Brazil has signed a contract with BAE Systems to procure two Bofors 40Mk4 naval guns under its Patrol Vessel Construction Program (PRONAPA)…
The Brazilian Navy will integrate these next-generation 40 mm Bofors systems to support air defense, counter-UAS operations, surface warfare, and naval gunfire support missions.
The two Bofors 40Mk4 naval guns to be procured will be integrated onto two patrol vessels being constructed under the PRONAPA program.
The Bofors 40Mk4 configuration to be supplied to Brazil includes a remotely operated, gyrostabilized turret, an ammunition feed system, a 40 mm Bofors L/70 cannon, a muzzle velocity radar, and an integrated television camera.
Designed for modern surface warfare, the Bofors 40Mk4 is a compact naval gun system featuring high responsiveness and the ability to engage a broad spectrum of threats.
The system is compatible with Bofors 3P ammunition, which can be programmed in six different modes to maximize effectiveness against diverse target types…