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The Brazilian Air Force (FAB) held, yesterday afternoon (3), an air defense exercise at Galeão Air Base, in Rio de Janeiro, as preparation for the BRICS summit, which takes place July 4 and 7 in the city.
The simulation mobilized a super toucan A-29 a-29 fighter, where an aircraft is triggered from the ground to respond to a threat to airspace. Training is part of FAB’s operational routine and seeks to ensure immediate response to any violations during the international event.
“During the BRICS, any aircraft that enters without authorization in the restricted or prohibited areas will suffer an action like this and will be subject to defense measures,” said Colonel Aviator Aviator Luiz Almeida Cerqueira, deputy commander of the third regional air command (III Comar).
Colonel Aviator Silvestre Luiz Almeida Cerqueira, deputy commander of the III Comar, talks about air defense training, aiming at acting during the activities of BRICS, which will take place in Rio de Janeiro, this weekend.
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Air defense will feature fighters, missiles and anti -ron systems
In addition to the A-29 Super Toucan, the air defense will feature F-5 fighters, RBS 70 missiles, anti-aircraft radars from the 1st Electronic War Battalion and Anti-Arrones Systems. The operation takes place at the same place for the landing of foreign leaders, with a reception forecast of about 15 international delegations and the use of more than 600 military personnel.
Integration with Brazilian Navy
The Brazilian Navy participates in the actions with a contingent of 50 military personnel, under the coordination of the Brazilian Aerospace Defense System (Sisdabra), which acts in conjunction with public safety agencies.
During the event, the Redeemer Conjunto Operational Command, formed by the three Armed Forces under the Ministry of Defense, will act in areas such as:
- CONTRACTORRARISM AND ELECTRONIC WAR
- Maritime and cyber protection
- Defense of critical infrastructures and response BNQR (biological, nuclear, chemistry and radiological)
In total, about 1,700 FAB military personnel will be involved in security operations. The Air Force Motorcyclists Platoon will make escorts from authorities, while the Para-Sar Squadron will be readisted on counter-terrorism missions at the Museum of Modern Art (MAM), headquarters of the Summit Meeting.
The FAB also participates in the BNQR defense with teams from the Galeão Air Force Hospital (HFAG), responsible for specialized care and evacuation of victims to reference hospitals.
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