Armed forces

Brazil defense minister denies deal on French jet

Reuters, 05.02.2010

BRASILIA, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Brazil's Defense Minister Nelson Jobim denied on Thursday that the country had reached an agreement to buy Rafale jets from France's Dassault (AVMD.PA).

Jobim, who spoke at an event in the capital Brasilia, said the government was still undecided.

A local newspaper had earlier reported Brazil had agreed on a price to buy 36 Rafale jets.