry of Defence announced. The transfer marks Britain's shift toward a future amphibious ship design as the Royal Navy retires legacy platforms.
Why it matters: The Royal Navy is exiting heavy amphibious lift without a funded replacement — this is a force-structure retreat dressed as alliance-building with Brazil.