Leasing Gripen C/D fighters still on the table for Brazilian Air Force

A spokesperson for the Brazilian Air Force told Jane’s that his service has not given up the chance to lease Gripen C/D fighters from Sweden while waiting for new Gripen E fighters to be delivered.

Saab 39 Gripen NG Demo, Sweden - Air Force AN1752819
By Mike Freer – Touchdown-aviation [GFDL 1.2 or GFDL 1.2], via Wikimedia Commons

Earlier this year, the FAB canceled the lease for 12 Gripens due to budget concerns.

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