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Brazil Builds Its First Gripen E Fighter Jet at Home
Brazil has assembled its first Gripen E fighter jet in São Paulo, marking a shift from a 2014 arms deal as a buyer to developing local production capabilities. The event highlights the transition from purchasing defense equipment to building it domestically.
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