Brazil Considering Buying US F-16 Jets In Addition To Swedish Gripens

Janes (a noted resource for defense news and analysis) reported that an unnamed high-ranking Brazilian officer has disclosed that Brazil is negotiating to purchase 24 F-16 Fighting Falcons. Only Chile and (oddly enough) Venezuela operate F-16s in South America (although Argentina has just concluded a deal to purchase 24 retired Danish F-16s). While the US Air Force may no longer be purchasing the F-16, the list of export customers continues to grow.