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Arizona Daily Star (Tucson)
October 3, 2008 Brazil
SAO PAULO — The U.S. Embassy said Thursday that it is encouraging Brazil to buy Boeing-built F-18 Super Hornet fighter jets — one of three models selected by Latin America's largest nation as finalists for a fleet revamp.
The embassy declined comment on whether a deal would include technology transfer — a key demand by Brazil's government as it upgrades its armed forces.
But its statement said the "U.S. regards Brazil as a key strategic partner and supports Brazil's program to modernize its armed forces."
Boeing Co. said selection of the F-18 for the jet fighter short list "reinforces the Super Hornet's ability to meet the operational requirements of the Brazilian Air Force and the forward-leaning stance of the U.S. government regarding transparency and technology release."
Brazil is expected to make a final decision late next year, the company said.
Brazil will buy 36 new planes to replace its current Dassault-made Mirage fighters, with the first deliveries set for 2014.
October 3, 2008 Brazil
SAO PAULO — The U.S. Embassy said Thursday that it is encouraging Brazil to buy Boeing-built F-18 Super Hornet fighter jets — one of three models selected by Latin America's largest nation as finalists for a fleet revamp.
The embassy declined comment on whether a deal would include technology transfer — a key demand by Brazil's government as it upgrades its armed forces.
But its statement said the "U.S. regards Brazil as a key strategic partner and supports Brazil's program to modernize its armed forces."
Boeing Co. said selection of the F-18 for the jet fighter short list "reinforces the Super Hornet's ability to meet the operational requirements of the Brazilian Air Force and the forward-leaning stance of the U.S. government regarding transparency and technology release."
Brazil is expected to make a final decision late next year, the company said.
Brazil will buy 36 new planes to replace its current Dassault-made Mirage fighters, with the first deliveries set for 2014.