Pedro Pligher
Pedro Pligher is a Latin America correspondent for Defense News. He has reported on politics, economics and the Brazilian small arms industry.
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Australia’s DefendTex in talks to buy Brazil’s missile-maker Avibras
Despite a reported debt, Avibras is still actively competing for contracts on the international stage.
Brazilian bank backtracks on move to stop financing defense industry
The government said the latest decision reinforces the importance of structured financial policies.
Major Brazilian bank ceases financing for local defense industry
"Without this, it’s impossible to close contracts. The effect of this measure can be catastrophic."
Czech ammo maker Colt CZ to buy Brazilian-owned competitor
Colt CZ is expected to finalize the deal in the first half of 2024.
South Korea picks Embraer’s C-390 for military transport aircraft
South Korea now joins Portugal, Hungary, the Netherlands, Austria and the Czech Republic in selecting the plane.
Brazilian firm Mac Jee unveils exploding drone, with demo in months
A demonstration of the drone is scheduled for next year during the World Defense Show in Saudi Arabia.
UAE’s Edge Group acquires stake in Brazilian missile maker SIATT
SIATT has been a partner in the Brazilian government’s MANSUP program, which seeks an anti-ship missile with guidance, control and telemetry systems.
Brazil’s Avibras partners with Spanish firm for artillery competition
Spain wants to spend nearly $750 million to acquire mobile multiple rocket launchers.
