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Brazil could launch tender offer for military aircraft

Brasilia, Brazil - Decision that should have been taken years ago

Despite government cuts in defense expenditure, and the postponement of a final decision regarding the need to renew the military fleet, a decision that former president Lula should have taken before the end of his tenure (2010), defense minister Celso Amorim officially declared that Brazil has an "Urgent" need for new fighter jets. According to the initial plan, the country should purchase 36 new...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1134375
Rome, Italy, 09/30/2011 14:49
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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