“There are excellent opportunities for a win-win collaboration involving a wide range of technologies.” — Donna Hrinak, president, Boeing Brazil 32 Frontiers April 2014 reconnaissance, as well as command and control capabilities. “Our engagements with defense and security customers within Brazil have evolved significantly in recent years and span the breadth of the Defense, Space & Security portfolio,” Valla said. “Brazil, for example, has some very specific needs in the areas of both physical security and cybersecurity. We’re also forming partnerships within Brazil that are creating new business opportunities.” In February, the unmanned aircraft ScanEagle performed demonstration flights for three days off the Brazilian Navy ship APA. Produced by Boeing subsidiary Insitu, ScanEagle is in competition to meet a Brazilian Navy requirement for an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to monitor the coast of Brazil. Under the nation’s Maritime Situational Awareness System competition, small UAVs will add a new level of surveillance for Brazilian ships. In 2012, Boeing and Embraer agreed to collaborate on new weapons integration for Embraer’s A-29 Super Tucano pilot training and light attack aircraft. Super Tucanos enhanced with advanced weapons systems open new opportunities for international sales. The two companies also are collaborating by sharing technical information and
Frontiers April 2014 Issue
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