Brazilian Navy looks to modernise light tanks, buy wheeled vehicles

By: Wording OD.

The Brazilian Navy is considering upgrades for its SK-105A2S Kürassier light tanks, and to purchase 4x4 and 6x6 armoured vehicles for its Marine Corps (CFN), a navy spokesperson told IHS Jane's .Projects to modernise the tanks and to obtain wheeled armoured vehicles are currently undergoing a study phase and a concept and budget feasibility analysis, the spokesperson said.

Brazilian Navy now fully equipped with MLRS

The ASTROS CFN 2020's launcher fires SS-30/40/60/80/09TS unguided rockets. The AV-TM 300 tactical missile and SS-40G guided rocket are to be added after they complete development.

By: Wording OD.

The Brazilian Navy's Marines Corps (CFN) has received the last vehicles to complete its battery of ASTROS CFN 2020 (Artillery SaTuration ROcket System) self-propelled multiple launch rocket system (MLRS), purchased from Avibras Indústria Aeroespacial.