Brazil, Lula and Saab
Lula Slams US Request for Information on Brazil Fighter Jet Deal
SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Friday it made "no sense" for the U.S. Department of Justice to request information from Saab over Brazil's purchase of the Swedish firm's Gripen fighter jets in 2014.
Lula Criticizes U.S. Involvement in Brazil-Saab Jet Deal
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva criticized the U.S. Department of Justice for intervening in Brazil's 2014 purchase of Saab's Gripen jets. Saab has agreed to comply with the U.S. request,
Saab subpoenaed by US Department of Justice over Brazil’s Gripen fighter deal
The subpoena requests information regarding the Brazilian government’s 2014 acquisition of 36 Gripen E/F fighter aircraft. In a statement released on October 10, 2024, Saab has stated its intention to fully cooperate with the DoJ and provide the information as requested.
US government subpoenas Saab regarding Brazilian Gripen acquisition
A decade after Saab signed a contract with Brasilia to provide the Brazilian air force with Gripen E/F fighters, the US government is investigating the deal for unspecified reasons.
Lula Criticizes U.S. Inquiry into Saab Fighter Jet Deal
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva criticized the U.S. Department of Justice's request for information on Brazil's 2014 fighter jet purchase from Saab. The deal, which faced scrutiny, was cleared by Brazil's Supreme Court.
US requests information from Saab North America on Brazil fighter jet purchase
The U.S. Department of Justice has requested information from Saab North America , a U.S. subsidiary of the Swedish defence equipment maker, regarding Brazil's acquisition of 36 Gripen fighter jets in 2014,
DoJ Requests Information From Saab North America Regarding Brazil's Acquisition Of Gripen Fighters
Saab North America, Inc., a U.S. subsidiary of Saab, has received a subpoena from the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ). The DoJ has
U.S. Authorities Query Saab About Brazil's 2014 Gripen Fighters Order
The U.S. justice department asked Swedish defense company Saab to provide information regarding an order for fighter jets placed by Brazil's government a decade ago. Saab said Thursday that its U.S. subsidiary,
US DOJ probes Saab North America over Brazil’s Gripen deal
The DOJ's request for information revives scrutiny of Brazil's FX-2 fighter jet procurement, although previous investigations found no wrongdoing.
U.S. Department of Justice requests information from Saab North America, Inc. regarding Brazil's acquisition of Gripen fighters in 2014
Saab North America, Inc., a U.S. subsidiary of Saab, has received a subpoena from the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ). The DoJ has requested information about the Brazilian Government's acquisition of 36 Gripen E/F fighter aircraft for its air force.
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Lula accused of helping Saab win US$ 5.6bn defense contract for the air force
Lula was accused of having used its influence over the subsequent Workers Party government to help Saab win the tender for 36 jets worth around US$5.6 billion. Allegedly Luis Claudio was paid the ...
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Saab strengthens AEW&C bid with Korea Aerospace Industries agreement
Saab’s proposal for South Korea is its GlobalEye aircraft. This MoU between the two companies is the latest update in Saab’s bid for South Korea’s competition for a new airborne early warning and ...
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A plane carrying Brazil President Lula lands safely at Mexico City airport after circling for hours
ZUMPANGO, Mexico -- An airplane carrying Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva back to Brasilia landed safely on Tuesday at Mexico City’s Felipe Angeles airport after circling for hours ...
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Brazil's Lula Says Will Ban Sports Bets if 'Addiction' Not Regulated
Brazil's Lula Says Will Ban Sports Bets if 'Addiction' Not Regulated BRASILIA (Reuters) - Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, whose government is trying to stop a sports bets craze ...
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Approval of Brazil's Lula slips ahead of mid-term local elections
BRASILIA (Reuters) - Approval of Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in September went down when compared to a survey conducted two months earlier, pollster Quaest said on Wednesday ...