Tag: LAAD 2011

Spurring Brazilian demand for defense and homeland security is attracting major global arms exporters, particularly the European companies that have suffered dramatic cuts in domestic orders, seeking export markets to improve their backlog. LAAD 2011 – Latin America Aerospace & Defense expo is the most important trade show for the defense and security industry in the region. Selected to become Media Partner for this important event, Defense-Update is launching this update to follow this bi-annual event, bringing the domestic Brazilian defense industry together with international companies seeking to develop their business in that region.

Homeland security is of primary concern for Brazil. Spanning over 8.5 million square kilometers this huge nation is bordering ten neighboring countries over 17,000...

Harris Corporation will supply Brazil’s armed forces Falcon III VHF and Falcon II man-portable HF tactical radios under a new contract worth $14 million awarded by the Federative Republic of Brazil.

Defense Update is introducing its latest online project - Airshow-Live, providing on-site coverage of major airshows and defense exhibitions and conferences. Airshow-Live will debut...

Brazil's ministry of Defense awarded Aeroeletronica (AEL) was a multi-year framework contract by worth up R$440 million Brazilian Reais (approximately $260 million), for the...