French authorities informed the Brazilian Ministry of Defence (MoD) on 31 July that France has agreed to sell Brazil the French Navy's Siroco (L 9012) Foudre-class landing platform dock (LPD), a source told IHS Jane's. The offer was made via the French Embassy in Brasilia and a Brazilian delegation is soon expected in Paris to discuss the potential acquisition, the source added, indicating Brazil maintains interest in procuring the ship. Portugal's recent decision not to acquire the amphibious assault vessel from France could have paved the way for Siroco's potential transfer to Brazil.
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