SECURITYJun 15 · 08:25 UTCTHE RIO TIMESSamuel Ncube

Colombia Bought a Swedish Fighter Jet With an American Engine

Colombia signed a $3.6bn deal for Sweden's Gripen fighter jet, which includes an American-made engine. This arrangement grants Washington quiet leverage over Colombia's defense decisions.

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