Cruzeiro do Sul Exercise (CRUZEX) is a multinational and operational exercise organized by the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) since 2002, aimed at joint training in conflict scenarios and promoting the exchange of experiences among participating countries.
The 2024 edition, scheduled to take place from November 3rd to 15th at the Natal Air Base, will bring together 16 countries, more than 3.000 military personnel, and around 100 aircraft, both Brazilian and foreign.
It is the largest multinational war training in Latin America, led by the Brazilian Air Force, with the participation of the Brazilian Army and Navy. Over 1,500 flight hours are planned, with various types of missions, including ground attack, air superiority, escorting, and in-flight refueling.
In this edition, the Brazilian Air Force has introduced two new elements into its operations: the cyber and space domains. The former will feature simulated exercises that expand training by integrating cyber and air operations, testing the security of critical systems that support aerospace activities. The latter will include realistic simulations of space-related events that directly influence decision-making and, consequently, the course of a conflict.
Participating in the 2024 Exercise are Brazil, Argentina, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, France, Germany, Italy, Paraguay, Peru, Portugal, South Africa, Sweden, Uruguay, and the United States.
Countries: Brazil, Canada, Chile, United States, France, Peru and Uruguay will participate with military personnel and planes; Germany, Bolivia, India, Portugal, Sweden and Venezuela, with military personnel.
Countries: Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, United States, Uruguay and Venezuela.
Aircraft: Brazil (F-5EM/FM, F-2000 Mirage, R/A-1 Falcão, A-29 Super Tucano, K/C-130H Hércules, E-99, SC-105 Amazonas, H-1H Iroquois, H-60 BlackHawk, H-34 Super Puma e AH-2 Sabre). Other countries: (fighter aircraft F-16 Fighting Falcon e A-37 Dragonfly).
Places: Natal Air Base (RN) and Recife Air Base (PE).
Countries: Brazil, Argentina, Canada, Chile, Ecuador, United States, France, Great Britain, Peru, Sewden, Uruguay and Venezuela
Observer: Portugal.
Places: Natal Air Base (RN).
Countries: Brazil, Chile, France and United States.
Observers: Bolivia, Ecuador, Canada, England, Colombia and Paraguay.
Aircraft: Brazil (F-5, Mirage 2000, A-1, A-29, E-99, C-105, C-130, C-95, H1-H, H-60, H-34, KC-137, UH-14); Chile (F-16, KC-135); France (Mirage 2000, Rafale); United States (F-16, KC-135); and Uruguay (A-37 Dragonfly, IA-58 Pucara).
Places: Natal Air Base (RN), Fortaleza Air Base (CE), Recife Air Base (PE), Campina Grande (PB) e Mossoró (RN).
Countries: Brazil, Chile, France, Uruguay and Venezuela.
Observers: Bolivia, Canada, Colombia, Ecuador, Great Britain, Peru and Paraguay.
Aircraft: Brazil (F-5, Mirage 2000, A-1, A-29, RA-1, E-99, SC-95, C-130, C-105, C-95, KC-130, KC-137, H-1H, H-50, H-34, H-60, VU-35); Chile (F-5 III, KB-707); France (Mirage 2000); Uruguay (A-37 Dragonfly, IA-58 Pucara); and Venezuela (F-16).
Places: Natal Air Base (RN), Fortaleza Air Base (CE), Recife Air Base (PE), Campina Grande (PB) e Mossoró (RN).
Countries: Brazil, Argentina, France, Chile, Peru, Uruguay and Venezuela.
Observers: Bolivia, Colombia and Paraguay.
Aircraft: Brazil (Mirage III, F-5, A-1, AT-26, A-29, AT-27, R-99, SC-95, H-34, H-50, H-1H, KC-137, KC-130); Argentina (IA-58 Pucará, A-4AR Fightinghawk); Chile (A-37B Dragonfly); France (Mirage 2000, E-3F Sentry); Venezuela (KC-707, VF-5A, Mirage 50, F-16); and Uruguay (IA-58 Pucara, A-37B Dragonfly).
Places: Campo Grande Air Base (MS), Anápolis Air Base (GO), Uberlândia (MG), Brasília Air Base (DF) e Jataí (GO).
Countries: Brazil, Argentina, France and Venezuela.
Observers: Peru, Uruguay and South Africa.
Aircraft: Brazil (F-5, F-103, A-1, AT-27, RA-1, R-99, R-35, C-95, SC-95, KC-130, KC-137, H-34, H-50, H-1H); Argentina (Mirage 2000, E-3F, KC-135); and Venezuela (F-16, Mirage 50, Super Puma, B-707).
Places: Natal Air Base (RN), Lajes (SC), Fortaleza Air Base (CE), Recife Air Base (PE), Campina Grande (PB) e Mossoró (RN).
Countries: Brazil, Argentina, France and Chile.
Aircraft: Brazil (F-5, F-103, A-1, AT-27, RA-1, R-99, C-115, C-95, KC-137, KC-130, P-95, UH-1H, CH-34, UH-50); France (Mirage 2000, E-3, KC-135); Argentina (M-V, KC-130); and Chile (Mirage 50 Pantera).
Places: Florianópolis Air Base (SC), Lajes (SC), Chapecó (SC), Canoas Air Base (RS), Santa Maria Air Base (RS), Pelotas (RS), Caxias do Sul (RS) and Passo Fundo (RS).
