The Defense and the security
company recently Saab signed contract with Brazilian Federal Government covering
development and the production of the 36 fighter aircraft for Brazilian Air
Force, total order approximately to SEK39.3 billion.
Both COMAER and Saab signed Industrial
Co—operation contract that will deliver the substantial technology transfer
from Saab to the Brazilian industry.
Last December of 2013 Brazil
selected Gripen to be its next—generation aircraft, through F-X2 evaluation program.
All parties negotiated to finalize the said contract. Today is the announcement
of the successful conclusion of the said process. Both parties signed contract
for the said development and the production of the 36 Gripen fighter aircraft
including the related equipment and systems.
The said program comprises a 28
single—seat and a eight two—seat Gripen. The overall order value was SEK39.3
billion.
The said contract with Brazil also
strengthens its ties between the Saab and the Brazilian industry. The Embraer
will have leading role as strategic partner in F-X2 program. As part of technology
transfer plan, the Brazilian industry have an significant role in the said development
and be responsible on the production of two—seat Gripen.
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