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Inquiry Into The X-2 Competition

Written by thomas · Filed Under Aeronautics News 

April 12, 2010

thomas

The prosecution in Brasilia decided to open
an inquiry into the multi-billion-dollar X-2
competition to sell Brazil 36 fighter jets to
renew its air force.
The complaint was filed by an Brazilian
individual on the grounds, that the Brazilian
government, because of political reasons,
has decided to choose the Rafale and ruling
out the Gripen and the Super Hornet which
were put forward at lower price.
That, according to the complaint, is against
economic principles.
Brazil’s President, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has
stated his preference for the ultra-sophisticated,
semi-stealth Rafale jet that angered the air force,
which preferred the much cheaper Gripen.
Defence Minister, Nelson Jobim, underscored
technology transfer as the top priority so Brazil
will be able not only to build its own next-
generation fighters but also export them.
He underlined that the decision will take into
consideration the development of the national
industry and the total transfer of technology.
France’s bid was bolstered by the fact that Brazil
has a strategic pact with France that has already
seen it sign a 12-billion-dollar deal in early 2009
to buy 50 helicopters and five submarines from
France.
The Defence Minister’s report on the tender will be
delivered to President Lula on April 14th.
Informed sources in Brasilia said in telephone
interviews, that President Lula had put off any
announcement in regard  to the winner of the bid
until mid-May.
The inquiry could last as long as a year.

Israel Rafalovich

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