Brazilian Navy Tests New Air-Defense System.

Reports that the Brazilian Navy has successfully test-fired the Albatros-Aspide naval air-defense missile system onboard the Niteroi-class frigate Defensora. Interception of a Banshee target drone, simulating an aircraft in low-altitude attack mode; Navy's upgrade of the combat system of its Niteroi-class frigates; Contract of MBDA and Alenia Marconi Systems to supply the fire-control system of the Navy.