Tag: Gripen

• Thursday, October 17th 2013 - 20:12 UTC

  Russia making inroads as defence and technology supplier to Brazil

  

  Brazil is pushing ahead with a planned one billion dollars purchase of anti-aircraft missile batteries from Russia in a deal that will cement a strategic defence partnership between the two BRICS nations, the Brazilian Defence Ministry said.

• Monday, July 9th 2012 - 05:51 UTC

  Brazilian Air Force delays for another six months bidding for huge contract

  

  Brazilian Air Force has asked bidders to renew their offers on a contract to provide 36 next-generation fighter jets, extending for six months a race between US, French and Swedish contestants.

• Tuesday, February 22nd 2011 - 00:10 UTC

  US offering Brazil “significant technology transfer” in jet fighters operation

  

  Brazil would receive a “significant technology transfer” if it buys US-made fighter jets, a US Defence Department official said, seeking to ease concerns before Brazil selects a winning bidder.