By VMSB    03/03/2014

    Saab Dynamics of Sweden has been awarded a contract to supply the Brazilian Army with RBS 70 very short range air defence system. Deliveries will run between 2014 and 2015. The weapon system will arm anti-aircraft artillery groups and the Coastal and anti-aircraft artillery school.

    The deal signed via the Brazilian Army Commission in Washington (CEBW) comprises the acquisition of RBS 70 man-portable launchers, Mk II missiles, simulators, night vision equipment, a test set, maintenance tools, spares, associated equipment, and training