Brazil announces one of the most valuable deals in emerging markets.<br/> <br />It's given Swedish manufacturer Saab a $4.5bn contract to supply 36 fighter jets.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (Portuguese) MINISTER OF DEFENCE, CELSO AMORIM, SAYING:<br/> <br />"The choice, as you know, was the subject of study, careful thought and took into account the performance, effective technology transfer and cost, not just a maintenance deal. The choice was based on the best balance between these three factors."<br/> <br />Many had expected Boeing or Dassault Aviation to win.<br/> <br />But analysts say Boeing's cause was not helped by a recent row between the United States and Brazil over spying allegations.<br/> <br />The US National Security Agency has been accused of intercepting messages from President Dilma Rousseff, her aides and the state oil company, Petrobras.
