Brazil has been
presented a tender for 36 Swedish Gripen jet fighters, Swedish defence group
Saab said Monday, dpa reported.
The offer comprises the next generation (NG) of the Saab Gripen, a multi-role
fighter, and includes an "industrial cooperation package" with
Brazilian participation in developing and producing the plane, the company
said.
Last year the Brazilian Air Force listed the Swedish-made jet fighter as a
candidate to consider when it modernizes its fleet.
Likely rivals include the French-made Dassault Rafale and the F-18 Super Hornet
made by US manufacturer Boeing.
In addition to Sweden, Jas Gripen jets have been bought or leased by South Africa, the Czech Republic and Hungary.
Thailand has ordered six planes and Gripen International presented an offer to
India for 126 jet fighters in April 2008.
Norway in December rejected the Swedish-made fighter, opting for the US F-35
Joint Strike Fighter (JSF).