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Brazil Launches First Supersonic Fighter Jet, Gripen E

3/26/2026

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On March 25, 2026, Brazil unveiled its first domestically produced supersonic fighter jet, the Gripen E.
The ceremony in Gavião Peixoto was attended by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and other officials.
Brazil has ordered 36 Gripen jets from Saab, with 15 to be manufactured locally by Embraer.
The 2014 deal faced corruption allegations, but investigations cleared Saab and dismissed charges against Lula.

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On March 25, 2026, Brazil unveiled its first domestically produced supersonic fighter jet, the Gripen E.
The ceremony in Gavião Peixoto was attended by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and other officials.
Brazil has ordered 36 Gripen jets from Saab, with 15 to be manufactured locally by Embraer.
The 2014 deal faced corruption allegations, but investigations cleared Saab and dismissed charges against Lula.