INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
The Brazilian Air Force (FAB) equips its KC-390 Millennium fleet with the new CAFFS system, reports the FAB on January 29, 2025.This move
The Zeus Squadron launches 24 containers, each holding 1,000 liters, totaling 24,000 liters per mission.Wildfires rage across Brazil,
releasing water by gravity for precise attacks
CAFFS without modifying the aircraft, using standard delivery methods
Major Anderson Dias Santiago praises its low cost and efficiency, boosting response times.Brazilian Air Force Upgrades Firefighting Power
(Photo Internet reproduction)The CAFFS system, built by Caylym, works on C-130s, C-17s, and CH-47s globally, proving its reliability
Gains Global AttentionMeanwhile, MAFFS II pumps out 12,000 liters in 7 seconds, complementing CAFFS for larger fires
Brazil faces record fire seasons, with the Pantanal suffering massive losses in 2024, pushing the FAB to act fast.The KC-390 logs a 93%
availability rate, completing 99% of missions, vital for emergencies
Adding a second MAFFS II unit in December 2024 doubles capacity, enhancing reach.Businesses eye this technology as nations like Portugal and
South Korea buy KC-390s, drawn by its firefighting edge
ready for sudden outbreaks
about container cleanup, but the FAB focuses on results
