I have confirmed with Dassault that France and Brazil have signed a joint communique agreeing to negotiate terms to export 36 Dassault Rafale F3s to Brasilia and 12 Embraer KC-390 tanker-transports to Paris. A direct link to the joint communique appears to be on the web site for Brazil's
Ministry of Defense, but for the moment I can't seem to gain access to it. In the meantime, here are my top questions about this profound new strategic partnership between two governments and two very skilled aerospace companies:
- Will Dassault agree to open a final assembly line for the Rafale F3 in Brazil?
- Will Embraer invite Dassault to join the supply chain for the KC-390?
- Does this potential deal pave the way for Embraer and Dassault to collaborate on next-generation projects, such as a fifth-generation fighter and a 737/A320 replacement?
- How will Brazil's decision to select the Rafale play in India, which is considering all of the same bidders for the far more lucrative MMRCA project?
- Is Switzerland now Saab's best (only?) chance to win an export contract for the JAS 39 Gripen?
I have confirmed with Dassault that France and Brazil have signed a joint communique agreeing to negotiate terms to export 36 Dassault Rafale F3s to Brasilia and 12 Embraer KC-390 tanker-transports to Paris. A direct link to the joint communique appears to be on the web site for Brazil's Ministry of Defense, but for the moment I can't seem to gain access to it. In the meantime, here are my top questions about this profound new strategic partnership between two governments and two very skilled aerospace companies: 
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