Recently, the US SAAB’s Gripen E Fighter hinders the sale of Colombia, the total electric F414-GE-39E engine, a critical part of the plane.
Initially reported by defense analysts, and later, Washington’s strategic control, which was later affected by Washington’s military technology and regional defense policy.
For veto alternatives, concerns about similar restrictions affecting the impact of alternatives and bulletins for the alternatives of Colombia, concerns about similar restrictions as part of the air force modernization efforts.
Colombia, about 3 billion euros ($ 3.2 billion), a contract for replacing the aged fighter jets of KFIR Fighter aircraft, Sweden plane, developed technology, efficiency and large areas of fuel to patrol.
Saab also offered a partnership to develop the local industry, made the sensitivity into an attractive choice. However, the engine exports has effectively stopped these plans in the engine, and forced Colombia’s choices.
This movement adapts the US extensive US-foreign policy policy to dominate global weapons. It is also aimed at restricting the spread of sensitive military technology.
Washington also promotes American alternatives such as the Lockheed Martin’s F-16 block, which offers the proven opportunities, but also adds higher operating expenses and dependence on US overhaul and sections.
Effects of US Veto on Defense Procurement
The decision has a wider impact for Latin America’s defense view. Wanting to replace the aged Mirage 2000 and MiG-29, Peru, now looking at the uncertainty about the acquisition of the capacity of Gripen E.
The United States can focus on other options for other options such as France’s Dassault Rafale or China’s J-10C. Rafale, when offering high performance without the US-made components, the cost is significantly high. Meanwhile, it can give preference to Chinese aircraft to tense Perun’s relations with Washington.
Veto is also tense Colombia The United States has been built in decades through initiatives such as military relations, Colombian plan. Some analysts assume that Bogota continues to restrict US, as China is directed to non-west suppliers.
This development emphasizes Washington’s goal in the formation of defense procurement throughout Latin America. The military modernization efforts also increase the questions about regional autonomy.
