Source : Voice of Russia
Brazil is interested in acquiring Igla-S air defense missile systems and Pantsir-S1 surface-to-air missile and anti-aircraft artillery weapon systems from Russia.
"Indeed, they have demonstrated their interest in buying Pantsir- S1 systems. Negotiations are under way," a Russian delegation source told Interfax ahead of Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev's visit to Brazil.
During his February 20-21 visit to Brazil, the Russian premier will hold talks with President Dilma Rousseff and Vice President Michel Temer, as well as will attend the sixth session of the high-level commission on cooperation.
Brazil has already shown its interest in acquiring Russian-made Igla-S portable air defense missile systems, the source said.
The two countries earlier signed a bilateral protocol that allows Brazil to manufacture these systems under license.
"Even if we sign an agreement, we will need time to deliver equipment, assemble and install it, and put control mechanisms into operation. That is why they have also displayed their readiness to buy Igla systems," the source said.
The source, however, denied any plans to sign documents regulating military-technological cooperation during Medvedev's visit to Brazil.
"A large set of documents was signed when Rousseff came to Moscow in December. It will be a traditional regular meeting. The Federal Service for Military-Technological Cooperation has not been given any additional tasks ahead of it," he said.
Brazilian media reported earlier that the country's Defense Ministry had announced plans to acquire Pantsir-S1 and Igla-S systems produced by the Russian company High Precision Weapons.
Voice of Russia, Interfax
