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Brazil to buy fighter jets from France

Brasilia, Brazil - The joint announcement made by the presidents of the two countries

Following recent statements made by Brazilian president, Lula, (see AVIONEWS), yesterday arrived the official confirmation that the south-American country will buy 36 Dassault Rafale fighter jets from France, including the sale of technology to build its own. The announcement has been given in a joint press conference by French president, Nicolas Sarkozy, and Brazilian president, Luiz Ignacio Lula...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1109021
Rome, Italy, 09/08/2009 11:54
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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