The deal is well under way and deliveries will commence this year. No substance in deal cancellation news at all.
News appeared in January 2010....
ISLAMABAD/RIO De JANEIRO: The supply of 100 automatic Anti Radiant missiles (MAR-1) to Pakistan from Brazil would be started this year.
Defense sources informed Online that Government of Brazil on December 03, 2008 gave approval for the sale of 100 missiles to Pakistan, which can be used in air-to-surface attacks on radar tracking installations. After formal agreement, the supply of such missiles would be started to Pakistan from Brazil this year and would be completed in 2 or 3 years, sources said, adding that, the medium-range missiles is being made by Brazilian firm Mectron.
Sources went on to say that not only missiles would be given to Pakistan but also Brazilian authorities would impart training and other facilities to Pakistani authorities in this respect.
MAR-I having 25 to 30 kilometer range is anti-radiant missile and can be used in air to surface attack on radar tracking installations of enemy.
The Pakistans defense authorities were of the view that the defense capability of Pakistan would be increased after taking 100 missiles from Brazil.
Pakistan would also enter in ranks of those countries having names in defense technology because Brazilian firm would also impart training facility to countrys respective authorities in order to give missile technology to Pakistan, they said.
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