1st GCC Deploys Radar for CRUZEX
The first Group of Communication and Control (1st GCC) conducted a major operation to relocate the TPS-B34M air defense radar, through its Squadrons. Previously located at Santa Maria Air...
Cruzeiro do Sul Exercise (CRUZEX) is a multinational and operational exercise organized by the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) since 2002, aimed at joint training in conflict scenarios and promoting the exchange of experiences among participating countries.
The 2024 edition, scheduled to take place from November 3rd to 15th at the Natal Air Base, will bring together 16 countries, more than 2,000 military personnel, and around 100 aircraft, both Brazilian and foreign.
It is the largest multinational war training in Latin America, led by the Brazilian Air Force, with the participation of the Brazilian Army and Navy. Over 1,500 flight hours are planned, with various types of missions, including ground attack, air superiority, escorting, and in-flight refueling.
In this edition, the Brazilian Air Force has introduced two new elements into its operations: the cyber and space domains. The former will feature simulated exercises that expand training by integrating cyber and air operations, testing the security of critical systems that support aerospace activities. The latter will include realistic simulations of space-related events that directly influence decision-making and, consequently, the course of a conflict.
Participating in the 2024 Exercise are Brazil, Argentina, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, France, Germany, Italy, Paraguay, Peru, Portugal, South Africa, Sweden, Uruguay, and the United States.
Countries: Brazil, Canada, Chile, United States, France, Peru and Uruguay will participate with military personnel and planes; Germany, Bolivia, India, Portugal, Sweden and Venezuela, with military personnel.
Countries: Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, United States, Uruguay and Venezuela
Aircraft: Brazil (F-5EM/FM, F-2000 Mirage, R/A-1 Falcão, A-29 Super Tucano, K/C-130H Hércules, E-99, SC-105 Amazonas, H-1H Iroquois, H-60 BlackHawk, H-34 Super Puma e AH-2 Sabre). Other countries: (fighter aircraft F-16 Fighting Falcon e A-37 Dragonfly).
Places: Natal Air Base (RN) and Recife Air Base (PE)
Countries: Brazil, Argentina, Canada, Chile, Ecuador, United States, France, Great Britain, Peru, Sewden, Uruguay and Venezuela
Observer: Portugal
Places: Natal Air Base (RN)
Countries: Brazil, Argentina, Chile, France, United States
Observers: Bolivia, Ecuador, Canada, England, Colombia and Paraguay
Aircraft: Brazil (F-5, Mirage 2000, A-1, A-29, E-99, C-105, C-130, C-95, H1-H, H-60, H-34, KC-137, UH-14); Argentina (A-4, KC-130); Chile (F-16, KC-135); France (Mirage 2000, Rafale); United States (F-16, KC-135); and Uruguay (A-37 Dragonfly, IA-58 Pucara)
Places: Natal Air Base (RN), Fortaleza Air Base (CE), Recife Air Base (PE), Campina Grande (PB) e Mossoró (RN)
Countries: Brazil, Chile, France, Uruguay and Venezuela
Observers: Bolivia, Canada, Colombia, Ecuador, Great Britain, Peru and Paraguay
Aircraft: Brazil (F-5, Mirage 2000, A-1, A-29, RA-1, E-99, SC-95, C-130, C-105, C-95, KC-130, KC-137, H-1H, H-50, H-34, H-60, VU-35); Chile (F-5 III, KB-707); France (Mirage 2000); Uruguay (A-37 Dragonfly, IA-58 Pucara); and Venezuela (F-16)
Places: Natal Air Base (RN), Fortaleza Air Base (CE), Recife Air Base (PE), Campina Grande (PB) e Mossoró (RN)
Countries: Brazil, Argentina, France, Chile, Peru, Uruguay and Venezuela
Observers: Bolivia, Colombia and Paraguay
Aircraft: Brazil (Mirage III, F-5, A-1, AT-26, A-29, AT-27, R-99, SC-95, H-34, H-50, H-1H, KC-137, KC-130); Argentina (IA-58 Pucará, A-4AR Fightinghawk); Chile (A-37B Dragonfly); France (Mirage 2000, E-3F Sentry); Venezuela (KC-707, VF-5A, Mirage 50, F-16); and Uruguay (IA-58 Pucara, A-37B Dragonfly)
Places: Campo Grande Air Base (MS), Anápolis Air Base (GO), Uberlândia (MG), Brasília Air Base (DF) e Jataí (GO).
Countries: Brazil, Argentina, France and Venezuela
Observers: Peru, Uruguay and South Africa
Aircraft: Brazil (F-5, F-103, A-1, AT-27, RA-1, R-99, R-35, C-95, SC-95, KC-130, KC-137, H-34, H-50, H-1H); Argentina (Mirage 2000, E-3F, KC-135); and Venezuela (F-16, Mirage 50, Super Puma, B-707)
Places: Natal Air Base (RN), Lajes (SC), Fortaleza Air Base (CE), Recife Air Base (PE), Campina Grande (PB) e Mossoró (RN)
Countries: Brazil, Argentina and France
Observer: Chile
Aircraft: Brazil ((F-5, F-103, A-1, AT-27, RA-1, R-99, C-115, C-95, KC-137, KC-130, P-95, UH-1H, CH-34, UH-50); France (Mirage 2000, E-3, KC-135); and Argentina (M-V, KC-130)
Places: Florianópolis Air Base (SC), Lajes (SC), Chapecó (SC), Canoas Air Base (RS), Santa Maria Air Base (RS), Pelotas (RS), Caxias do Sul (RS) and Passo Fundo (RS).
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