Fri, Jan 21, 2011
The Project Is Part Of The Brazilian Air Forces' Objective To
Establish Independent UAS Capabilities
Elbit Systems' Brazilian subsidiary, Aeroeletronica, has been
awarded a contract to supply Hermes 450 Unmanned Aircraft Systems
(UAS) to the Brazilian Air Force. The contract is not in an amount
that is material to Elbit Systems.
Hermes 450 UAV
This project is a part of the Brazilian Air Forces' objective to
establish independent UAS capabilities, allowing for self-reliant
operation and development of UAS in Brazil. Located in Porto Alegre
in southern Brazil, AEL performs a variety of projects for the
Brazilian Air Force, as well as other branches of the Brazilian
Armed Forces.
Hermes 450 is an experienced and mature UAS that has, to date,
accumulated over 200,000 operational flight hours in various arenas
worldwide. Its capabilities are suitable both for homeland security
and anti-terror missions, and it can be equipped with a variety of
advanced sensors, according to customers' requirements. As part of
the development of the Brazilian Air Forces' future UAS, AEL will
utilize technological capabilities of its parent company, Elbit
Systems, and will also work with local Brazilian industries.
Hermes 450 Control Station
"We are extremely proud of the Brazilian Air Force's selection
of Elbit Systems UAS, a decision that marks yet another significant
milestone in AEL's long-time collaboration with the Air Force,"
said Joseph Ackerman, President and CEO of Elbit Systems in a news
release Tuesday. The Brazilian Air Force is considered a global
leader, and the selection attests to the quality and maturity of
our UAS, currently operational with more than 20 customers
worldwide."
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