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Brazil

Brazil’s Military Role in Haiti

Posted on June 19, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
06/19/2012
Kenneth Maxwell looks at Brazil's role in Haiti.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged Brazil, Brazilian Military, Haiti

The Brazilian Minister of Defense: “We Are Going to Increase Our Resources for National Defense”

Posted on April 27, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
04/27/2012
Recently, Brazil became the 6th largest economy and economic growth provides means for enhancing defense capabilities.
Posted in HOME, In Briefs, Policy Dynamics | Tagged Brazil, Defense

Super Tucano, the US and the Global Fighter Market

Posted on April 13, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
04/13/2012
Francis Tusa looks at the evolution of the global fighter market in the wake of the US "decision" with regard to Super Tucano.
Posted in HOME, In Briefs, Policy Dynamics | Tagged Brazil, fighter market, india, super tucano

Brazil, India and the Global Fighter Market

Posted on April 6, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
04/06/2012
India’s downselect of the Rafale and the possible selection by Brazil of the same aircraft could have some game changing qualities.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged Brazil, combat aircraft, Dassault, Embraer, india, Rafale

The Plane Truth: Brazil and A Tale of Two Competitions

Posted on April 5, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
04/05/2012
The impact of the Van Buren choice and its ripple effects.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged Brazil, Dassault Rafale, F-18, Kenneth Maxwell, super tucano, USAF

The AT-6 Saga Continues

Posted on April 1, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
04/01/2012
"Not even a front-line fighter could meet the requirements" set by the USAF in the competition?
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged AT-6, Brazil, Hawker Beechcraft, super tucano

Brazil’s Fighter Decision: A Strategic Opportunity

Posted on March 28, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
03/28/2012
Does the Dog Ate my Homework make it as a strategic response to the evolving global arms market?
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged Brazil, Gripen, Kenneth Maxwell, Rafale, Super Hornet

DOD Missing Out of Another Market? Impact of the Super Tucano “Decision”

Posted on March 16, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
03/16/2012
“Not satisfied with the quality of the documentation supporting the award decision,” and losing Brazil: Great tradeoff, mates!
Posted in HOME, In Briefs, Policy Dynamics | Tagged Brazil, Embraer, super tucano
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