In a layered defense system like the one the Army plans to implement, the Igla-S, along with the RBS-70, are considerably satisfactory for short-range defense. The gap in the second line of medium/long-range defense is already being solved with the EMADS system.

The short-range man-portable air-defense system (MANPADS) 9K338 Igla-S is the first line of air defense for the Brazilian Army 🇧🇷 It is infrared-guided and can be used in conjunction with the SABER M60 radar. It is a fire-and-forget type system with a range of up to 6km or 3,500m

Brazilian Army units, including the 52nd Jungle Infantry Battalion (52° BIS) have been standardized with the following equipment: High-Cut Fast Helmet 🇧🇷 PVS-14 NVG 🇺🇸 Plate carrier WTC M7 🇧🇷 Imbel IA2 5.56 Assault Rifle 🇧🇷 Newcon Optik HDS 3AA Sight 🇨🇦 Beretta M9 9mm Pistol 🇧🇷🇮🇹

The Daniel Defense DD5 V4 has become the standard rifle for designated marksmen in the Brazilian Army conventional troops. They are standardized with the Elcan Specter 1.5-6x sight and noise suppressors. In the image, a marksman from the 52nd Jungle Infantry Battalion (52° BIS)🇧🇷

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Military from the 52nd Jungle Infantry Battalion (52° BIS) of the Brazilian Army 🇧🇷 alongside an HM-1A Pantera (Helibras AS365 K2) from the Army Aviation Detachment (DstAvEx) They are equipped with the Imbel IA2 assault rifle, Daniel Defense DD5 V4 sniper rifle and PVS-14 nvg.

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Amazon Rescue "Harpia" Squadron (7°/8° GAV) of the Brazilian Air Force 🇧🇷 Based in Manaus (AM), responsible for covering and securing the Amazon region through its UH-60L Black Hawk helicopters and its specialized operators.

Rescue men of the 3rd/8th Aviation Group - "Puma" Squadron (3°/8° GAV) of the Brazilian Air Force 🇧🇷 In the background, one of their H-36 Caracal (Helibras H225M) equipped with a refueling probe and machine guns FN MAG 7,62mm. They are based at Santa Cruz Air Base - BASC (RJ).

Rescue team from the 5th/8th Aviation Group (5°/8° GAV) "Pantera" Squadron of the Brazilian Air Force 🇧🇷 Equipped with UH-60L Black Hawk helicopter armed with gatling guns M134 Minigun 7,62mm.

Na imagem um conhecido da pagina, 1° Sgt Pedro Benevides que além do curso SAR/CSAR do PARASAR é também detentor do curso PUNHAL. Ele integra o time de resgate do 3°/8° GAV - Esquadrão Puma, na Base Aérea de Santa Cruz

Resgateiros (Rescue mens) são militares formados pelo PARASAR para integrar as equipes de resgate dos esquadrões de asas rotativas da FAB 🇧🇷. Capacitados em busca e resgate (SAR), resgate em combate (CSAR), APH em combate (TC3), CASEVAC, e em Infiltração e exfiltração.

PARACOMANDOS ou COMANDOS DA FORÇA AÉREA 🇧🇷 são militares integrantes do PARASAR (EAS) capacitados em operações especiais, são os responsáveis por ações diretas (ações de comandos), reconhecimento especial, contraterrorismo e guiamento aéreo avançado. Formados pelo curso CCFA

PARASAR courses O Esquadrão Aeroterrestre de Salvamento (EAS) ou PARASAR tem por finalidade formar e instruir militares das equipes de resgate da Força Aérea Brasileira e a realização de missões de Operações Especiais. Abriga 7 tipos de cursos dentre eles os de PARACOMANDOS.

Hunter (Sniper) from the Tonelero Battalion (COMANF) 🇧🇷 positioned with his 7.62 mm PGM Ultima Ratio precision rifle during event security at the COP30 climate conference in Belém (PA).

COMANF and GRUMEC together in an anti-terrorism simulation.

COMANF and GRUMEC of the Brazilian Navy, with the support of Squadron HU-41 (HIPOGRIFO) through its UH-15 Super Cougar, carried out a simulation of the retaking and rescue of the transatlantic ship in Belém (PA) as preparation for the security of the COP30 climate conference.

Brazilian Navy combat divers (GRUMEC) deployed aboard the multi-purpose helicopter carrier NAM Atlântico (A140) in Belém (PA) to ensure security during the climate conference - COP30.

Brazilian Air Force Commandos (PARACOMANDOS) during a reactive counterterrorism exercise in a shopping mall in preparation for security at the COP30 climate conference in Belém (PA)

Special Wheeled Armored Vehicle (VtrBldEspSR) 8x8 GDELS PIRANHA IIIC in the Personnel Transport (TP) and ambulance (UTI) versions, in use by the Brazilian Navy's Marine Corps (CFN) in Operation Atlas 2025. 🇧🇷