Lula slams US request for information on Brazil fighter jet deal
WEB1 day ago · Brazilian prosecutors in 2016 formally accused Lula of using his influence to help Saab win the tender for the 36 fighter jets worth $5.4 billion. The case was tossed out by Brazil's Supreme Court ...
US DOJ probes Saab North America over Brazil’s Gripen deal
WEB1 day ago · The programme led to Brazil purchasing 36 Gripen E/F fighter jets to modernise its air force. GlobalData’s “Brazil Defense Market 2024-2029” report highlights that the deal included 28 single-seat and eight two-seater jets and related systems and equipment. The first Brazilian-made Gripen E flew on September 24, 2020.
US requests information from Saab North America on Brazil fighter jet ...
WEB2 days ago · The U.S. Department of Justice has requested information from a subsidiary of Saab over Brazil's purchase of the Swedish firm's Gripen fighter jets in 2014, which was the subject of a Brazilian ...
US investigates Brazil's order for Saab Gripen fighter jets
WEB1 day ago · Saab subpoenaed by US Department of Justice over Brazil’s Gripen fighter deal. Saab North America, a US subsidiary of Swedish aerospace company Saab, has been served with a subpoena from the US Department of Justice (DoJ). The subpoena requests information regarding the Brazilian government’s 2014 …
US Requests Information From Saab North America on Brazil Fighter Jet ...
WEB2 days ago · Reuters. FILE PHOTO: The first Brazilian Saab Gripen E fighter is pictured in Linkoping, Sweden, September 10, 2019. Stefan Jerrevang/TT News Agency via REUTERS/File Photo
Brazil to double air fleet as part of $10.6 billion investment
WEBAug 23, 2023 · SAO PAULO — Brazil plans to invest 52.8 billion reals (U.S. $10.6 billion) for research, development and equipment acquisition efforts for its military, including nearly doubling the size of its...
Brazil orders more Gripen jets, mulls another large buy - Defense News
WEBSANTIAGO, Chile — Brazil is set to order four Saab-Embraer F-39E jets in addition to the 36 already purchased in 2014 under a $4.7 billion contract. The country is also considering ordering...
Embraer and Saab launch joint production line for Gripen fighter jets ...
WEBMay 9, 2023 · Embraer SA and Saab on Tuesday launched a production line for Gripen fighter jets in Brazil, a move seen strengthening their partnership as the South American country mulls potential new orders...
U.S. Department of Justice Seeks Information on Brazil’s 2014 …
WEB1 day ago · The fighter jet procurement, part of Brazil’s FX-2 program, was conducted between 2008 and 2014. Saab won the $5.4 billion contract, defeating competitors Boeing (F-18 Super Hornet) and Dassault Aviation (Rafale). The agreement also included provisions for the future production of Gripen jets in …
Gripen officially joins Brazil’s operational fighter fleet - Defense News
WEBDec 16, 2022 · SANTIAGO, Chile — Brazil is set to officially add the Saab Gripen NG, locally designated as F-39, to the combat fleet of its air force on Dec. 19. The first of five F-39s, delivered from Sweden...