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Pedro Pligher

Pedro Pligher

Pedro Pligher is a Latin America correspondent for Defense News. He has reported on politics, economics and the Brazilian small arms industry.

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Argentina inks deal to buy 24 F-16 jets from Denmark

The contract, which is worth $320 million, also includes reconnaissance pods and training armaments, such as AIM-9X and AIM-120 missiles.

13 months ago

Australia’s DefendTex in talks to buy Brazil’s missile-maker Avibras

Despite a reported debt, Avibras is still actively competing for contracts on the international stage.

13 months ago

Brazil to double air fleet as part of $10.6 billion investment

For the Brazilian Air Force, the plan involves the production and acquisition of 34 F-39 Gripen fighters.

Brazil and Saudi Arabia eye joint ventures, technology transfers

Under one agreement with Taurus, a new weapons factory could be built in Saudi Arabia following a study on the matter.

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