Source: Defense NewsColombia has added its name to the list of South American countries in talks with Embraer about becoming a partner in the KC-390 tactical airlifter program.
The Colombian Minister of Defence signed a declaration of intent with his Brazilian counterpart Sept. 1 that could lead to participation in the project.
If the deal comes off the, Colombian Air Force (FAC) intends to purchase a fleet of 12 KC-390s.
In a statement, Embraer said Colombia's participation in the scheme could result in the setting up of a factory for machined parts in the country.
Air Marshal Flavio Ulloa, the FAC chief of logistical operations, said that by "being part of the program, we are taking big steps to significantly speed up the development of the country's.....MORE
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