Victor Barreira

The first new Brazilian frigate is shown here. The third frigate was recently launched. (Victor Barreira) The third Tamandaré-class multi-purpose light frigate F Cunha Moreira (F202) was launched and christened on 26 June, The 107.20 m-long combat ship, displacing 3.455 tonnes, is scheduled to be loaded out in July to undergo final fittings and sea trials between July 2026 and 2028, the General Directorate of Navy Materiel told Janes . The ship is scheduled to be commissioned in 2028.

The RBS 70 and Igla-S systems form the backbone of the Brazilian Army's GBAD capability (Victor Manuel Saraiva Barreira) The US Department of State has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to Brazil covering 100 FIM-92K Stinger Block I missiles, with RTX Corporation and Lockheed Martin named as principal contractors.

A scale model of the LUS-222 tactical transport aircraft that Portugal is developing for national and export requirements. (Victor Barreira) Portugal is advancing development of the LUS-222 tactical transport aircraft, with the critical design review (CDR) expected shortly. Speaking to Janes on 28 May 2026, Brand Manager at the Centre of Engineering and Product Development (CeiiA), Rui Pedro Sousa, said that this milestone should happen before the end of 2026.