Embraer to partner with Saab on fighter jets for Brazil air force

Brazilian aircraft maker Embraer will partner with Sweden's Saab in the development and manufacture of 36 Gripen NG fighter jets for Brazil's air force, the two companies said in a press release Friday.

Embraer and Saab, which was awarded a $4.5 billion fighter-jet contract from Brazil late last year, signed a memorandum of understanding to partner in joint program management for the Brazilian air force's so-called F-X2 Project.

"Under this agreement, Embraer will perform a leading role in the overall program performance as well as undertake an extensive share of work in the production and delivery of both the single- and two-seat versions of (Saab's) state-of-the-art Gripen NG aircraft for the Brazilian air force," the press release said.

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