Background
Brazil’s armed forces include a land branch known as the Brazilian Army, or Exército Brasileiro. The force gives Brazil a permanent military organisation for land operations.
The Brazilian Army remains relevant wherever Brazil’s defence policy, territorial security or military capability is under scrutiny. Its place within the armed forces makes it a distinct institution rather than a temporary operational formation.
Common Questions
What drone battalion is the Brazilian Army creating?
A battalion for remotely piloted aircraft under the Army Aviation Command at Taubaté, fielding armed drones, according to Sociedade Militar.Source: Sociedade Militar
How much is Brazil spending on army drones in 2027?
The 2027 budget bill reserves 520 million Brazilian reais for the programme, according to Brazilian trade press.Source: Sociedade Militar
Where will Brazil's army drone battalion be based?
Under the Army Aviation Command at Taubaté, São Paulo state, according to Sociedade Militar.Source: Sociedade Militar
How the World Sees Them
Israel Defense Forces (Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir)
The battlefield is changing at a dizzying pace, and we are changing with it.
EHang (chairman and chief executive Huazhi Hu)
recent industry air incidents have prompted a more cautious regulatory stance in China
DroneShield
does not guarantee any orders and any amounts cannot be quantified
Pete Hegseth, US Secretary of War
a good start, but it's certainly not enough
Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA)
overcome the limitations of the existing fixed-wing-type divisional reconnaissance drone
Taiwan's Executive Yuan (Cabinet)
deep regret
Japan Ministry of Defense
the organisation that makes the most use of unmanned assets in the world
Direction Générale de l'Armement (Alexandre Lahousse)
la lettre de commandes est partie hier
Danish Ministry of Defence (Defence Minister Jeppe Bruus)
another step in establishing a proper drone shield