First Gripen E Produced in Brazil Completes Maiden Flight
By Defence Circle/Images:SAAB The first Saab Gripen E fighter manufactured in Brazil has completed its maiden flight, marking a significant milestone in the country’s aerospace and defence industry and strengthening Brazil’s role in the global Gripen production programme. The aircraft took to the skies on 6 October 2026, departing from Embraer’s Gavião Peixoto aerodrome in […]
Exercise IBSAMAR IX 2026 Begins in Simon’s Town as India, Brazil and South Africa Strengthen Naval Cooperation
Exercise IBSAMAR IX 2026 has commenced in Simon’s Town, Western Cape, bringing together the navies of India, Brazil and South Africa for a multinational maritime exercise aimed at strengthening interoperability, professional cooperation and maritime security. Taking place from 8 to 21 October 2026 in the Simon’s Town and False Bay areas, the exercise is hosted […]