

DCNS naval group did a good job under the contract Prosub (sale of submarines) that works well. "It was not a foregone conclusion", says one in "La Tribune". In addition, Brazil is very satisfied with its cooperation with France in the naval field. Brasilia guard preference geopolitical Paris, solidarity between playing middle powers fully. The visit to Paris two days of Dilma Rousseff has been very positive, and contact with François Hollande went well. In addition to its technological lead over its rivals, the Rafale is again supported by an enabling environment between France and Brazil. As for the F/A-18 Hornet (Boeing), another rival for the Rafale, it benefits from euro / dollar rate to be competitive with the French aircraft. "While the budget goes to maintenance," one hears in Brazil. We have many things to learn cooperation with Dassault Aviation." But compared to the Gripen, a single engine, the latest version does not exist but delusional advance costs per flight hour (4,500 euros), Brazilians believe that the maintenance cost of the Rafale remains high. "This is the most technologically advanced aircraft, this is the best, says one. However, where there are many supporters of the Rafale. But "the French offer must be better explained or otherwise improved," says one to the "Tribune." What's wrong with the French proposal? Maintenance costs and the cost per flight hour of jet lights are considered too high criticism in Brazil, especially in the Air Force. That does not mean it is not out of the game Far from it. But the orange lights are for the Rafale.
