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Brazil Plans to Acquire Indian BrahMos NG Missile: Long-Range Missile Will Be Equipped on Riachuelo Submarines and Gripen Fighters for National Defense.
Brazil is about to take a strategic step toward its national defense, by considering the powerful BrahMos NG missile, with an impressive range of 800 km, to equip the advanced Gripen fighters of the Air Force and the Riachuelo submarines of the Navy. This partnership with India not only strengthens military cooperation between the two giants of the Southern Hemisphere but also places Brazil on the map of major powers that dominate cutting-edge military technology with the long-range missile.
Understanding the Partnership Between Brazil and India for the BrahMos NG Missile
On the last 21st, Indian media reported that President Lula, in his discussions with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the G20 summit in Rio, expressed the desire to enhance bilateral cooperation in strategic sectors such as defense, space technology, and aerospace. During the meeting, the two leaders explored ways to deepen defense ties between the countries.
Prime Minister Modi stated that a review of the entire range of bilateral ties between their nations was conducted and reaffirmed his commitment to improving cooperation in sectors such as defense, biofuels, agriculture, and more.
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An American nuclear submarine fired a single torpedo at an Iranian frigate in the Indian Ocean and sent it to the bottom — it’s the first time the United States has done this since the end of World War II, in 1945.
Furthermore, according to the report, President Lula highlighted Brazil’s interest in strengthening defense partnerships and space initiatives. He declared that he seeks to enhance his defense cooperation as well as his space initiatives.
In addition to the BrahMos NG missile for the Riachuelo submarines and Gripen fighters, India and Brazil have a long history of cooperation in space technology. A notable example is the launch of Amazonia-1, Brazil’s first entirely Brazilian Earth observation satellite, in 2021.
Brazil Plans to Equip Riachuelo Submarines with Long-Range Missile
This project received support from the Indian space agency ISRO and contributes to monitoring deforestation in the Amazon using advanced technology. Indian Ambassador Suresh Reddy highlighted that the space partnership is a shining example of South-South cooperation, emphasizing the importance of this collaboration to address global environmental challenges.
In the defense arena, the Indian report confirmed India’s interest in the Brazilian KC-390 cargo plane, in addition to reinforcing that Brazil is evaluating the Indian Tejas fighters and Akash air defense missiles. However, another point drew attention: Brazil is interested in the BrahMos NG missile, an Indian anti-ship cruise missile that has a range of up to 800 km and the capability to be deployed against ground targets.
The long-range missile can be launched from various platforms, including land systems, aircraft, and warships. A senior official from Brazil’s Ministry of Defense reportedly stated during the G20 that, for Brazil, the BrahMos NG missile could be a suitable choice for the Gripen aircraft and Riachuelo submarines.
What Is the BrahMos NG Missile from India?
Developed through an Indo-Russian joint venture, the long-range missile is considered one of the most modern and longest-range cruise missiles in the world.
The Gripen fighters used by the Brazilian Air Force are seen as an ideal platform for launching the BrahMos NG missile, especially due to their lighter weight and size compared to the first-generation version of the long-range missile.
Additionally, the Indian site Financial Express pointed out that the Brazilian Navy is evaluating the BrahMos NG to equip its future nuclear Riachuelo submarines, as well as Scorpene-class submarines. This is happening because the BrahMos NG missile is already being adapted for launch from submarines, including Scorpene-class submarines used by both India and Brazil.
Putz, gigantes do hemisfério sul!? A Índia está no hemisfério Norte
Índia no hemisfério sul? Essa foi barra…
O Brasil, devera fazer a tarefa de casa, fabricando a seu arsenal atômico veja a Coreia do Norte, o respeito do império das **** . Ou o Brasil toma uma atitude bélica nuclear ou fica como o bom vizinho coitado.