Originally Posted by Finnpog
and I bet the Tech Transfer was an important point
THE important point, apparently.
BBC NEWS | Americas | Brazil and France in jets talks
Ahead of Mr Sarkozy's visit, Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva signalled that France's Rafale jet, built by Dassault, was favourite. The Rafale had an "exceptional comparative advantage" because of France's guarantee to share all military technology with Brazil as part of the deal, he told the AFP news agency.
Talks with France over the deal were at a "very advanced stage", he told other media outlets.
And with France dedicated to help Brazil build their first SSN, there is a significant amount of Franco-Brazilian defense industrialco-operation.
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As Brazil wants at least 1 and possibly 2 new carriers to replace Sao Paulo (ex-Foch), I would expect a joint Franco-Brazilian version of PA2 or an enlarged conventional CdG for both nations.
On the Key publishing aviation forum (naval aviation sub-section), a resident of Brazil posted:
Originally Posted by
Noite Escura
Rumors around here talk about an offer from the French of a CDG type with conventional propulsion. Not unlikely as they have shown interest in getting another carrier themselves.
Which is another reason Rafale is favored for Brazil's new fighter program.
Their A-4 Skyhawks (currently scheduled to receive the same avionics upgrade as Brazil's F-5s... with Grifo Radar and Derby missiles) will staff Sao Paulo until the new carrier commissions.