Indian EMB 145 AEW&S Aircraft Embraer Defense and the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) signed a contract to modernize five EMB 145 AEW...
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Embraer Defense and the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) signed a contract to modernize five EMB 145 AEW&C (Airborne Early Warning and Control) jets, designated E-99 in the FAB.
The contract, valued at approximately USD 215 million, provides for the updating of electronic warfare systems, command and control systems, electronic countermeasures and air surveillance radar.
Atech, a Embraer Defense and Security company, participates in the development of the command and control system. The contract also comprises six mission planning and analysis stations that will be employed in the training and improvement of crews.
Built on the platform of the successful ERJ 145 regional jet, with more than 1,100 units delivered and 19 million flight hours, the E-99 operated by FAB is able to detect, track and identify targets in their patrol area and transmit this information to allied forces.
The aircraft can perform airspace management, fighter positioning and interception control, signals intelligence and surveillance missions. It will also be used to provide security for major sporting events that will take place in Brazil in the coming years.
