Lula Attends the Unveiling Ceremony of Brazil's Indigenous "Eagle Lion" Fighter Jet
Reference News Network reported on March 28 According to the Associated Press on March 25, on the 25th, Brazilian President Lula visited an airport in Gavião Peixoto, São Paulo state, to attend the unveiling ceremony of the first F-39E "Gripen" fighter jet assembled in Brazil.
The unveiling of this supersonic fighter jet marks a milestone for Brazil's aerospace and defense industry. Lula emphasized that the local production of the fighter jet indicates that Brazil is taking a very important step towards defense autonomy.
The F-39E "Gripen" fighter jet was developed in collaboration between Sweden's Saab Group and Brazil's Embraer. This project places Brazil among the few countries capable of researching and manufacturing highly complex fighter jets. (Translated by Hong Muxuan)
Brazilian President Lula attended the unveiling ceremony of the first domestically assembled F-39E Gripen fighter jet at Gavião Peixoto, São Paulo State, on March 25, 2023. This event marks a significant milestone for Brazil's aerospace and defense industry, showcasing the country's progress towards defense autonomy. The F-39E Gripen was developed in collaboration with Sweden's Saab Group.
- Brazil unveiled its first domestically assembled F-39E Gripen fighter jet.
- The event was attended by President Lula.
- The fighter jet represents a significant milestone for Brazil's aerospace and defense industry.
- The F-39E Gripen is developed in collaboration with Sweden's Saab Group.
- This project positions Brazil among a select group of nations capable of developing and manufacturing complex fighter aircraft.