Post Tagged with: "Brazilian Air Force"
No Timetable Set For Brazil To Buy Fighter Jets -Official
Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff hasn’t set any specific timetable to decide on the acquisition of fighter aircraft, a spokeswoman for the president told Dow Jones on Thursday. “Due to the fact that President Rousseff assumed the office only recently, she still needs time to evaluate the question, but so far there is no timetable for [...]
Brazilian Minister Views first P-3 Orion Modernised by Airbus Military
The first P-3 Orion aircraft modified by Airbus Military for the Brazilian Air Force was inspected today by Brazilian Minister of Defence, Nelson Jobim, during his official visit to Spain. The aircraft is the first of a fleet of nine which will undergo a complete systems modernization programme, including the installation of Airbus Military´s Fully [...]
Brazil says Project F-X2 Will Resume in November
BRASILIA: Defense Minister Nelson Jobim predicted that the process of choosing a vendor for the new fighter of the Brazilian Air Force (F-X2 program) will be resumed in November, after the conclusion of the presidential elections. According to Jobim, the President expressed his interest in discussing the case with his successor. This information was given [...]
US offensive in bid to sell F-18 jets to Brazil
Rio De Janeiro: The arrival of a giant US aircraft carrier here Friday with F/A-18 jet fighters aboard is a step in Washington’s offensive to win a multi-billion-dollar contract to supply Brazil’s air force with modern jet fighters. US Rear Admiral Ted Branch told reporters that the visit of the USS Carl Vinson is aimed [...]
Saab Delivers the Perfect Match to Brazil
Saab has today submitted an update on the proposal offering 36 Gripen Next Generation (NG) to the Brazilian Air Force. The offer consists of a cost-effective solution, a comprehensive Technology Transfer and a unique competitive partnership between Brazil and Sweden. The updated proposal fulfills all the requirements stated by Brazil to develop, manufacture, operate, maintain [...]


