Força Aérea Brasileira

TheBrazilian Air Force (Força Aérea Brasileira, FAB) is the aerial warfare branch of the Brazilian Armed Forces. Its primary mission is to defend the nation’s airspace and to conduct air operations that support the overall defense strategy. In addition to combat roles, the FAB provides air transport for troops, equipment, and humanitarian aid. It also carries out search and rescue missions, aeromedical evacuation, and monitoring of flights within Brazilian territory. These activities are performed to safeguard both military interests and civilian safety.

The FAB is specialised in aerospace defence, operating a mix of fighter jets, transport aircraft, and helicopters to fulfill its varied tasks. It contributes to international peacekeeping efforts under United Nations mandates, deploying aircraft and personnel when required. Its training establishments prepare pilots, technicians, and officers for both peacetime and combat duties. Through these capabilities, the FAB positions itself as a key component of Brazil’s national security architecture.

Organisationally, the Brazilian Air Force constitutes one of the three service branches of the Brazilian Armed Forces, alongside the Army and Navy. It operates under the authority of the Ministry of Defense and is headed by the Commander of the Air Force. The FAB’s structure includes operational commands, logistics units, and educational institutions that support its mission. This placement within the defense establishment ensures coordination with other military branches and governmental agencies.

On 19 March 2025, the FAB’s public portal was targeted by a distributed denial‑of‑service attack that caused temporary instability and brief unavailability of the website. The institution’s automated defence system detected the traffic surge and contained the assault at the first barrier, preventing any breach of sensitive data or disruption of operational functions. After the attack was mitigated, normal service was restored without lasting impact on the force’s capabilities. The incident highlighted the effectiveness of the FAB’s cyber‑resilience measures while underscoring the persistent threat landscape faced by governmental online services. No further details about the attack’s origin or scale were disclosed in the available sources.