Tag: fighter jets

• Sunday, July 10th 2011 - 05:50 UTC

  Brazil confirms the multibillion fighter jet deal postponed until early 2012

  

  The Brazilian government will not review multibillion-dollar bids for a fighter jet deal until the start of 2012, Defence Minister Nelson Jobim told reporters in France.

• Thursday, May 19th 2011 - 07:16 UTC

  Brazil’s purchase of 36 fighter jets will be made in 2012 says Rousseff

  

  Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff revealed this week that the purchase of 36 fighter jets for the country's Air Force and involving billions of dollars but which has been postponed for years will be made in 2012.

• Wednesday, April 6th 2011 - 06:17 UTC

  President Rousseff says Brazil needs to spend money on defence

  

  Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff strongly supported the need to spend money on defence at a time when she is making big budget cuts in many areas.