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- Brazil and Sweden agreed extra Gripen fighters will be built in Brazil, extending the local production partnership.
- Swedish Defence Minister Pal Jonson and Brazilian Defence Minister Jose Mucio announced Brazil will purchase up to 20 additional Gripen jets.
- Brazil already operates 36 Gripen E/F aircraft from a 2014 $4.5 billion Saab contract.
- Both governments pledged a joint centre in Brazil to develop systems and support the Gripen fleet’s upkeep and upgrades.
