Brazil and Russia to build jet fighter and satellite launch vehicles

[Judi Lynn]

Source: Associated Press

Brazil and Russia to build jet fighter and satellite launch vehicles
The Associated Press
Published: April 15, 2008

BRASILIA, Brazil: Brazilian and Russian officials say the two countries have signed an agreement to jointly develop jet fighters and satellite launch vehicles.

Brazil's Strategic Affairs Minister Roberto Mangabeira Unger says the agreement will lead to the development of a fifth-generation jet fighter. That's the most modern sort now flying.

Tuesday's agreement includes the construction of rockets capable of hurling several kinds of satellites into space.



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[Acadia Blue]

1. While we are not funding NASA because of Iraq and Bushco

using all our national treasure to enrich his war profiteer buddies.

[tom_paine]

2. Good for Brazil and Russia.