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List of modern equipment in service in the Brazilian Army.
Origin | Model | Caliber | Type | Image | Notes |
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Taurus PT92 | 9×19mm | Pistol |
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Standard issue pistol |
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Imbel GC | 9×19mm | Pistol |
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Standard issue. |
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Taurus TH9 [1] | 9×19mm | Pistol | Limited service. | |
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Taurus Mod. 21 | 10x22mm | Pistol | Used by SOF. [2] | |
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Glock 17 | 9×19mm | Pistol |
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Used by SOF. |
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Glock 21 | 11.43×23mm | Pistol |
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Used by SOF. [3] |
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Heckler & Koch USP | 9×19mm | Pistol |
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Used by SOF. |
Origin | Model | Caliber | Type | Image | Notes |
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Taurus SMT-9 | 9×19mm | Submachine gun | Used by SOF and paratroopers. | |
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Beretta M12 | 9×19mm | Submachine gun |
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Standard issue known as MT-12. |
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MP5SD6 [4] | 9×19mm | Submachine gun |
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Used by SOF. |
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IMI Uzi [4] | 9×19mm | Submachine gun |
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Used by SOF. |
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IMI Micro Uzi [4] | 9×19mm | Submachine gun |
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Used by SOF. |
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Heckler & Koch UMP | 9×19mm (used by SOF) | Submachine gun |
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Origin | Model | Caliber | Type | Image | Notes |
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ParaFAL | 7.62×51mm | Battle rifle |
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Being replaced by IMBEL IA2. |
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IMBEL MD97 | 5.56×45mm | Assault rifle |
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Being replaced by IMBEL IA2. |
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IMBEL IA2 | 7.62×51mm and 5.56×45mm | Assault rifle |
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Standard issue. |
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Taurus T4 | 5.56×45mm | Carbine |
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Limited role [1] |
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Mosquefal M968 | 7.62×51mm | Training rifle |
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Training and parade rifle. |
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M964 FAL | 7.62×51mm | Battle rifle |
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Being replaced by IMBEL IA2. |
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M16A2 [5] | 5.56×45mm | Assault rifle |
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Used by SOF. |
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HK416 | 5.56×45mm | Assault rifle |
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Used by SOF and Chemical Warfare Brigade. |
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Heckler & Koch G36C | 5.56×45mm | Carbine |
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Used by SOF and Border Brigade. |
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HK417 | 7.62×51mm | Battle Rifle |
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Used by SOF. [6] |
Origin | Model | Caliber | Type | Image |
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Pump CBC calibre | 12 gauge | Shotgun |
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Pump Military CBC 3.0 | 12 gaugue | shotgun |
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Benelli M4 | 12 gauge | Shotgun |
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Franchi SPAS-15 | 12 gauge (Used by SOF) [4] | Shotgun |
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Mossberg 500 Cruiser | 12 gauge (Used by SOF) [4] | Shotgun |
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Mossberg 590 | 12 gauge | Shotgun |
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Remington 870 | 12 gauge | Shotgun |
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Origin | Model | Caliber | Type | Image |
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FN MAG M971 | 7.62×51mm | Medium machine gun |
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M2 Browning machine gun | 12.7×99mm | Heavy machine gun |
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MG-3 | 7.62×51mm | General-purpose machine gun (used as secondary weapon by main battle tank Leopard 1) |
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Heckler & Koch HK21E | 5.56×45mm | Light Machinegun (used by SOF) [7] |
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FN Minimi | 5.56×45mm 7.62×51mm |
Light machine gun Medium machine gun |
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M134 Minigun | 7.62×51mm | Rotary heavy machine gun (used by Brazilian Army Aviation) |
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Origin | Model | Caliber | Type | Image |
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IMBEL AGLC | 7.62×51mm (indigenous sniper rifle) | Sniper rifle |
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M40 rifle | 7.62×51mm (for designed marksmen in light infantry regiments) | Sniper rifle |
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Barrett M82 | 12.7×99mm (used by SOF) | Anti-materiel rifle |
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M110 Semi-Automatic Sniper System | 7.62×51mm (used by SOF) [6] | Sniper Rifle |
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M24 Sniper Weapon System | 7.62×51mm (for designed marksmen in light infantry regiments) | Sniper rifle |
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Rangemaster 7.62 STBY | 7.62×51mm (used by SOF) [4] [8] [9] | Sniper rifle |
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Remington MSR | 7.62×51mm (used by SOF) | Sniper rifle |
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PGM Ultima Ratio | 7.62×51mm (used by SOF) | Sniper rifle |
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Heckler & Koch PSG1 | 7.62×51mm (used by SOF and jungle warfare brigades) | Sniper rifle |
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Heckler & Koch G3SG1 | 7.62X51mm (used by SOF) [7] | Sniper rifle |
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SIG Sauer SSG 3000 | 7.62×51mm NATO (used by SOF) | Sniper rifle |
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Origin | Model | Caliber | Type | Image |
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Taurus LT38SA | 37×38mm | Grenade launcher |
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Milkor MGL | 40×46mm | Grenade launcher |
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M203 grenade launcher | 40×46mm | Grenade launcher |
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Origin | Model | Caliber | Type | Image |
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F1 grenade | Hand grenade | Anti-personnel fragmentation |
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Mk 2 grenade | Time-fused grenade | Anti-personnel fragmentation |
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M26 grenade | Hand grenade | Anti-personnel fragmentation |
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M31 HEAT | Rifle grenade | Anti-armor rifle grenade |
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M576 40mm grenade | 40mm | Grenade munition | |
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M992 (40mm munition) | 40mm | Grenade munition | |
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AP NM AE T1 mine | Mine | Anti-personnel mine | |
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T-AB-1 AP mine | Mine | Anti-personnel mine | |
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T-AB-1 AT mine | Mine | Anti-tank blast mine | |
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AC NM AE T1 mine | Mine | Anti-tank blast mine |
Origin | Model | Type | Image |
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Hydroar T1M1 | Flamethrower (Used by SOF) [10] |
Origin | Model | Quantity | Caliber | Type | Image |
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MSS-1.2 | 50–60 missiles, 200 ordered [11] [12] | 130mm | Anti-tank guided missile |
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Spike-LR2 | To be delivered [13] | 130mm | Anti-tank guided missile |
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Carl Gustav | 84mm | Recoilless rifle |
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AT4 | 84mm | Anti-tank weapon |
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ALAC | 84mm | Anti-tank weapon |
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Origin | Model | Number | Type | Image |
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M30 107 mm Mortar | Mortar |
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L16 81mm Mortar | Mortar |
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M949 60mm AGR | Light mortar |
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M936 81mm AGR | Mortar |
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Morteiro Médio Antecarga 81 mm AGR [14] | Mortar |
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Origin | Model | Details | Type | Image |
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PASGT | Local manufacturing version | Combat helmet |
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MICH | Local manufacturing version | Combat helmet |
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MTV | Ballistic vest |
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Interceptor Body Armor | Ballistic vest |
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Origin | Model | Details | Type | Image |
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LUNOS NVG | Night-vision device |
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AN/PVS-7 | Night-vision device |
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BTC JIM-LR | Local manufacturing version | Night-vision device | |
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LORIS | Local manufacturing version | Night-vision device | |
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CORAL-CR | Local manufacturing | Thermography |
Origin | Model | Quantity | Caliber | Type | Image |
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AV-TM 300 | Undisclosed quantity | 450mm | Cruise missile |
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FOG-MPM | Undisclosed quantity | 70mm | Fiber optics guided multi-purpose missile | |
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FOG MLM | Undisclosed quantity | 70mm | Fiber optics guided multi-purpose missile |
Origin | Model | Quantity | Caliber | Type | Image |
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SS-09TS | Undisclosed quantity | 70mm | Rocket | |
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SS-30 | Undisclosed quantity | 127mm | Rocket | |
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SS-40G | Undisclosed quantity | 180mm | GPS guided rocket | |
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SS-60 | Undisclosed quantity | 300mm | Rocket | |
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SS-80 | Undisclosed quantity | 300mm | Rocket | |
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SS-80G | Undisclosed quantity | 300mm | GPS guided rocket | |
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SS-150 | Undisclosed quantity | 450mm | Rocket |
Name | Origin | Type | Version | Number | Note | Photo |
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Leopard 1 | ![]() |
Main battle tank | 1A5BR |
220 [15] |
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M60 Patton | ![]() |
Main battle tank | A3 TTS | 31 [15] | In limited use. |
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Name | Origin | Type | Version | Number | Note | Photo |
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Tank destroyer | VBC-CAV | 98 ordered in 2022, manufactured locally. [16] [17] |
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Name | Origin | Type | Version | Number | Note | Photo |
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VBTP-MR Guarani 6×6 | ![]() |
Infantry fighting vehicle Armored personnel carrier |
VBTP VBCI |
700+ [18] [19] [20] [21] [22] [23] | 1,580 units ordered, [24] delivery 2012–2038, variants (APC, Command Post, Ambulance, ARV, 120 mm mortar carrier) |
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EE-9 Cascavel 6×6 | ![]() |
Armored reconnaissance | EE-9 | 409 [25] | 98 being modernized. [26] Remaining will be replaced by the Centauro II 8×8 from 2023. [16] |
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Armored personnel carrier | M113BR M113A2 [27] |
596 [27] | Being modernized by BAE Systems to M113BR standard. [28] |
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M577 | United States | Command post carrier Armored ambulance |
M577A2 [27] | 154 [27] |
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Name | Origin | Type | Version | Number | Note | Photo |
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Command and control | AV-VBL | Rocket artillery auxiliary vehicle |
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Iveco LMV 4×4 | ![]() |
Infantry mobility vehicle | LMV Lince LMV-BR |
48 [29] [30] | manufactured locally 420 ordered [31] |
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Name | Origin | Type | Version | Number | Note | Photo |
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ASTROS | Brazil | Multiple rocket launcher (70/127/108/180/300/450 mm) | MK3 MK3M MK6 |
92 |
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Name | Origin | Type | Version | Number | Note | Photo |
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ATMOS 2000 | Israel | Wheeled self-propelled howitzer | ATMOS 2000 | 0 (36 ordered) | Selected in April 2024 for the self-propelled howitzer acquisition program. Will reportedly use the Tatra 815-7 chassis [32] |
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M109 | United States | Tracked self-propelled howitzer | M109A3 M109A5 M109A5+BR |
172 [33] | 37(A3),60(A5),
32(A5+). [33]
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M992 | United States | Artillery ammunition supply vehicle | M992A2 |
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Name | Origin | Type | Version | Number [33] | Note | Photo |
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M114 | United States | Towed howitzer | 155 mm | 95 |
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L118 | United Kingdom | Towed howitzer | 105 mm | 40 | Used by Light Infantry Brigades |
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OTO Melara Mod 56 | Italy | Towed howitzer | 105 mm | 92 [37] | Used by Parachute and Jungle Infantry Brigades |
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M101 | United States | Towed howitzer | 105 mm | 233 |
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Name | Origin | Type | Version | Number [38] | Note | Photo |
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120mm M2 raiado | Brazil | Towed mortar | 120 mm | 580+ [39] |
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Mortier 120mm Rayé Tracté Modèle F1 | France | Towed mortar | 120 mm | Being replaced by the 120mm M2 raiado |
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Name | Origin | Type | Version | Number | Note | Photo |
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Flakpanzer Gepard | Germany | Self-propelled anti-aircraft gun | 35 mm | 36 |
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Name | Origin | Type | Version | Number | Note | Photo |
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9K38 Igla | Soviet Union | Man-portable air-defense systems | SA-18 SA-24 |
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RBS 70 | Sweden | Short range air defense | Additional launchers ordered in 2017 [40] |
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RBS 70 NG | Sweden | Short range air defense | 50 additional missiles in 2022 [41] |
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Name | Origin | Type | Version | Number | Note | Photo |
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SABER M60 | Brazil | Air defense radar | M60 S60 |
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SABER M200 | Brazil | Air defense radar | M200 S200 VIGILANTE |
M200: with a range of 200 km. S200: with range up to 400 km of the Saber M200. VIGILANTE: with range up to 150 km From a 2.5 m² target. [42] The radar is transported equipped on a VOLKSWAGEN Constellation 6x6 truck. |
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SENTIR M20 | Brazil | Ground radar | with range up to 20 km. |
Name | Origin | Type | Version | Number | Note | Photo |
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M88 | United States | Armored recovery vehicle | M88A1 | 17 [27] [43] |
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M578 | United States | Armored recovery vehicle | Recently updated. 14 operational. |
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Bergepanzer 2 | Germany | Armored recovery vehicle |
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Pionierpanzer 2 Dachs | Germany | Armored engineer vehicle |
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Panzerschnellbruecke Biber | Germany | Armored engineer vehicle |
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Name | Origin | Type | Version | Number | Note | Photo |
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Tatra 815 | Czech Republic | Heavy tactical truck | T-815-2 T-815-7 |
14 [44] [45] | Used by engineering brigades with the Improved Ribbon Bridge System |
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MaxxPro MRV-PK 6x6 | United States | Armored rescue | VBE Soc | 20 [46] |
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Mercedes-benz Munck | Germany/Brazil | Heavy tactical truck | Used by engineering brigades with the Pontoon bridge |
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Mabey Logistic Support Bridge | United Kingdom | Bridge |
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Floating Assault Bridge | United States | Bridge | [47] |
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Improved Ribbon Bridge System | United States | Bridge | 3 [48] | Used with Tatra 815 heavy truck | ||
Pontoon bridge | United Kingdom | Bridge |
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M3 Amphibious Rig | Germany | Amphibious bridging vehicle | Undisclosed number ordered |
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Loader | Brazil | Wheel loaders |
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Bulldozer | Brazil | Tractor crawler |
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Small Excavators | Brazil | Excavator |
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Grader | Brazil | Motorgraders |
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Rollers | Brazil | Road roller |
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Name | Type | Number | Origin | Note | Photo |
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Mercedes-Benz Atego | Atego 1720A 4×4 | 2,000 [49] | Brazil |
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Volkswagen Worker | Worker 26.260 6×4 Worker 15.210 4×4 Worker 13.180 4×2 Worker 13.180 4×4 |
5,000 [50] [51] | Brazil |
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Volkswagen Constellation | 24.250 6×2 31.320 6×4 Tank truck 31.320 6×6 QT Heavy Truck |
Brazil |
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Unimog 4×4 | UNIMOG U100L UNIMOG U1300L |
Germany |
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Ford Cargo 2629 - 6×4 | Tank truck | Brazil |
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Mercedes-Benz Accelo | Cargo truck | Brazil |
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Volvo N L10 | Heavy equipment transporter | Brazil | |||
Mercedes-Benz Axor 1829 4×4 | Utility vehicle | Brazil |
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Mercedes-Benz Axor 2544 | Heavy equipment transporter | Brazil |
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Iveco Trakker | Heavy equipment transporter | Brazil |
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Hyundai HD 78 | Cargo truck | Brazil |
Name | Type | Number | Origin | Note | Photo |
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Comil Svelto | Bus | Brazil |
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Volkswagen Volksbus | Bus | Brazil |
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Name | Type | Number | Origin | Note | Photo |
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Toyota Hilux | Light utility vehicle | Brazil |
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Mitsubishi Pajero Sport | Light utility vehicle | Brazil |
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Troller T4 | Light utility vehicle | Brazil | Used in parachute infantry brigade [52] |
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Ford F serie | Light utility vehicle | Brazil | Used in jungle infantry brigade and military ambulance [53] |
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Land Rover Defender | Light utility vehicle | United Kingdom |
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Toyota Bandeirante | Light utility vehicle | Brazil |
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JPX Montez | Light utility vehicle | Brazil |
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Agrale Marruá AM2 | Light utility vehicle | Brazil |
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Agrale Marruá AM11 REC | Light utility vehicle | Brazil |
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Agrale Marruá AM20 - VCC | Special car for Electronic Warfare | Brazil |
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Agrale Marruá AM21 | Light cargo vehicle | Brazil |
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Agrale Marruá AM23 | Light cargo vehicle | Brazil |
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Agrale Marruá AM31 | Light cargo vehicle | Brazil |
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Chivunk [54] | Light utility vehicle | Brazil | |||
M-Gator A1 | Light utility vehicle | United States |
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Name | Type | Number | Origin | Note | Photo |
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Yamaha R1 | Escort motorcycle | Japan |
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Honda CBR1000 | Escort motorcycle | Japan |
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Harley-Davidson Electra Glide | Escort motorcycle | United States |
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Harley-Davidson Road King Police | Escort motorcycle | Japan |
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Honda XRE 300 | Motorcycle infantry | Brazil | |||
Yamaha XT660R | Motorcycle infantry | Brazil |
Name | Origin | Type | Version | Number [38] | Note | Photo | |
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LPR-40 | Colombia | Patrol Boat, River | Armoured patrol boat | 2 [55] [56] | Tucunaré I Tucunaré II |
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DGS 999 Raptor | Brazil | Patrol Boat, River | Armoured patrol boat | Heli Hermes |
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LOpRib Excalibur | Brazil | Patrol Boat, River | Armoured patrol boat | ||||
DGS ETRH Defence | Brazil | Patrol Boat, River | Patrol boat | 1 [57] | Carioca |
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MRCD-1200 MRCD 1250 |
Netherlands | Patrol Boat, River | Patrol boat | 4
[58] 5 [59] |
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Guardian 25 | United States | Patrol Boat, River | Patrol boat |
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Riverboat | Brazil | Transporter ship | River transport troops | Comandante Balduíno | |||
Ferryboat | Brazil | Transporter ship, River | Transporte (cargo and passengers) | Pérola do Mamoré Taquari Tenente Daniel Bazoli Tenente Cohen Manaus Forte Coimbra Uirá Aruanã Aru Fortaleza de Marabitanas Tenente Marcelino Uajará Marechal Bittencourt |
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Catamaran | Brazil | Transporter ship, River | River transport vessel | Piraíba Jacaretinga ? ? |
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Tugboat | Brazil | Tug | River pushing vessels | Marabá Javari Manaós Carajás Erico Surucucu Solimões Rio Negro |
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Name | Origin | Type | Version | Number | Note | Photo |
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Eurocopter EC725 | France Brazil |
Tactical transport | EC-725 Caracal | Manufactured by Helibras |
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Eurocopter AS532 Cougar | France Brazil |
Tactical transport | AS532 Cougar | Manufactured by Helibras |
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Eurocopter AS565 Panther | France Brazil |
Armed assault | HM-1 Pantera | Manufactured by Helibras |
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Eurocopter Fennec | France Brazil |
Light attack | AS550 | Manufactured by Helibras |
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Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk | United States | Utility | UH-60L | 16 more ordered [60] |
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Name | Origin | Type | Version | Number | Note | Photo |
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Nauru | Brazil | Tactical UAV/UCAV | 1000c | +3 [61] |
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Atobá | Brazil | Tactical UAV | Used for reconnaissance and patrol missions. |
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FT-100 Horus | Brazil | Miniature UAV | Used by the parachute brigade for monitoring missions |
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Mavic | China | Miniature UAV | 60+ [62] | Used for border monitoring. [63] |
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Matrice 300 | China | Miniature UAV | 4 [62] | Used by Brazilian Army Aviation Brigade |
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verification. (December 2023) |
List of modern equipment in service in the Brazilian Army.
Origin | Model | Caliber | Type | Image | Notes |
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Taurus PT92 | 9×19mm | Pistol |
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Standard issue pistol |
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Imbel GC | 9×19mm | Pistol |
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Standard issue. |
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Taurus TH9 [1] | 9×19mm | Pistol | Limited service. | |
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Taurus Mod. 21 | 10x22mm | Pistol | Used by SOF. [2] | |
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Glock 17 | 9×19mm | Pistol |
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Used by SOF. |
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Glock 21 | 11.43×23mm | Pistol |
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Used by SOF. [3] |
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Heckler & Koch USP | 9×19mm | Pistol |
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Used by SOF. |
Origin | Model | Caliber | Type | Image | Notes |
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Taurus SMT-9 | 9×19mm | Submachine gun | Used by SOF and paratroopers. | |
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Beretta M12 | 9×19mm | Submachine gun |
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Standard issue known as MT-12. |
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MP5SD6 [4] | 9×19mm | Submachine gun |
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Used by SOF. |
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IMI Uzi [4] | 9×19mm | Submachine gun |
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Used by SOF. |
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IMI Micro Uzi [4] | 9×19mm | Submachine gun |
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Used by SOF. |
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Heckler & Koch UMP | 9×19mm (used by SOF) | Submachine gun |
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Origin | Model | Caliber | Type | Image | Notes |
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ParaFAL | 7.62×51mm | Battle rifle |
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Being replaced by IMBEL IA2. |
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IMBEL MD97 | 5.56×45mm | Assault rifle |
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Being replaced by IMBEL IA2. |
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IMBEL IA2 | 7.62×51mm and 5.56×45mm | Assault rifle |
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Standard issue. |
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Taurus T4 | 5.56×45mm | Carbine |
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Limited role [1] |
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Mosquefal M968 | 7.62×51mm | Training rifle |
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Training and parade rifle. |
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M964 FAL | 7.62×51mm | Battle rifle |
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Being replaced by IMBEL IA2. |
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M16A2 [5] | 5.56×45mm | Assault rifle |
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Used by SOF. |
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HK416 | 5.56×45mm | Assault rifle |
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Used by SOF and Chemical Warfare Brigade. |
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Heckler & Koch G36C | 5.56×45mm | Carbine |
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Used by SOF and Border Brigade. |
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HK417 | 7.62×51mm | Battle Rifle |
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Used by SOF. [6] |
Origin | Model | Caliber | Type | Image |
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Pump CBC calibre | 12 gauge | Shotgun |
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Pump Military CBC 3.0 | 12 gaugue | shotgun |
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Benelli M4 | 12 gauge | Shotgun |
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Franchi SPAS-15 | 12 gauge (Used by SOF) [4] | Shotgun |
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Mossberg 500 Cruiser | 12 gauge (Used by SOF) [4] | Shotgun |
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Mossberg 590 | 12 gauge | Shotgun |
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Remington 870 | 12 gauge | Shotgun |
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Origin | Model | Caliber | Type | Image |
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FN MAG M971 | 7.62×51mm | Medium machine gun |
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M2 Browning machine gun | 12.7×99mm | Heavy machine gun |
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MG-3 | 7.62×51mm | General-purpose machine gun (used as secondary weapon by main battle tank Leopard 1) |
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Heckler & Koch HK21E | 5.56×45mm | Light Machinegun (used by SOF) [7] |
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FN Minimi | 5.56×45mm 7.62×51mm |
Light machine gun Medium machine gun |
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M134 Minigun | 7.62×51mm | Rotary heavy machine gun (used by Brazilian Army Aviation) |
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Origin | Model | Caliber | Type | Image |
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IMBEL AGLC | 7.62×51mm (indigenous sniper rifle) | Sniper rifle |
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M40 rifle | 7.62×51mm (for designed marksmen in light infantry regiments) | Sniper rifle |
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Barrett M82 | 12.7×99mm (used by SOF) | Anti-materiel rifle |
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M110 Semi-Automatic Sniper System | 7.62×51mm (used by SOF) [6] | Sniper Rifle |
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M24 Sniper Weapon System | 7.62×51mm (for designed marksmen in light infantry regiments) | Sniper rifle |
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Rangemaster 7.62 STBY | 7.62×51mm (used by SOF) [4] [8] [9] | Sniper rifle |
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Remington MSR | 7.62×51mm (used by SOF) | Sniper rifle |
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PGM Ultima Ratio | 7.62×51mm (used by SOF) | Sniper rifle |
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Heckler & Koch PSG1 | 7.62×51mm (used by SOF and jungle warfare brigades) | Sniper rifle |
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Heckler & Koch G3SG1 | 7.62X51mm (used by SOF) [7] | Sniper rifle |
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SIG Sauer SSG 3000 | 7.62×51mm NATO (used by SOF) | Sniper rifle |
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Origin | Model | Caliber | Type | Image |
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Taurus LT38SA | 37×38mm | Grenade launcher |
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Milkor MGL | 40×46mm | Grenade launcher |
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M203 grenade launcher | 40×46mm | Grenade launcher |
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Origin | Model | Caliber | Type | Image |
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F1 grenade | Hand grenade | Anti-personnel fragmentation |
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Mk 2 grenade | Time-fused grenade | Anti-personnel fragmentation |
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M26 grenade | Hand grenade | Anti-personnel fragmentation |
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M31 HEAT | Rifle grenade | Anti-armor rifle grenade |
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M576 40mm grenade | 40mm | Grenade munition | |
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M992 (40mm munition) | 40mm | Grenade munition | |
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AP NM AE T1 mine | Mine | Anti-personnel mine | |
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T-AB-1 AP mine | Mine | Anti-personnel mine | |
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T-AB-1 AT mine | Mine | Anti-tank blast mine | |
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AC NM AE T1 mine | Mine | Anti-tank blast mine |
Origin | Model | Type | Image |
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Hydroar T1M1 | Flamethrower (Used by SOF) [10] |
Origin | Model | Quantity | Caliber | Type | Image |
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MSS-1.2 | 50–60 missiles, 200 ordered [11] [12] | 130mm | Anti-tank guided missile |
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Spike-LR2 | To be delivered [13] | 130mm | Anti-tank guided missile |
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Carl Gustav | 84mm | Recoilless rifle |
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AT4 | 84mm | Anti-tank weapon |
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ALAC | 84mm | Anti-tank weapon |
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Origin | Model | Number | Type | Image |
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M30 107 mm Mortar | Mortar |
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L16 81mm Mortar | Mortar |
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M949 60mm AGR | Light mortar |
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M936 81mm AGR | Mortar |
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Morteiro Médio Antecarga 81 mm AGR [14] | Mortar |
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Origin | Model | Details | Type | Image |
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PASGT | Local manufacturing version | Combat helmet |
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MICH | Local manufacturing version | Combat helmet |
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MTV | Ballistic vest |
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Interceptor Body Armor | Ballistic vest |
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Origin | Model | Details | Type | Image |
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LUNOS NVG | Night-vision device |
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AN/PVS-7 | Night-vision device |
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BTC JIM-LR | Local manufacturing version | Night-vision device | |
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LORIS | Local manufacturing version | Night-vision device | |
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CORAL-CR | Local manufacturing | Thermography |
Origin | Model | Quantity | Caliber | Type | Image |
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AV-TM 300 | Undisclosed quantity | 450mm | Cruise missile |
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FOG-MPM | Undisclosed quantity | 70mm | Fiber optics guided multi-purpose missile | |
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FOG MLM | Undisclosed quantity | 70mm | Fiber optics guided multi-purpose missile |
Origin | Model | Quantity | Caliber | Type | Image |
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SS-09TS | Undisclosed quantity | 70mm | Rocket | |
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SS-30 | Undisclosed quantity | 127mm | Rocket | |
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SS-40G | Undisclosed quantity | 180mm | GPS guided rocket | |
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SS-60 | Undisclosed quantity | 300mm | Rocket | |
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SS-80 | Undisclosed quantity | 300mm | Rocket | |
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SS-80G | Undisclosed quantity | 300mm | GPS guided rocket | |
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SS-150 | Undisclosed quantity | 450mm | Rocket |
Name | Origin | Type | Version | Number | Note | Photo |
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Leopard 1 | ![]() |
Main battle tank | 1A5BR |
220 [15] |
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M60 Patton | ![]() |
Main battle tank | A3 TTS | 31 [15] | In limited use. |
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Name | Origin | Type | Version | Number | Note | Photo |
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Centauro II 8×8 | ![]() |
Tank destroyer | VBC-CAV | 98 ordered in 2022, manufactured locally. [16] [17] |
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Name | Origin | Type | Version | Number | Note | Photo |
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VBTP-MR Guarani 6×6 | ![]() |
Infantry fighting vehicle Armored personnel carrier |
VBTP VBCI |
700+ [18] [19] [20] [21] [22] [23] | 1,580 units ordered, [24] delivery 2012–2038, variants (APC, Command Post, Ambulance, ARV, 120 mm mortar carrier) |
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EE-9 Cascavel 6×6 | ![]() |
Armored reconnaissance | EE-9 | 409 [25] | 98 being modernized. [26] Remaining will be replaced by the Centauro II 8×8 from 2023. [16] |
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M113 | ![]() |
Armored personnel carrier | M113BR M113A2 [27] |
596 [27] | Being modernized by BAE Systems to M113BR standard. [28] |
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M577 | United States | Command post carrier Armored ambulance |
M577A2 [27] | 154 [27] |
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Name | Origin | Type | Version | Number | Note | Photo |
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Command and control | AV-VBL | Rocket artillery auxiliary vehicle |
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Infantry mobility vehicle | LMV Lince LMV-BR |
48 [29] [30] | manufactured locally 420 ordered [31] |
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Name | Origin | Type | Version | Number | Note | Photo |
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ASTROS | Brazil | Multiple rocket launcher (70/127/108/180/300/450 mm) | MK3 MK3M MK6 |
92 |
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Name | Origin | Type | Version | Number | Note | Photo |
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ATMOS 2000 | Israel | Wheeled self-propelled howitzer | ATMOS 2000 | 0 (36 ordered) | Selected in April 2024 for the self-propelled howitzer acquisition program. Will reportedly use the Tatra 815-7 chassis [32] |
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M109 | United States | Tracked self-propelled howitzer | M109A3 M109A5 M109A5+BR |
172 [33] | 37(A3),60(A5),
32(A5+). [33]
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M992 | United States | Artillery ammunition supply vehicle | M992A2 |
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Name | Origin | Type | Version | Number [33] | Note | Photo |
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M114 | United States | Towed howitzer | 155 mm | 95 |
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L118 | United Kingdom | Towed howitzer | 105 mm | 40 | Used by Light Infantry Brigades |
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OTO Melara Mod 56 | Italy | Towed howitzer | 105 mm | 92 [37] | Used by Parachute and Jungle Infantry Brigades |
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M101 | United States | Towed howitzer | 105 mm | 233 |
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Name | Origin | Type | Version | Number [38] | Note | Photo |
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120mm M2 raiado | Brazil | Towed mortar | 120 mm | 580+ [39] |
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Mortier 120mm Rayé Tracté Modèle F1 | France | Towed mortar | 120 mm | Being replaced by the 120mm M2 raiado |
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Name | Origin | Type | Version | Number | Note | Photo |
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Flakpanzer Gepard | Germany | Self-propelled anti-aircraft gun | 35 mm | 36 |
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Name | Origin | Type | Version | Number | Note | Photo |
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9K38 Igla | Soviet Union | Man-portable air-defense systems | SA-18 SA-24 |
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RBS 70 | Sweden | Short range air defense | Additional launchers ordered in 2017 [40] |
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RBS 70 NG | Sweden | Short range air defense | 50 additional missiles in 2022 [41] |
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Name | Origin | Type | Version | Number | Note | Photo |
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SABER M60 | Brazil | Air defense radar | M60 S60 |
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SABER M200 | Brazil | Air defense radar | M200 S200 VIGILANTE |
M200: with a range of 200 km. S200: with range up to 400 km of the Saber M200. VIGILANTE: with range up to 150 km From a 2.5 m² target. [42] The radar is transported equipped on a VOLKSWAGEN Constellation 6x6 truck. |
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SENTIR M20 | Brazil | Ground radar | with range up to 20 km. |
Name | Origin | Type | Version | Number | Note | Photo |
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M88 | United States | Armored recovery vehicle | M88A1 | 17 [27] [43] |
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M578 | United States | Armored recovery vehicle | Recently updated. 14 operational. |
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Bergepanzer 2 | Germany | Armored recovery vehicle |
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Pionierpanzer 2 Dachs | Germany | Armored engineer vehicle |
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Panzerschnellbruecke Biber | Germany | Armored engineer vehicle |
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Name | Origin | Type | Version | Number | Note | Photo |
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Tatra 815 | Czech Republic | Heavy tactical truck | T-815-2 T-815-7 |
14 [44] [45] | Used by engineering brigades with the Improved Ribbon Bridge System |
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MaxxPro MRV-PK 6x6 | United States | Armored rescue | VBE Soc | 20 [46] |
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Mercedes-benz Munck | Germany/Brazil | Heavy tactical truck | Used by engineering brigades with the Pontoon bridge |
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Mabey Logistic Support Bridge | United Kingdom | Bridge |
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Floating Assault Bridge | United States | Bridge | [47] |
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Improved Ribbon Bridge System | United States | Bridge | 3 [48] | Used with Tatra 815 heavy truck | ||
Pontoon bridge | United Kingdom | Bridge |
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M3 Amphibious Rig | Germany | Amphibious bridging vehicle | Undisclosed number ordered |
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Loader | Brazil | Wheel loaders |
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Bulldozer | Brazil | Tractor crawler |
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Small Excavators | Brazil | Excavator |
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Grader | Brazil | Motorgraders |
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Rollers | Brazil | Road roller |
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Name | Type | Number | Origin | Note | Photo |
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Mercedes-Benz Atego | Atego 1720A 4×4 | 2,000 [49] | Brazil |
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Volkswagen Worker | Worker 26.260 6×4 Worker 15.210 4×4 Worker 13.180 4×2 Worker 13.180 4×4 |
5,000 [50] [51] | Brazil |
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Volkswagen Constellation | 24.250 6×2 31.320 6×4 Tank truck 31.320 6×6 QT Heavy Truck |
Brazil |
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Unimog 4×4 | UNIMOG U100L UNIMOG U1300L |
Germany |
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Ford Cargo 2629 - 6×4 | Tank truck | Brazil |
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Mercedes-Benz Accelo | Cargo truck | Brazil |
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Volvo N L10 | Heavy equipment transporter | Brazil | |||
Mercedes-Benz Axor 1829 4×4 | Utility vehicle | Brazil |
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Mercedes-Benz Axor 2544 | Heavy equipment transporter | Brazil |
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Iveco Trakker | Heavy equipment transporter | Brazil |
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Hyundai HD 78 | Cargo truck | Brazil |
Name | Type | Number | Origin | Note | Photo |
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Comil Svelto | Bus | Brazil |
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Volkswagen Volksbus | Bus | Brazil |
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Name | Type | Number | Origin | Note | Photo |
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Toyota Hilux | Light utility vehicle | Brazil |
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Mitsubishi Pajero Sport | Light utility vehicle | Brazil |
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Troller T4 | Light utility vehicle | Brazil | Used in parachute infantry brigade [52] |
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Ford F serie | Light utility vehicle | Brazil | Used in jungle infantry brigade and military ambulance [53] |
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Land Rover Defender | Light utility vehicle | United Kingdom |
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Toyota Bandeirante | Light utility vehicle | Brazil |
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JPX Montez | Light utility vehicle | Brazil |
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Agrale Marruá AM2 | Light utility vehicle | Brazil |
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Agrale Marruá AM11 REC | Light utility vehicle | Brazil |
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Agrale Marruá AM20 - VCC | Special car for Electronic Warfare | Brazil |
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Agrale Marruá AM21 | Light cargo vehicle | Brazil |
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Agrale Marruá AM23 | Light cargo vehicle | Brazil |
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Agrale Marruá AM31 | Light cargo vehicle | Brazil |
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Chivunk [54] | Light utility vehicle | Brazil | |||
M-Gator A1 | Light utility vehicle | United States |
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Name | Type | Number | Origin | Note | Photo |
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Yamaha R1 | Escort motorcycle | Japan |
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Honda CBR1000 | Escort motorcycle | Japan |
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Harley-Davidson Electra Glide | Escort motorcycle | United States |
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Harley-Davidson Road King Police | Escort motorcycle | Japan |
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Honda XRE 300 | Motorcycle infantry | Brazil | |||
Yamaha XT660R | Motorcycle infantry | Brazil |
Name | Origin | Type | Version | Number [38] | Note | Photo | |
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LPR-40 | Colombia | Patrol Boat, River | Armoured patrol boat | 2 [55] [56] | Tucunaré I Tucunaré II |
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DGS 999 Raptor | Brazil | Patrol Boat, River | Armoured patrol boat | Heli Hermes |
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LOpRib Excalibur | Brazil | Patrol Boat, River | Armoured patrol boat | ||||
DGS ETRH Defence | Brazil | Patrol Boat, River | Patrol boat | 1 [57] | Carioca |
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MRCD-1200 MRCD 1250 |
Netherlands | Patrol Boat, River | Patrol boat | 4
[58] 5 [59] |
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Guardian 25 | United States | Patrol Boat, River | Patrol boat |
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Riverboat | Brazil | Transporter ship | River transport troops | Comandante Balduíno | |||
Ferryboat | Brazil | Transporter ship, River | Transporte (cargo and passengers) | Pérola do Mamoré Taquari Tenente Daniel Bazoli Tenente Cohen Manaus Forte Coimbra Uirá Aruanã Aru Fortaleza de Marabitanas Tenente Marcelino Uajará Marechal Bittencourt |
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Catamaran | Brazil | Transporter ship, River | River transport vessel | Piraíba Jacaretinga ? ? |
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Tugboat | Brazil | Tug | River pushing vessels | Marabá Javari Manaós Carajás Erico Surucucu Solimões Rio Negro |
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Name | Origin | Type | Version | Number | Note | Photo |
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Eurocopter EC725 | France Brazil |
Tactical transport | EC-725 Caracal | Manufactured by Helibras |
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Eurocopter AS532 Cougar | France Brazil |
Tactical transport | AS532 Cougar | Manufactured by Helibras |
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Eurocopter AS565 Panther | France Brazil |
Armed assault | HM-1 Pantera | Manufactured by Helibras |
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Eurocopter Fennec | France Brazil |
Light attack | AS550 | Manufactured by Helibras |
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Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk | United States | Utility | UH-60L | 16 more ordered [60] |
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Name | Origin | Type | Version | Number | Note | Photo |
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Nauru | Brazil | Tactical UAV/UCAV | 1000c | +3 [61] |
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Atobá | Brazil | Tactical UAV | Used for reconnaissance and patrol missions. |
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FT-100 Horus | Brazil | Miniature UAV | Used by the parachute brigade for monitoring missions |
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Mavic | China | Miniature UAV | 60+ [62] | Used for border monitoring. [63] |
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Matrice 300 | China | Miniature UAV | 4 [62] | Used by Brazilian Army Aviation Brigade |
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