Brazil is analyzing the option of expanding an order for Swedish manufacturer Saab's Gripen fighter jets, though the number of additional aircraft which could be bought has yet to be determined, Defense Minister Jose Mucio told Reuters Tuesday.
Brazilian Air Force's F-39 Gripen fighter flies during a ceremony to mark the beginning of operational activities of the F-39 Gripen fighters, at Anapolis Air Force Base in Anapolis, Goias state, Brazil December 19, 2022. REUTERS/Ueslei Marcelino
Gripen fighter jets, though the number of additional aircraft which could be bought has yet to be determined, Defense Minister Jose Mucio told Reuters Tuesday. "Just this week we spoke with the ambassador of Sweden about this and it is a conversation that is just beginning," he added. A source with knowledge of the situation said the initial order could be expanded to 40 aircraft. The negotiations would involve forgoing some equipment and ammunition in exchange for "credit" toward the purchase of the four additional jets.
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