Brazilian Akaer awaiting funding for additional Cascavel upgrades
The Cascavel NG shown with a TORC30 weapon system. (Victor Barreira)
Brazilian privately owned engineering specialist Akaer Engenharia is eyeing a requirement of the Paraguayan Army for the modernisation of EE-9 Cascavel 6×6 armoured reconnaissance vehicles, a source told Janes on 19 May.
The country has demonstrated interest in modernising up to 10 vehicles and is considering adding some improvements as part of Akaer's Cascavel modernisation package to EE-11 Urutu 6×6 troop carriers.
The Paraguayan Army is awaiting funding from the local government to proceed with the modernisation effort, the source said.
Paraguay was already briefed in-country on Akaer's modernisation package for the Cascavel.
The EE-9 Cascavel, armed with a 90 mm turreted cannon, was originally developed and produced by Brazilian Engesa (Engenheiros Especializados SA). Paraguay has 28 EE-9 Cascavel M7 vehicles, according to Janes data.
The source told Janes that the company is also pursuing opportunities in Colombia and Ecuador for Cascavel modernisation. Officials of Colombia and Ecuador were previously briefed in Brazil on the Cascavel modernisation package.
The vehicle can be customised according to requirements, the source noted.
For more information, please seeBrazil to upgrade additional Cascavel armoured vehicles .
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