Thursday, February 16, 2012

Decision on combat jet purchase may come soon: Brazil

Decision on combat jet purchase may come soon: Brazil: Brasilia (AFP) Feb 15, 2012



Defense Minister Celso Amorim said Wednesday that Brazil may make a decision on awarding a multi-billion-dollar contract for 36 fighter jets in the first half of this year.

The Rafale, made by French firm Dassault, is competing against US aviation giant Boeing's F/A-18 Super Hornet and Swedish manufacturer Saab's Gripen jet for the contract valued at between $4 and $7 billion.

"The decis

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