RIO DE JANEIRO, Sept. 9 (Xinhua) -- The U.S. administration has agreed to transfer the F-18 Super Hornet fighter jets' technology to Brazil if the Brazilian government chooses to purchase U.S. jets.

    The U.S. embassy in Brazil made the announcement on Wednesday, two days after the Brazilian government said it is in negotiations with France for the purchase of 36 fighter jets to renovate the Brazilian fleet. The main argument for choosing the French planes was the French government agrees to transfer the jet's technology.

    According to the U.S. embassy, the U.S. government thinks that Brazil has not yet finished its talks with France, and that the U.S. proposal is competitive, so the Brazilian government might change its mind. Washington also agrees to let some of the jets be built in Brazil if its jets are chosen.

    The U.S. F-18 Super Hornet fighter jet is now competing with French Rafale jet and Sweden's Gripen jet. According to the Brazilian government, the negotiations with France are very advanced, but it may still change its mind.

    The jets may cost four billion U.S. dollars.

    The Brazilian Senate's Foreign Relations Committee will meet on next Wednesday to discuss the French proposal. Defense Minister Nelson Jobim will take part in the meeting.